Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Computer Security (three positions)

• 32 - 40 hours per week
• Faculty of Science
• Required background: PhD
• Duration of the contract: according to position
• Application deadline: 4 January 2021

We are looking for

To further strengthen and complement the expertise in our group, we are looking for outstanding researchers and teachers in the area of computer security. More specifically, we have three faculty openings at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor level (depending on the candidates, different combinations are possible). Possible focus areas for these positions include, but are not limited to, systems security, network security, hardware security, security analysis, usability of security, cryptography, formal methods in security, and privacy-enhancing technologies.

In the Master's programme in Computing Science our group is responsible for the specialisation in cybersecurity, and together with the Data Science group we are setting up a joint specialisation in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI). As we seek to broaden our field of expertise, we especially encourage candidates in computer security disciplines outside the field of cryptography and those with expertise in both computer security and AI to apply. In view of our group's current gender balance, we strongly encourage qualified women to apply. The Faculty of Science, as well as Radboud University as a whole, strongly stimulate diversity and inclusion within education, research and the university organisation.

We ask

As we have multiple positions at different seniority levels available, we have listed the required qualifications each of the three levels separately.

Qualifications for the full/associate professor position:

• You are a leading international expert in computer security with a substantial track record of independent, original research, preferably with real-world impact.
• You inspire and motivate others and are excited by the opportunity to set up a new line of research at the institute.
• You are open-minded and will engage with the existing lines of research within the Digital Security Group and the Institute for Computing and Information Sciences.
• You are a team player, eager to collaborate with other scientists and build bridges between different research areas within and outside the institute.
• You have experience in managing and leading a research group, including the successful supervision of PhD candidates.
• You have been successful in acquiring research funding.
• You have proven qualities as a teacher and supervisor (at both Bachelor's and Master's level).
• Moreover, you have clear ideas on how to teach effectively and you also wish to contribute to broadening and further developing our educational programme.
• You have good communication skills and are able to represent our group.
• It would be a plus if you have teaching or research expertise in fields complementary to the group's existing specialities.

Specific requirements for the full professor position:

• You should have the ability to function as an authoritative and inspiring leader of your chair group.
• You have a broad vision on the strategy and development of your area of expertise and the research institute (iCIS).
• You also have a vision on the development of the curriculum and the organisation of education.

Requirements for the tenure-track assistant professor position:

• You are an enthusiastic scientist (PhD) active in computer security with your own research direction, preferably with real-world impact, evidenced by publications at conferences and in journals that are leading in the field, invitations to scientific conferences, and/or research grants.
• You are an enthusiastic lecturer who will be able to participate in our faculty's educational programmes.
• You have a clear vision on teaching, and have outstanding teaching skills and ample teaching experience.
• You are a team player, eager to collaborate with other scientists and build bridges between different research areas within and outside the Digital Security Group and Radboud University, both nationally and internationally, within and outside academia.
• You have good communication skills.
• You have the ability to successfully apply for external funding.
• It would be a plus if you have teaching or research expertise in fields complementary to the group's existing specialities.

We are

You will be appointed in the Digital Security Group at the Institute for Computing and Information Sciences (iCIS) of the Faculty of Science. The faculty is internationally renowned for the quality of its research. The Digital Security Group is one of the leading groups in computer security in the Netherlands and Europe, with, for example, 4 ERC grants in the last decade and strong involvement in European projects.

Radboud University

We want to get the best out of science, others and ourselves. Why? Because this is what the world around us desperately needs. Leading research and education make an indispensable contribution to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities for all. This is what unites the more than 22,000 students and 5,000 employees at Radboud University. And this requires even more talent, collaboration and lifelong learning. You have a part to play!

We offer

• Employment: 32 - 40 hours per week (0.8 - 1.0 FTE).
• Full professor: you will be employed as an Professor level 2 (salary scale H2, maximum gross monthly salary of € 8,371). Duration of the contract: to be determined by mutual agreement.
• Associate Professor: you will be employed as an Associate Professor level 2 (salary scale 13, maximum gross monthly salary of €6,317) or Associate Professor level 1 (salary scale 14, maximum gross monthly salary of €6,940), depending on your (academic) track record and experience. Duration of the contract: to be determined by mutual agreement.
• Assistant Professor: at the start of your tenure track you will be employed as an Assistant Professor level 2 (salary scale 11, maximum gross monthly salary of €5,127) for a six year period. Upon a positive performance evaluation, you will be appointed as an Assistant Professor level 1 (salary scale 12, maximum gross monthly salary of €5,826) on the basis of a permanent contract. Further information on a tenure track at the Faculty of Science can be found here.
• In addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
• You will be able to use our Dual Career and Family Care Services. Our Dual Career and Family Care Officer can assist you with family-related support, help your partner or spouse prepare for the local labour market, provide customized support in their search for employment  and help your family settle in Nijmegen.
• Have a look at our excellent employment conditions. They include a good work-life balance (among other things because of the excellent leave arrangements), opportunities for development and a great pension scheme.

Would you like more information?

For more information about this vacancy, please contact:
Prof.dr.ir. Joan Daemen, Full Professor
Email : joan@cs.ru.nl

Apply directly

Please address your application to Prof.dr.ir. Joan Daemen, Full Professor and submit it, using the application button, no later than 4 January 2021, 23:59 Amsterdam Time Zone.   

Your application should include the following attachments:

• A letter of motivation with email adresses of three referees.
• Your CV including a list of publications.
• Teaching statement (1-3 pages).
• Research statement (2-4 pages).

We drafted this vacancy to find and hire our new colleague ourselves. Recruitment agencies are kindly requested to refrain from responding.