Professor in Applied Computer Science and Cybersecurity


Company:	Abertay University
Salary:	£70,000 - £100,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dundee, DD1 1HG
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Aug 2026
Closing date:	4 Sept 2026

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Summary

Abertay University is seeking a Professor in Applied Computer Science and Cybersecurity to help shape the next phase of our growth in research, innovation and education.

Abertay has built an international reputation through pioneering education and research in cybersecurity, ethical hacking and applied computing. We are recognised by the NCSC as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (Gold Award) and home to a vibrant community of researchers, educators and innovators.

This is a strategic professorial appointment. We are seeking a recognised academic leader whose research advances the theory, implementation and practical application of cybersecurity through a technical area of computer science. The successful candidate will bring an internationally recognised research profile, a strong track record of securing external investment, and a commitment to developing impactful collaborations across academia, industry and government.

You will join a Faculty with major investments in research and innovation. We lead the Abertay cyberQuarter, a nationally recognised cybersecurity innovation hub that brings together researchers, students, industry and government partners to address real-world cybersecurity challenges. We are also a key partner in CoSTAR, the UK Government's £76.5 million programme supporting innovation in virtual production and performance technologies. The Faculty has also secured substantial UKRI funding supporting innovation at the intersection of games, business and digital technologies.

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