The role
The University of Bristol is seeking to appoint an outstanding Professor of Cyber Security to join the internationally recognised Bristol Cyber Security Group (BCSG) in the School of Computer Science.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an established academic leader to shape the future of cyber security research and education within one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities. We are looking for an internationally recognised scholar whose research aligns with and complements the strengths of the BCSG and who can provide strategic leadership, inspire colleagues and students, and deliver world-leading research with real-world impact.
BCSG is one of the UK's largest and most influential cyber security research communities, bringing together researchers across cyber-physical systems, software security, usable security and privacy, and cybercrime and online harms. The Group has a strong track record of securing major research funding, influencing policy and practice, and delivering impactful interdisciplinary research in collaboration with industry, government and international partners.
What will you be doing?
As Professor of Cyber Security, you will:
Lead and deliver internationally recognised research in an area aligned with the BCSG.
Develop an ambitious research vision and secure significant external funding.
Build and lead high-performing research teams and collaborative partnerships.
Contribute to the strategic direction and growth of cyber security research within the School and University.
Deliver innovative teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Supervise and mentor PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and academic colleagues.
Play a leading role in fostering an inclusive, collaborative and intellectually vibrant academic community.
You should apply if
You can demonstrate:
An international reputation for research excellence in cyber security, in an area aligned with BCSG.
A track record of publication in leading conferences and peer-reviewed journals, or equivalent industrial research leadership.
A sustained record of securing external research funding and leading significant research programmes.
Experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students.
A proven ability to lead, develop and grow a research area, team or community.
A commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and delivering research with academic, societal and industrial impact.
For a full view of the requirements and responsibilities, please refer to the attached candidate brochure.
Why Bristol?
This is an exciting time to join the University of Bristol.
As a member of the Russell Group, Bristol is recognised globally for the quality and impact of its research and education. The University is ranked among the world's leading universities and is committed to ambitious growth in research, innovation and global engagement.
You will join a School of Computer Science that is expanding significantly and forms a key part of the University's new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, a landmark development designed to bring together researchers, students, industry and public sector partners to tackle some of society's biggest challenges. BCSG is a flagship tenant in Temple Quarter, occupying its new bespoke facility in August 2026, complete with CNI lab, dedicated IoT lab and secure data centre.
BCSG offers a uniquely supportive and collaborative environment, with over 80 researchers working across multiple disciplines and a strong portfolio of major research programmes, doctoral training initiatives and industry partnerships. Researchers benefit from extensive connections with government, the National Cyber Security Centre, UKRI, international collaborators and leading organisations across the technology sector.
You'll also be part of a university driving innovation at scale, with access to world-class facilities and opportunities for collaboration across areas including AI, data science, digital futures, engineering, social sciences and policy. Bristol is home to the UK's flagship AI supercomputing infrastructure, helping to position the University at the forefront of digital and technological research.
Located in one of the UK's most vibrant and creative cities, Bristol offers an outstanding quality of life, a thriving technology ecosystem, excellent transport links and a strong culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Additional information
To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:
https://engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/category/engineering-includes-me/
Contract type: Open ended
Work pattern: Full time
Grade: M - Professorial Range 1
Salary: £74,828 - £77,537 per annum
School/Unit: Computer Science
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Thursday 15th October 2026
Shortlisting will take place week commencing the 2nd November 2026
Interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing the 16th or 23rd November 2026
For informal queries please contact:
Mike Fraser,
[email protected]
Inah Omoronyia,
[email protected]
Awais Rashid,
[email protected]
Our strategy and mission
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
