The Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering of Innopolis University is looking to recruit the Director of the Information Security Institute. The position involves both managerial duties, teaching, and research. We are looking for a professional who can make the difference in our university, lead the institute team, make ground-breaking research, teach effectively a very talented student body, attract research funds, and entertain a worldwide network of colleagues.

The Institute consists of the following departments:

• Networks and Blockchain Lab

• Cloud Systems and Virtualization Lab

• Cyberphysical Systems Lab

• Security and Networks Engineering Master's Program

Some of the directions of research and teaching include:

1. Networks and Network Security.

2. Secure Systems and System Development.

3. Large Systems, DevOps, and DevSecOps.

4. Operating Systems and Reverse Engineering.

5. Offensive Technologies, CyberCrime and Forensics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD degree and published research in software security, secure systems, exploitation and reverse engineering

• Managerial experience

• 3+ years of industry experience in the related area

• Having professional security and network certifications (CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CCNA, CCNP, etc.)

Compensations and benefits:

Usually, the initial appointment is 3-years with expectation for renewal. The monthly salary is negotiable, starting from 400 000 RUB , with additional benefits, including the low taxation level of Russia (max.15%), 56 days of annually paid vacations, paid health care coverage, relocation, housing allowance, tickets home twice a year, school/kindergarten.

Responsibilities at the position:

Responsibility of the Director of the Information Security Institute will include managing the institute, teaching two to three semester-long courses to graduate students during the academic year, for a total of max 90 hours of frontal astronomical lecturing, leading research activities, advising and mentoring students, and other activities related to developing and maintaining the intellectual and cultural environment of the University. With this position, suitable support is provided by the university to publish papers, attend conferences, and supervise MS and PhD students.

How to apply:

Candidates should submit a full application package, consisting of cover letter, CV (with Scopus and Google Scholar profiles links, links for the videos of public talks or lectures, if possible), research statement, teaching statement, scans of BS, MS and PhD certificates along with the transcripts in pdf format by email. Additionally, they should arrange to have three reference letters sent by email to the same address.