Open position for Assistant Professor in Information and Computer Security (tenure track)

The Faculty of Informatics 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.

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Applications will be reviewed starting 21 April 2025, and candidates applying by that date will be given priority. However, applications will be considered until the position is filled. 

The targeted starting date for the position is as early as September 1, 2025. 

Inquiries: Prof. Marc Langheinrich, Dean, Faculty of Informatics, at [email protected]. 

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Requirements

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). 

Facilities and Support 

• Access to state-of-the-art research computing facilities, including a local university cluster and the Swiss high-performance computing facility (CSCS) in Lugano. 
• Institutional funding for a Ph.D. position and continuous support for reasonable travel and research infrastructure expenses. 
• The faculty is located in the University’s newly opened East Campus, situated only minutes from the city center, with state-of-the-art classrooms, gyms, and on-campus childcare facilities.  

Job description
The post-holder will be expected to:

• Teach one 6-ECTS course in the first year, and subsequently one 6-ECTS course per semester.
• Actively participate in university activities (faculty board meetings, committees, student supervision). 

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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.