Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Cryptography (Teaching & Research)

Job reference: SAE-027427
Salary: £46,485-£69,757 per annum depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Permanent
Division/Team: Department of Computer Science
Hours Per Week: Full Time (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 28/02/2025
Contract Duration: Permanent
School/Directorate: School of Engineering

The University of Manchester is making several strategic investments in Computer Science. 

We offer a Lectureship or Senior Lectureship in Cryptography at the Department of Computer Science. The appointment will further strengthen the research profile of the Systems and Software Security (S3) group at the University of Manchester.

We are looking for an outstanding researcher with a specialisation in cryptography that complements the department’s existing strengths. Ideal candidates will have expertise in quantum cryptography, post-quantum cryptography, cryptographic protocols, zero knowledge, or other emerging areas in theoretical and applied cryptography. A strong publication record in premier venues (e.g., IACR conferences, STOC, FOCS, ACM CCS, IEEE S&P) or journals such as the IACR Journal of Cryptology is expected.

The Department of Computer Science is a leading research institution that values exceptional researchers. You will publish to the highest standards, secure external research funding, pursue real-world impact, and contribute to the PhD training programmes.

The Department of Computer Science values exceptional academics. You will play a key role in maintaining our reputation as an institute of learning by designing and delivering innovative UG/PG topics, both in your area of expertise and across the spectrum of Computer Science. Exceptional academics are encouraged to demonstrate this in their applications.

For international applicants: A Lecturer position corresponds to a US Assistant Professor position with the same expectations, except that in the UK, they are permanent or tenured from the start and subject to probation.  A Senior Lecturer position corresponds to a US Associate Professor position with the same expectations, except that in the UK, they are permanent or tenured from the start and subject to probation.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

The University actively fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community. The Department was awarded an Athena Swan Bronze award in 2017 and strongly encourages applications from all community sections.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Andrew Stewart

Email: andrew.stewart@manchester.ac.uk

or

Name: Lucas Cordeiro

Email:  lucas.cordeiro@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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