Associate Professor in Software Engineering/Cyber Security

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

- Full-time (100%), continuing position

- Base salary will be in the range $165,287.49 - $181,934.92 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level D)

- Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of secure software systems and cyber resilience? Join a visionary team at UQ’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, where innovation meets impact. We’re seeking an Associate Professor to lead teaching and research in Software Engineering and/or Cyber Security within our Cyber Security and Software Engineering (CSS) discipline.

You’ll contribute to cutting-edge areas such as Engineering Trustworthy Software, Binary Code Analysis, Operating Systems Security, AI-assisted Software Testing and DevOps, AI for Cyber Security, and Vulnerability Assessment. This role offers the chance to apply generative AI and large language models (LLM) to real-world challenges—making software more secure by design or through proactive threat detection.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.

- Research: Maintain a strong record of high-impact research as lead contributor in top-tier international journals and disciplinary publications. Initiate and lead competitive research funding applications as chief investigator. Lead the transfer of research outcomes to end users, including commercialisation of UQ intellectual property. Contribute to discipline service through editorial board or leadership positions. Shape strategic research agendas and represent the discipline in leading academic forums and utilise best practice research methodologies.

- Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.

- Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

It is expected that the successful applicant will have the demonstrated capability and willingness to teach into areas within the school such as:

- Introductory and intermediate programming courses

- Cyber security systems at the introductory, intermediate or advanced undergraduate level

- Cyber security individual capstone projects and research methods

- Software Engineering topics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

- Software Engineering or Cyber Security team projects at the introductory or intermediate undergraduate level

You will bring:

- A PhD in Software Engineering and/or Cyber Security

- A sustained record of excellence in teaching and research

- International recognition and a strong publication profile

- Proven success in securing and managing significant research funding

- Experience in leading research teams and mentoring junior academics

- A commitment to inclusive education and student success

- Expertise in curriculum design and pedagogical innovation

- A demonstrated record of leadership in service and engagement

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Mark Utting m.utting@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

- Resume

- Cover letter responding to the ‘About You’ section

- An outline of your research program (max 1 page)

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-55291). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing Monday 6 October.

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