Professor of Cybersecurity

Professor of Cybersecurity The _ École de technologie supérieure ( _ ÉTS ) is a rapidly growing engineering and technology university located in downtown Montréal. ÉTS offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs focused on applied engineering, with state-of-the-art laboratories, in a dynamic, supportive organization. ÉTS is also home to Centech, a business incubator that provides support services to researchers who wish to commercialize their research.When you join ÉTS , you will connect with highly active research faculty in the school's various laboratories, chairs, and research groups. Your work will contribute significantly to scientific progress and the development of Quebec's productivity and competitiveness, as well as to the training of a highly skilled workforce.What we offer:Start-up funds to support your scientific endeavours;Financial support arrangements for research and teaching (recognition of academic supervision of students, time off for research, assistance with grading, etc.);A customized onboarding and integration process;Support to disseminate your research , as well as networking activities to raise your profile and help you recruit students;A work environment conducive to the development of your career in research and teaching;A mentoring program for faculty members during onboarding and throughout their careers;Support for immigration and relocation processes for you and your family;A comprehensive French language learning program.Our Software Engineering and IT Department The Department of Software Engineering and Information Technology offers several programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to software engineering and information technology programs, we offer a bachelor's degree in distributed computing as well as graduate programs in software, IT, digital business, and project management. The professors supervising these programs cover several areas of research and expertise, enabling them to carry out collaborative and multidisciplinary projects with their academic and industrial partners. ****Job Responsibilities The department is seeking to recruit a professor in cybersecurity. Candidates having a general knowledge in the following fields could be considered:Agentic orchestration and generative AI for cybersecurity;Adaptative learning for cyber resilienceCritical infrastructure security and resilience, secure Intelligent network (5G+) and cloud servicesSecure software engineering, DevSecOps and supply chain software securityCyberwarfare, digital intelligence and strategic cyber defenseSocial network security, digital influence, and disinformation countermeasuresPost-quantum cryptographyApplied cryptography and data securityMalware analysis and digital forensicsDistributed system securityCandidates with expertise in other areas of cybersecurity are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.Job Description As part of a dynamic research team, you will be expected to:Teach at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels in fields related to software engineering and IT;Provide academic supervision to graduate students;Develop research programs;Apply for funding and grants, particularly from Quebec, Canadian, or international government agencies, industry, municipalities, and foundations;Carry out subsidized or contract research projects for industry and workplaces;Disseminate the results and impacts of your work in scientific and other venues.Requirements Have a doctorate (Ph.D.) in a field relevant to the position, or be close to obtaining it;Be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec ( OIQ ) or a Canadian professional order of engineering, or be eligible for membership and take the necessary steps to become a member before submitting your application for tenure;Have experience collaborating with industry or industrial experience in R&D;Demonstrate excellence in training highly qualified employees through research projects and teaching;Be fluent in spoken and written French in accordance with the Politique linguistique of ÉTS or be willing to learn French and begin a Francization process facilitated by ÉTS.Start date Based on the candidate's availability.Submission of Applications All applications will be handled confidentially.We will consider the impact of leaves of absence that may have caused interruptions or slowdowns in your career. For this reason, we encourage you to indicate any leaves of absence that may have had an impact on your career path.Your application must be submitted by February 17th,11:59 p.m. (EST).The application must include all of the following documents in a single PDF file , in the following order:a clickable ~~~~~~~~ table of contents;a cover letter;a CV;a link to your Google Scholar profile;a teaching statement that includes your teaching and student supervision philosophy, your teaching methods and objectives, and the courses you have already taught and can teach in the short, medium, and long-term;a research statement that includes a description of how your proposed research aligns with the research areas of an ÉTS department or research group;a sample of your research achievements (e.g., recent scientific articles).Please consult our FAQ for more information.Only complete applications will be considered for evaluation. Only candidates selected for further review will be contacted.Remuneration and TenureThe position is tenure-track, which is open to all academic ranks. Remuneration, benefits, and the tenure process, are determined according to the applicable Collective Agreement of the Association des professeurs de l'ÉTS (APÉTS).Immigration Requirements In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, ÉTS encourages all qualified individuals to apply. While priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, ÉTS can provide administrative support to help qualified applicants immigrate to Canada. It is important to indicate on your application whether you have authorization to work in Canada, so that ÉTS can arrange any necessary immigration support.