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Lecturer in Cyber Security (AI Security and Secure Software Engineering) at Adelaide University Adelaide University in Australia
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time academic employment. One position is continuing and one is a fixed-term contract for 2.5 years. Salary range is AUD 114,917 to 135,932 per annum plus 17% superannuation.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Australia
University
University of Adelaide
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Adelaide University is recruiting Lecturers in Cyber Security to join a growing research and teaching environment in the School of Computer Science and Information Technology. The opportunity is based in Adelaide, Australia, and includes two academic roles: one continuing full-time position focused on AI Systems Security, and one fixed-term full-time position for 2.5 years focused on Secure Software Engineering.
The post sits at Level B and is designed for candidates who want to combine teaching, mentoring, and research with real-world impact. The team works at the intersection of cyber security, artificial intelligence security, secure coding, fuzzing, vulnerability detection, IoT security, cyber-physical systems, security operations, and incident response. The role also emphasizes collaboration with industry, Defence, and government partners.
Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a PhD in Computer Science with a cyber security focus, a strong publication record, evidence of effective teaching, strong English communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and handle administrative duties. Industry engagement and competitive research grant experience are desirable. Applicants for the continuing role should show research strength in AI security systems, attack surfaces, agents, adversarial systems in AI, or AI in cyber security. Applicants for the fixed-term role should show research strength in secure software engineering and related areas.
Funding and employment: this is a salaried academic appointment, not a scholarship. The salary range is AUD 114,917 to 135,932 per annum plus 17% superannuation. One role is continuing and the other is fixed-term for 2.5 years.
Application window: submit by 11:30pm Monday 18 May 2026. Apply through the university job portal, upload a CV and cover letter, and address the selection criteria in the online form.
Funding details
Full-time academic employment. One position is continuing and one is a fixed-term contract for 2.5 years. Salary range is AUD 114,917 to 135,932 per annum plus 17% superannuation.
What's required
PhD in Computer Science in Cyber Security; strong track record of publications in high-quality scientific journals or other dissemination venues in Cyber Security; demonstrated ability to teach effectively using evidence-based pedagogy and promote student engagement; ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English with students and staff; ability to work in highly collaborative team environments; ability to carry out administrative duties effectively and efficiently; commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Desirable: experience with industry engagement and participation in competitive research grants. For the continuing position, research experience in AI security systems, attack surfaces, agents, adversarial systems in AI, or AI in cyber security is desired. For the fixed-term position, research experience in secure software engineering, secure coding, fuzzing, vulnerability detection, IoT security and cyber-physical systems, security operations, and incident response is desired. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.
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Professors
Professor and Academic Lead (Cybersecurity and Networking)
Australia
Research Interests
Cybersecurity
Internet Of Things
Distributed Sensing
Agent-based Modeling
Consensus Algorithms
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