Permanent Whole Time Post University College Cork is an internationally renowned university where excellence in teaching and research is aligned with an inclusive and respectful environment, where all staff and students can flourish and thrive. Founded in 1845, UCC is a comprehensive research-intensive institution comprising four academic Colleges, delivering a rich tradition of collaborative teaching, research and scholarship that has true global impact. UCC has over 26,000 students from over 130 countries and over 3,000 diverse staff from all over the world. UCC is ranked in the top 1.5% of global universities ( ranked 1st in the world for sustainability and the top Irish university for research impact and industry collaboration. UCC has a firm commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as demonstrated by a recent silver Athena Swan award. UCC is located on a beautiful, green urban campus within walking distance of the city centre of Cork. Cork is the vibrant second city of the Republic of Ireland, with one of the world's largest natural harbours and a beautiful Atlantic coastline, offering extensive recreational opportunities in close proximity of the city. Cybersecurity is an area of strategic research importance to the School of Computer Science and Information Technology and a focus area of teaching with a new MSc in Cybersecurity due to start in September 2026. We are now seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science (Cybersecurity) to support the further development and delivery of this new MSc., engage in research that spans cybersecurity, cyber-physical security, data privacy, ethics of AI and IT. The new Lecturer will report to the Head of School of Computer Science and Information Technology. The successful applicant should be an active contributor to international publications, interdisciplinary collaboration, and capacity-building initiatives aligned with the strategic ambitions of UCC Futures, particularly in areas of digital transformation, security, and society. In its most recent strategic plan, UCC has designated Futures strategic research areas such as nasc research - Networks, Systems & Cybersecurity and AI and Data Analytics ( What are we looking for We are looking for a world-class scientist with expertise in cybersecurity and specifically the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. The candidate requires expertise in cybersecurity, a track record of applying AI methods to cybersecurity problems and the ability and desire to: - develop and lead research and teaching activities in Cybersecurity - establish and manage a significant world-class research team supported by competitively won research funding; - supervise research students at Ph D level - publish in leading conferences and journals in the cybersecurity domain. - develop and strengthen links between Computer Science and key industry organisations working in cybersecurity. - take leadership roles in cybersecurity across the University, nationally and internationally - contribute to the overall strategic development of the school - represent the school at internal and external events. The role aligns strongly with UCC Futures, the university's strategic initiative supporting interdisciplinary research across thematic areas of societal importance. Through engagement with research Futures nasc - Networks, Systems & Cybersecurity and AI and Data Analytics, the appointee will have the opportunity to contributes to collaborative, transformative research that informs teaching and drives real-world impact. These research Futures maintain collaborations with national research centres and industry partners, producing high-impact publications and contributing to internationally recognised security conferences. In this environment, the lecturer leads and participates in funded research projects, supervises postgraduate researchers, and advances innovative solutions to emerging cybersecurity challenges. Overall, the position plays a central role in delivering research-informed education, fostering innovation, and strengthening UCC's leadership in the future of secure digital technologies. Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process. Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Professor Dirk Pesch, Head of School, University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives. Appointment may be made on the Senior Lecturer Salary Scale: €84,749 - €120,082 (Scale B) / €81,844 - €114,077 (Scale A). Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy. We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process. Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate. Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal ( Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to, quoting the job-title. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 9th June 2026 No late applications will be accepted. 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