One or more Professors in Cyber Security

The Department of Electronic Systems at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design invites applications for one or more professors in the field of Cyber Security as per March 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. The positions are permanent.

Who we are
In electronic engineering, Aalborg University is known worldwide for its high academic quality and societal impact. The Department of Electronic Systems is ranked among the top 50 in the world in the Shanghai Ranking (GRAS). The department employs more than 200 people, of whom approximately 90 are PhD students, and around 40% of all employees are international. In total, the department has more than 800 students enrolled in its BSc and MSc programmes, which are based on AAU's problem-based learning model. The department leverages its unique research infrastructure and laboratory facilities to conduct world-leading fundamental and applied research within communication, networks, control systems, AI, sound, cyber security, and robotics. The department plays an active role in transferring inventions and research results into applications in close collaboration with industrial partners worldwide. You can read more about the department here www.es.aau.dk.

The Cyber Security Research Group at Aalborg University (Cyber Security Research Group) is a young and growing research group within the Department of Electronic Systems, focusing on cyber security from various perspectives. Its core research areas are network security, IoT/OT security, applied cryptography, and privacy and security in machine learning. The Cyber Security Research Group consists of 16 members and offers a young, international research environment. The group is responsible for teaching activities in the Master’s programme in Cyber Security, which is taught in English and has more than 100 active Danish and international students. Moreover, the group is strongly engaged in community-building activities, with the AAU Copenhagen campus serving as a hub for weekly CTFs and ethical hacking activities involving dozens of participants.

Your work tasks
You will lead the academic direction of cyber security research and education. The role combines independent academic leadership with close collaboration across the department, within the section, with other research environments, external organisations, and international partners.

Your research and teaching will address one or more areas within applied cryptography, IoT and/or cloud security, security and privacy for big data and machine learning, risk management and threat modelling, mobile security, secure software development, and systems security and privacy. You will initiate and lead research projects, secure and manage external research funding, publish research at an international level, and develop collaborations with industry, public-sector organisations, and universities in Denmark and abroad.

You will teach and supervise students at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, develop courses and teaching materials, and contribute to the planning and coordination of programmes built on problem-based learning. You will also supervise doctoral researchers and early-career colleagues, contribute to relevant committees and academic activities, and take part in developing the department’s research and educational priorities. International collaboration, including participation in networks, conferences, and joint research activities, forms an integral part of the position.

Your competencies
You hold a doctoral degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. You have documented original research contributions at an international level within cyber security and a strong publication record in recognised journals and conferences. You can demonstrate a proven track record of attracting, establishing, and managing externally funded research activities, and you have the academic judgement required to develop a coherent research agenda with clear societal and technological relevance.

You bring substantial experience in university teaching, supervision, course development, examination activities, and the development of educational programmes. Familiarity with problem-based learning is relevant, particularly because the role includes contributing to programmes in which students work collaboratively on complex and practice-oriented challenges. You communicate confidently in English, both orally and in writing, and you are willing to develop Danish language skills over time.

You set a clear academic direction while creating constructive working relationships with students, colleagues, and collaborators. You contribute with sound judgement, curiosity, and an ability to turn research ideas into well-organised projects and partnerships. You support the development of early-career researchers, engage openly across disciplines, and help maintain a respectful and collaborative research culture.

Qualification requirements
Applicants must be able to document a high degree of original academic production at an international level and experience from teaching at different levels. Including tests/exams, course/study programme management as well as contributions to the development of teaching activities and teaching material.

Emphasis is placed on the extent, to which the applicant, has developed the academic discipline from a research and teaching perspective.

Emphasis may moreover be placed on the applicant’s ability to carry out and develop research-based public-sector consultancy. Also, emphasis will be placed on an assessment of the applicant’s ability to perform research and teaching management tasks and possibly fulfil other functions, for example in relation to the university’s external cooperation.

Emphasis will also be placed on the applicant's ability to undertake pedagogical supervision, supervision and academic assessment work.

How to apply  
Your application must include the following:

- Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position 
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
- Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma) 
- List of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of ten publications. 
- Documentation of teaching qualifications. Please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. If this is not enclosed, the applicant must enclose the reasons for this .
- Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations etc. 
- Additional qualifications in relation to the position 
- References/recommendations

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.

Aalborg University has a policy of parallel language use. The successful applicant is expected, with support from the university, to acquire Danish language skills over time and to be able to contribute to teaching in Danish within 2–5 years of employment, including grading and supervising students, at a level corresponding to the teaching undertaken.

Danish language courses will be offered as part of the employment.

Do you have any questions? 
If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

Further information 
Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment  
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Furthermore, your terms of employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities.

You can find information about the salary and salary structure for the position in the Salary Overview for Recruitment - Scientific positions (VIP). Please refer to the introductory section of the page and the section entitled “Professor”.