close

Postdoctoral Researcher in (Cyber) Security Law and Governance

Updated: 11 Mar 2025

link
provider logo
Research / Academic
Tilburg

Tilburg University | Tilburg Law School is looking for a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN (CYBER)SECURITY LAW (1.0 FTE - 40 hours per week) for the Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society (TILT), located in Tilburg (NL). Contract duration: 48 months, temporary contract.

TILT is looking for a postdoctoral researcher for a project (NEPTARGOS) aiming to increase the resilience of maritime cyber-physical systems in the North Sea. The PostDoc will work in an interdisciplinary team to enhance (cyber) risk management of maritime infrastructure, helping governmental organizations, critical maritime infrastructure operators, and security professionals to design and implement effective defence and resilience models and measures for adversarial attacks.

The successful candidate will:

  • Develop a robust and compliant governance model for cyber-physical systems;
  • Provide input to project stakeholders, policymakers, and national authorities on cyber-physical regulatory and governance matters;
  • Carry out, independently and jointly, research and administrative tasks for the project;
  • Pursue research in the domain of European (cyber–physical) security law, policy, and governance, to be submitted to international conferences and peer-reviewed journals;
  • Be an active member of TILT by participating in and organizing events and activities, presenting, and discussing research output within and outside Tilburg University;
  • Have (limited) involvement in educational tasks (max 0,2 FTE).

Requirements:

We consider the following qualifications important for the position:

  • You have completed a PhD (in law, strategic/security studies, or a neighbouring field), or have your manuscript approved by the PhD committee at the time of applying.
  • You have relevant expertise in the security of cyber-physical systems, such as cybersecurity law and policy, or strategic/security studies, and are willing to focus on maritime (cyber-physical) security in particular.
  • You have an excellent written and spoken command of English. It is an advantage if you have a good command of the Dutch language.
  • You have experience with working in a multidisciplinary team or have ambition to do so. 
  • You are organized, autonomous, and used to carry out your tasks independently.
  • You are prepared to be present at Tilburg University at least 2 days a week.

Salary Benefits:

Tilburg University offers excellent benefits in a pleasant working environment: 

  • A position based on 1.0 fte (40 hours per week). 
  • A salary of minimum € 4.537 and maximum € 6.209 gross per month for full-time employment, based on UFO profile Researcher 3 and salary scale 11. Tilburg University uses a neutral remuneration system based on relevant work experience. 
  • This is a vacancy for a temporary position in accordance with Article 2.3 paragraph 5 sub b CLA DU. You will be given a temporary contract for the duration of 48 months .
  • Vacation pay of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3%. 
  • Over 8 weeks of vacation leave. 
  • The opportunity to work partly on campus and partly from home with a home office allowance of €2 per day.
  • Reimbursement for sustainable commuting: walking, cycling, and public transport. 
  • A monthly internet allowance of €25.
  • An options model in which you exchange benefits for things such as additional leave, more pension, a bicycle or personal training at our Sports Center. 
  • A moving allowance (subject to conditions). 
  • Employees from abroad may be eligible for a tax-free allowance for extraterritorial expenses equal to 30% of taxable salary. 
  • A pension with ABP; the largest Dutch pension fund.
  • Training in personal development, career development, leadership, education, and research, or a language course at our Language Center. 
  • A work culture in which we embrace differences, everyone is welcome and given equal opportunities. 
  • A vibrant campus in green surroundings that is easily accessible by public transport. 

For more information, see our website and the CLA Dutch Universities. 

Work Hours:

40 hours per week

Address:

Warandelaan 2