Professor -Data and Cyber Security

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Overview

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is the first national applied University in the State of Qatar, offering applied bachelor’s and master’s degrees in different fields. UDST has over 50 programs in the fields of Computing and Information Technology, Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades, Business Management, Health Sciences, and more.

Overview

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is the first national applied University in the State of Qatar, offering applied bachelor’s and master’s degrees in different fields. UDST has over 50 programs in the fields of Computing and Information Technology, Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades, Business Management, Health Sciences, and more.

Thanks to a generous grant from the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA, in the State of Qatar, the College of Computing and Information Technology (CCIT) invites applications for the position of NCSA Professorship Chair at the rank of Full Professor in Data and Cyber Security. This 10-month renewable full-time position will entail teaching (1 course per semester), applied research (with focus on critical infrastructure security), and service.

Responsibilities

Your Commitment

Reporting to the Head of Data and Cyber-Security Department, the successful candidate will collaborate with the faculty in the CCIT and staff members in the NCSA to achieve their respective missions. She / He will liaise with NCSA and key industry stakeholders in the State of Qatar to advance critical infrastructure security posture by working on research projects, developing strategic initiatives, and conducting workshops relevant to the field. The current data and cyber-security degree program in the CCIT encompasses a broad range of courses from applied cryptography to industrial control systems security, through network security, ethical hacking, security monitoring, and incident response. The degree program is also complemented with a master program in artificial intelligence and cognitive cybersecurity.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements Education

PhD in Cyber-Security or closely related field from an internationally recognized university.

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years teaching and research experience in a higher-education institution, along with preferably 5 years of employment experience as a practitioner / professional within the field of critical infrastructure security.
• A distinguished research record and international reputation evidenced by high quality publications in top tier journals.
• Excellent record of supervising research students.

Other Required Skills

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