Brandeis University, Computer Science Department

Position ID:
Brandeis-COSCI-COSIASST [#28808]
Position Title: 
Assistant/Associate Professsor of Computer Science
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Waltham, Massachusetts 02453, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Computer Science / Cybersecurity
Starting Date:
2025/07/01
Appl Deadline:
2024/12/20 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2024/10/09, listed until 2025/04/09)
Position Description:
   

*** the listing date or deadline for this position has passed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Position Description

The Department of Computer Science at Brandeis University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the area of Cyber Security and Privacy beginning Fall 2025. Qualifications required of all applicants include a Ph.D., awarded by Fall 2025, in Computer Science or a related discipline, a strong research record, and a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We seek exceptional candidates in all areas of Cybersecurity and Privacy as well as candidates exploring emerging or interdisciplinary topics that push the boundaries of these fields. Applications for associate professor level will be considered in exceptional cases. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

The Department consists of a diverse group of 18 full-time faculty members and researchers and offers programs leading to B.A./B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science. The Department has research strengths in data systems, distributed systems, machine learning, computational linguistics, computer vision and software design and implementation. In addition, members of the Department collaborate closely with faculty across the university including biology, neuroscience, economics, physics, political science, among others.

Equal Opportunity Statement Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").

Applicants should submit a CV, research statement, and teaching statement, and arrange for at least three reference letters to be submitted to AcademicJobsOnline. Because Brandeis is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of faculty effort, applicants should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter and/or the teaching statement. Qualified applicants should apply at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28808. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 20, 2025. Questions about the position can be directed to Professor Liuba Shrira at [liuba@brandeis.edu].

Additional information about the Department is available at https:// www.brandeis.edu/computer-science.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
http://www.brandeis.edu/departments/computer-science/index.html
email address
 
Search Committee Chair
Department of Computer Science - MS 018
Brandeis University
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453