Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Computer Science with focus on Usable Security

Company: University of St.Gallen

Discipline: Computer Science – Usable Security

Employment Type: Tenure Track

Posted: 01/06/2026

The University of St.Gallen is strengthening its course offering in Computer Science with a new Assistant Professorship focused on Usable Security. We seek an individual who will direct the creation of a new research group in this context while actively contributing to the further development of the School of Computer Science at the University of St.Gallen and building bridges with other disciplines across the university.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in computer science (or be near completion) and an excellent track record in research and teaching at the intersection of Cybersecurity and Human-Computer Interaction. Successful candidates are expected to develop international recognition in one or several of the topics o...