Associate HES Professor in Computer Security

--- base: meta-keywords: meta-viewport: width=device-width, title: Associate HES Professor in Computer Security --- Associate HES Professor in Computer Security ======================================================== HEIG-VD is advertising the position of Associate HES Professor in Computer Security Within the Department of Information and Communication Technologies ([TIC](< >)), its [IICT](< >) Institute and the [Y-Security](< >) Competence Center, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the Computer Security Group, integrated into a team of passionate professors and scientists. This group enjoys leading visibility on the Swiss and international scenes. A major player in this field for more than 20 years, it is active in applied research projects in interaction with leading industries in the field. A founding member of Trust Valley, it is strongly involved in the digital trust and cybersecurity innovation program of the canton of Vaud, named [seal], and has contributed to the emergence of several successful start-ups. MAIN MISSIONS * Teach engineering students at Bachelor and Master levels, notably in the HES track << Computer Science and Communication Systems ([ISC](< >)) >> * Supervise diploma work and develop continuing education courses * Develop and carry out an applied research, development and service (R&D) activity in partnership with professional and academic environments in the field of computer security * Submit funding requests in order to develop your research (FNS, Innosuisse, for example) * Contribute to the visibility and influence of the Y-Security Center * Participate in the activities of HEIG-VD and HES-SO in the field of your specialty DESIRED PROFILE * Master's in computer science or communication systems or an equivalent degree. Doctorate an asset * Taste for pedagogy, training and scientific and technical teaching * At least 5 years of professional experience, particularly in R&D projects in the field of computer security * Good knowledge of computer security in one or more of the following areas: computer systems, operating systems and Linux and Windows ecosystems, cloud, devSecOps; as well as the use of AI in cybersecurity * Ability to develop an R&D project activity in collaboration with industry and academic environments, including notably the acquisition of funding and team management * Good knowledge of the local, regional and national industrial fabric * Good industrial and academic network, ability to develop it and contribute to the visibility of the institute * Proficiency in English in addition to French, German an asset Activity rate: 80-100% Start date: 1st April 2027 or to be agreed Information: Sylvain Pasini, Head of the Computer Security Competence Thematic Group, Tel. + Application deadline: 6 December 2026 The Haute École d'Ingénierie et de Gestion du Canton de Vaud ([ ](< >)) offers HES Bachelor and Master programs in engineering and business administration as well as postgraduate training. With more than 2'500 students, it is the largest school of the Haute École Spécialisée de Suisse Occidentale ([ ](< >)). Its applied research and development activities are carried out within its institutes, centers and groups. HEIG-VD -- Human Resources, Rte de Cheseaux 1, 1401 Yverdon-les-Bains, [rh@]() HEIG-VD is advertising the position of ##### Associate HES Professor in Computer Security Within the Department of Information and Communication Technologies ([TIC](< >)), its [IICT](< >) Institute and the [Y-Security,](< >) Competence Center, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the Computer Security Group, integrated into a team of passionate professors and scientists. This group enjoys leading visibility on the Swiss and international scenes. A major player in this field for more than 20 years, it is active in applied research projects in interaction with leading industries in the field. A founding member of Trust Valley, it is strongly involved in the Tech4Trust acceleration program intended for start-ups in the fields of digital trust and cybersecurity, and has contributed to the emergence of several successful start-ups. #### MAIN MISSIONS * Teach engineering students at Bachelor and Master levels, notably in the HES track << Computer Science and Communication Systems ([ISC](< >)) >> * Supervise diploma work and develop continuing education courses * Develop and carry out an applied research, development and service (R&D) activity in partnership with professional and academic environments in the field of computer security * Submit funding requests in order to develop your research (FNS, Innosuisse, for example) * Contribute to the visibility and influence of the Y-Security Center * Participate in the activities of HEIG-VD and HES-SO in the field of your specialty #### DESIRED PROFILE * Master's in computer science or communication systems or an equivalent degree. Doctorate an asset * Taste for pedagogy, training and scientific and technical teaching * At least 5 years of professional experience, particularly in R&D projects in the field of computer security * Good knowledge of computer security in one or more of the following areas: computer systems, operating systems and Linux and Windows ecosystems, cloud, devSecOps; as well as the use of AI in cybersecurity * Ability to develop an R&D project activity in collaboration with industry and academic environments, compr