As a Senior Research Fellow in Cyber Security, you will play a key role in strengthening Kingston University's research translation and knowledge exchange activity, building on the University's Gold Award as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (ACE‑CSE), awarded by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of GCHQ.
You will bring a substantial research and KE track record in cyber security, including attracting external income and making a significant contribution to the cyber security research and KE field through your activities.
This role will focus on translating applied and academic cyber security research into industry‑ready, policy‑relevant, and societally impactful outcomes. Working with academic colleagues, industry partners, public sector organisations, and SMEs, you will:
- Accelerate cyber security research translation and adoption
- Develop and deliver new external partnerships and income‑generating activity
- Enhance Kingston University's national profile as one of only 15 UK universities holding Gold ACE‑CSE status
You will be accountable for delivering measurable research and KE translation outcomes, including securing external funding, generating high‑impact outputs, and building strategic partnerships.
We are seeking an experienced and driven cyber security professional with a strong track record in research and knowledge exchange, including success in securing external funding.
You will hold a PhD in cyber security (or a closely related discipline) or have equivalent experience. You will demonstrate significant experience in independent research and knowledge exchange, with a proven ability to secure external funding and deliver applied projects.
Experience in translating technical research into real‑world, commercial, or policy contexts is essential. You will also have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working with industry, government, or SMEs.
You will be collaborative, proactive, and impact‑focused, with the ability to lead projects, build partnerships, and deliver measurable outcomes in a dynamic environment.
This role sits within Academic Services, part of Kingston University's Knowledge Exchange and Research Institutes (KERIs), which drive the University's mission to translate research into real‑world impact. The Cyber, Engineering and Digital Technologies KERI brings together over 60 academics alongside industry partners, policymakers, and communities to tackle strategic innovation challenges and deliver meaningful economic, social, and environmental impact.
With Kingston's prestigious Gold ACE‑CSE status, the team is at the forefront of cyber security innovation, contributing to national priorities in skills development, research impact, and economic growth.
You will join a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment that delivers research excellence and drives societal impact at scale.
Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of cyber security research and its real‑world impact.
This is a fixed term position funded until 31 July 2027 in the first instance, with a starting salary of £50,106 per annum.
Interviews are expected to be held on 19 August 2026.
We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.
For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. Jean‑Christophe Nebel, Director of the Cyber, Engineering and Digital Technologies KERI.
