Job Description

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School of Computer Sci. & Digital Tech.

Location:

Aston University Main Campus

Salary:

41,064 to 56,535 per annum

Grade:

Grade 08 to Grade 09

Contract Type:

Permanent

Basis:

Full Time

Closing Date:

23.59 hours BST on Sunday 14 September 2025

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

Reference:

0545-25

Release Date:

Monday 18 August 2025


The Aston School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies is looking for two lecturers in Cyber Security and/or Software Engineering to help reinforce its research and teaching in these areas. As the successful candidate you will be expected to teach across several areas of the computer science and cyber security curricula. You would be someone with a strong research area in an aspect of Cyber Security or Software Engineering.


Aston University has a very ambitious strategy in digital technologies, which benefits the school directly in both its research and teaching environments, providing exciting opportunities to develop one's research and teaching career.


The school is experiencing a period of growth in terms of research activity and student recruitment in the digital sciences: computer science, cyber security, artificial intelligence and data science. You will have an opportunity to carry out research within our Cyber Security Research Centre (CyberHub) within the school. Collaborations are possible with a number of other research centres and institutes within the University, and candidates are encouraged to look at our website for more information.


You will be expected to have an excellent research track record, commensurate with your career stage, and show signs of innovative and independent thinking. You will be encouraged to actively participate in the development of new and exciting curricula.


For an informal discussion about this position, please contact Dean of School: Professor Damien Foster, d.foster1@aston.ac.uk or Head of Cyber Security Centre: Professor Jose Maria Alcaraz Calero, j.alcarazcalero@aston.ac.uk.

This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role.

Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.

Click here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility.

The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual's lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions.


Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston


We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.


If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk