The department of computer science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is looking for an assistant professor in security within the new group on Foundational and Experimental Security -- to create a world-class security research cluster with multiple research pillars. A successful candidate will set up her/his own research line in the broad area of interest to foundational experimental security from risk analysis and security design to secure software engineering, from usable security and privacy to applied cryptography etc. We particularly seek candidates who have experimented with fundamental solutions and tried to show that they can work in practice (with users, in the field, etc.). We emphasize top research in a stimulating and fun environment, and we encourage our researchers to collaborate with groups both within and outside the department, and across disciplines.
Our philosophy is to hire the best person rather than hiring a person in a narrowly defined research area. Candidates should have a strong track record in their research area, as evidenced by, for instance, publications in high-quality venues, real-world impact like open-source/open-access projects, awards/grants, visibility, citations and ability to work in interdisciplinary groups. We especially encourage female applicants. In the case of equal suitability of candidates, preference will be given to a female candidate.
The tenure track position starts at the level of assistant professor in the areas of research, education and management (40%:40%:20%), and contains the following responsibilities:
Your duties
- We seek an energetic and synergetic candidate that is eager to shape and lead their research
- Candidates will be expected, and offered the possibility, to supervise Ph.D. students
- We seek energetic colleagues that contribute to teaching in our bachelor/master programs in the form of 2-3 courses within the candidate’s area of expertise, as well as in the supervision of bachelor/master projects. The candidate will be encouraged to further improving education
- An important part of the position will be acquiring research funding