Professor in Cybersecurity - DTU Compute

Are you an accomplished cybersecurity academic with a strong track record in high-impact research, successful funding acquisition, and excellence in teaching?

The Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science (DTU Compute) invites applications for a full professorship in cybersecurity. The position is based in the Section for Cybersecurity Engineering - an interdisciplinary team conducting cutting-edge research and delivering high-quality education in cybersecurity and cryptography. The section covers a wide spectrum of cybersecurity topics, including pervasive computing security, Internet and dark web measurements, IoT and OT security, network security, intrusion detection systems, usable security and privacy, quantum and post-quantum cryptography, secure computation and symmetric cryptography.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to all four pillars of DTU’s mission: research, education, innovation, and research-based consultancy for industry and public institutions.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The position encompasses research, research-based teaching, and public outreach activities within the field of cybersecurity. As the Cybersecurity Engineering section continues to grow, we are seeking a new Professor of Cybersecurity to help address the increasing security challenges faced by one of the world’s most digitalized societies - characterized by high levels of trust between citizens and public authorities. The role supports this mission through excellence in research, education, and research-based advice.

In particular, we are looking for a professor with comprehensive expertise in cybersecurity and a broad, interdisciplinary research profile. In particular, we aim to strengthen our capabilities in the following areas:

• Active Cyber Defense (including cyber deception, dark web monitoring, and adversarial cybersecurity)
• Network Security for Critical Infrastructure (including AI/ML-based threat detection and defense for Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems)
• Internet-Level Measurements for Cybersecurity
• Botnets and advanced Cyber-Crime Operations

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Successfully attract funding from national and international funding agencies
• Supervise and develop the curriculum of existing courses, lead the creation of innovative teaching activities, and contribute to excellent teaching in cybersecurity across all levels of the department’s educational programmes
• Provide research-based advice to Danish and EU authorities on a broad range of cybersecurity issues
• Initiate and develop research collaboration within the section, across the department, and at national and international levels
• Initiate and develop cross-disciplinary research
• Be visionary in the development of new research fields and strategic alliances
• Engage in high-quality research communication, including public outreach, targeted dissemination to specialized audiences, and invited talks and tutorials at national and international conferences
• Organize national and international conferences and other initiatives to foster industrial collaboration, research networking, and global visibility
• You are expected to take a lead role in teaching at the BEng, BSc, MSc and PhD levels.
• DTU employs two working languages: Danish and English. You are expected to be fluent in at least one of these languages, and in time are expected to master both.
• You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:
• Documented experience and quality of teaching and curriculum development
• Research impact and experience, funding track record and research vision
• International impact and experience 
• Societal impact
• Innovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industry
• Leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills
• Communication skills

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university, internationally recognized for excellence in research, education, innovation, and scientific consultancy. We offer a rewarding and stimulating work environment within a vibrant international setting. Our commitment to academic excellence is grounded in a culture of collegial respect, academic freedom, and a strong sense of responsibility.

The university is situated in the Greater Copenhagen area, renowned for its high quality of life, exceptional childcare, and comprehensive welfare system.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. 

Desired starting date is 1 January 2026 or according to mutual agreement. The position is full-time. 

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from the Head of Department, Professor Jan Madsen, jama@dtu.dk, mobile: +45 6017 1097 or Professor Nicola Dragoni (ndra@dtu.dk), head of section Cybersecurity Engineering and deputy head of the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science (DTU Compute).

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. 

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 16 November 2025 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter) addressed to the President
• Vision for teaching and research 
• CV including employment history, list of publications indicating scientific highlights, H-index and ORCID (see http://orcid.org/)
• Teaching portfolio including documentation of teaching experience
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

You can learn more about the recruitment process here.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Compute
DTU Compute – Department of Mathematics and Computer Science – is an internationally recognised academic environment with over 400 employees and 10 research sections. We broadly cover digital technologies within mathematics, data science, computer science, and computer engineering, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, internet of things (IoT), chip design, cybersecurity, human-computer interaction, social networks, fairness, and data ethics. Our research is rooted in basic research and centres on mathematical models of the physical and virtual world, as a basis for the analysis, design, and implementation of complex systems. We focus on ensuring that our research results contribute to creating a better society by supporting areas such as health, green transition, energy supply, and life science. We collaborate with universities, public and private organisations, and companies in Denmark and abroad, and through DTU’s startup ecosystem, we encourage innovation and entrepreneurship. We have a strong ethical, human, and sustainable approach that ensures integrity in our work. Therefore, we strive for and take responsibility for driving the democratisation of digital technologies, so that everyone has the opportunity to actively participate in the development, and we ensure a continued open, democratic, and inclusive society for the benefit of all. At DTU Compute, we value diversity, inclusion, and a flexible work-life balance. Read more about us at www.compute.dtu.dk.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.