Professor of Maritime Cybersecurity (tenured or tenure track)

The purpose of the position is to ensure a high academic standard in the research and teaching of maritime cybersecurity at Tallinn University of Technology, with a focus on interdisciplinarity, collaboration, publication, modern methods, and securing funding. The tenured post is leading an existing research group in maritime cybersecurity.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• to lead a research group and supervise their research; 
• to ensure continuity of know-how related to the speciality at TalTech and in Estonia; 
• to lay the foundation for science-based teaching, research and development and the development of innovative solutions in the field of maritime cybersecurity;
• to improve the quality of research and development in the field and interdisciplinarity with other research directions and institutions and thereby contribute to the improvement of the technological and knowledge intensity of Estonian maritime-related society, economy and industry; 
• to participate in the work of international research organisations, journals and research councils;
• to maintain existing partnerships and expand the existing research network and to make sure that international cooperation is carried out; 
• to conduct science-based teaching in all three levels of studies; 
• to supervise professional higher education, master’s, doctoral students and post-doctoral researchers in accordance with the field of research.

THE POTENTIAL RESEARCH DIRECTIONS INCLUDE:

• Cyber Attack Detection and Monitoring: Developing new tools and methods for detecting and monitoring cyber attacks in maritime systems.
• Risk Analysis and Assessment: Developing and applying cybersecurity risk analysis techniques to assess vulnerabilities and potential attack scenarios in maritime systems.
• Regulatory Framework: Research focused on developing and improving the regulatory framework for maritime cybersecurity.
• Autonomous Ships: Developing and implementing cybersecurity measures for autonomous ships and their control systems.
• Data Security and Privacy: Utilizing big data and artificial intelligence in maritime cybersecurity, with a focus on data security and privacy.
• Cyber Threat Simulations: Using simulations and penetration testing to evaluate and improve the cybersecurity of maritime systems.

COURSES POTENTIALLY TAUGHT BY THE PERSON HOLDING THE TENURED POST:

Master's Program in Maritime Studies and Master's Program in Digital Solutions for Maritime Studies

• Introduction to Computer Systems for Maritime Specialists
• Ship automation and digitalisation

Doctoral Program in Engineering Sciences, Maritime Major

• Nautical Operations
• Maritime industry's digital transformation 

The TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy offers basic gross salary to a successful candidate starting from 48,000 € per year, with high growth potential in case of successful research funding. In general, Estonia is well known of its low taxes and excellent living environment. An overview about the Estonian salary taxation system can be found here. Commencement of employment is expected as soon as possible, but preferably no later than 1.01.2026.

For more information about the position, please contact Kriste Toom, Director of Research and Development, Estonian Maritime Academy, kristel.toom@taltech.ee, phone +372 53448628.  

A doctoral degree in a research direction related to the field.

• previous international work experience in a research direction related to the field;
• research and development experience as the principal applicant and principal investigator of a research topic;
• pedagogical experience, incl. experience in supervising master’s and doctoral theses;
• the level of research papers and number of citations must be comparable to the ones of the professors in the same field at the reference universities of TalTech;
• effective supervision of doctoral theses (incl. at least one successfully defended thesis as the main or co-supervisor); 
• the required qualifications for a tenured professor post are laid down in the Regulation on Academic Career Management, terms and levels established for academic posts.  

Language skills required for the post: basic Estonian is useful for conducting teaching and necessary in the longer perspective; advanced English.

To apply for the position, please send the following documents in English by 1 August 2025 at the latest by using the link “Apply Now”:

• a motivation letter;
• documents proving that the candidate holds the required academic degree for the position applied;
• a CV, including a list of publications;
• an academic portfolio, including a motivated self-evaluation regarding compliance with the requirements for the tenured professor position set out in the Academic Career Management Regulation, Annex 3 “Academic Evaluation Matrix” (shall be submitted by a university staff member only) or a free format evaluation of the academic activity undertaken so far and the competencies required for work (shall be submitted by an external candidate only);
• a vision-action plan for the future position (the maximum total length 1500 words);
• other documents considered important by the candidate.

For further information on the application documents and recruitment process, please contact the TalTech HR Office: konkurss@taltech.ee.

Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) is the flagship in engineering and IT science and education in Estonia, providing higher education at all levels in engineering and technology, information technology, economics, science, and maritime. TalTech’s mission is to be a promoter of science, technology, and innovation and a leading provider of engineering and economic education in Estonia.

ESTONIAN MARITIME ACADEMY is a school of Tallinn University of Technology, and provides multi-level education and conducts professional research in maritime sciences and fields related to them, making it the only competence centre of its kind in Estonia. There are 4 higher education programmes of professional higher education studies, two master’s and one doctoral study programme with maritime being the main speciality in Engineering. As one of the schools of TalTech, we have established a base for creating synergies with other research fields and cooperation with the maritime industry.

• Our tenure-track career system enables building a successful academic career and creates opportunity to be an internationally known and valued tenure professor in the maritime field. 
• Innovative, ambitious and multidisciplinary cooperation-oriented research groups in Estonian Maritime Academy as well in TalTech. 
• Professionally provided administrative support (project applications writing, submission and projects implementation, HR, HPC, etc.) – our professors can mainly focus on RDI.  
• One of the most compact and sufficient maritime community in Europe that is surrounded by technology, digitalization and many high-tech companies and start-ups (Skype, Starship Technologies, Bolt, Pipedrive, etc.).
• Modern ergonomic working conditions, green campus approach and a flexible schedule.
• To support high-quality research, it is possible to use the numerous possibilities offered by our state-of-the-art Simulator Centre and our modern laboratories infrastructure.
• Individual development and training opportunities.
• Our digital and small society – everything is doable digitally and in a smart and quick way. https://www.workinestonia.com/living-in-estonia/