Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Computer Science at McGill: Secure Software and Computer Systems

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Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Secure Software and Computer Systems at the School of Computer Science of McGill University
The School of Computer Science at McGill University (Montreal, Canada) invites applications for tenure-track appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are seeking candidates with a PhD (or close to finishing) and expertise in security or privacy aspects of computer and software systems. Topics of interest include but are not limited to: network security, secure distributed computing, language/compiler-based security, hardware-based security, secure software development, applied cryptography, blockchain security, secure IoT and cyber-physical systems, AI-based cybersecurity, and privacy-enhancing technologies.
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research and secure competitive external funding, teach to a diverse body of undergraduate and graduate students, and provide service to the University, the profession, and society at large. The expected start date is August 1, 2026.
A complete application package must include:
● A cover letter
● A Curriculum Vitae including a list of publications
● A selection of 3-5 publications that the candidate considers as major and representative of their research activity
● A research statement
● A teaching statement
● The names and email addresses of three references
For further details of the application process and to submit your application, please go to https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Careers/job/McConnell-Eng-Bldg/Tenure-Track-Assistant-Professor-in-Cybersecurity–School-of-Computer-Science_JR0000069494. For external applicants, a guide on the application process is available.
For more information, contact mathieu.blanchette@mcgill.ca .
The selection process will begin November 20, 2025, and continue until the positions are filled.
The School of Computer Science at McGill University consistently ranks among the top in Computer Science departments in Canada. It offers a collegial environment with opportunities for interactions with world-class researchers in areas ranging from software engineering, programming languages and distributed systems to artificial intelligence and robotics. McGill University is among the top research-intensive academic institutions in Canada and has consistently been ranked in the top universities worldwide. Montreal is a historic and cosmopolitan city, home to four universities, and is considered one of the top three cities for students in North America.

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