The Faculty of Informatics at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Information and Computer Security. The faculty’s focus is always on excellence in both research and teaching; exceptional candidates in all areas of Security are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is available from autumn 2025. The targeted starting date for the position is as early as September 1, 2025
Requirements:
Hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or related fields; Have a strong scientific track record in information security or computer security, such as system security, applied cryptography, and other security-related topics
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Computer Systems Institute (SYS) Assistant Professor in Information and Computer Security (tenure - track) , F aculty of Informatics at USI Universit? della Svizzera italiana The Faculty of Informatics at Universit? della Svizzera italiana (USI) welcomes applications for a tenure - track Assistant Professor in Information and Computer Security. The faculty’s focus is always on excellence in both research and teaching - exceptional candidates in all areas of Security are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is available from autumn 2025. The targeted starting date for the position is as early as September 1, 2025. USI is a young and lively university where students are offered a quality interdisciplinary education in which they can be fully engaged and take center stage, and where our researchers can count on having the space to freely pursue their initiative. Estab lished in 1996, USI is in constant evolution, always taking on new challenges while remaining true to its three guiding principles: quality, openness and responsibility. In its recent ranking of “The Best Small Universities in the World”, the Times Higher Education places USI in the top 10. USI’s Faculty of Informatics is an international, English - speaking, research - focused faculty in Lugano (Switzerland). About 200 researchers from around the world conduct research in eight different macro - areas, with tens of millions of Swiss francs acquire d through competitive funding; since its inception 20 years ago, faculty members have obtained over a dozen ERC grants and various other distinctions. The faculty’s strong commitment to research impacts its educational programs through a unique teaching philosophy where the student is actively and creatively placed at the heart of the learning process. All academic programs of the faculty are entirely ta ught in English. The successful candidate will have access to state - of - the - art research computing facilities, including a local university cluster and the Swiss high - performance computing center (CSCS) in Lugano. Institutional funding for a Ph.D. position is provided, alon g with support for travel and research infrastructure expenses. The Faculty is located in the University’s newly opened East Campus, just minutes from the city center, featuring modern classrooms, gyms, and on - campus childcare facilities. Candidates’ profile The successful candidate must: • Hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or related fields. • Have a strong scientific track record in information security or computer security, such as system security, applied cryptography, and other security - related topics. • Show the ability to build and maintain a research group supported by third - party funding. • Be willing to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in information and computer security (all Faculty teaching is in English). pa gina 2 / 2 Job description The post - holder will be expected to: • T each one 6 - ECTS course in the first year, and subsequently one 6 - ECTS course per semester. • A supervision). General terms Workplace is USI Universit? della Svizzera italiana, located in Lugano, Switzerland. Availability to travel to other parts of Switzerland and abroad (for purposes of collaboration and research) is required. Salary will be defined according to terms and conditions as in the university Statutes . Residence Professors typically reside in Ticino, which is part of the Italian - speaking area of Switzerland. The new professor is expected to provide consistent participation in the academic activities of the university. The Application Application s should contain: • • Curriculum vitae • Publication list and copies of three key publications • Statements on research and teaching • Contact information for three references Applications must be submitted ONLINE by filling out the form accessible through the following link: . You will also need to upload the documents listed above. For more detailed information on the position , please contact Prof. Marc Langheinrich, Dean, Faculty of Informatics, at dean.inf@usi.ch . Applications will be reviewed starting April 21, 2025, and candidates applying by that date will be given priority. However, applications will be considered until the position is filled. USI strives to be an equal opportunity and family friendly employer and is further responsive to the needs of dual career couples. We guarantee that the selection process will give equal opportunities to female and male researchers. As an institution that values diversity, USI particularly encourages applications from women and from all individuals from underrepresented groups. Lugano, 1 3 .03. 2025
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