PhD-Researcher and Lecturer Cybersecurity

Your position
The Intelligent Systems (DIS) department at Tilburg University invites applications for a 6-year position. The successful applicant for this position would spend 60% of their time as a PhD student and 40% as a lecturer. The candidate’s educational tasks include leading practical sessions, grading assignments and exams, and (eventually) supervising thesis students. The PhD project would be determined jointly by the successful applicant and the supervision team. The research will broadly focus on the use of artificial intelligence for cybersecurity, targeting applications such as intrusion/vulnerability detection and root-cause analysis. The focus will be on using AI to help human analysts make the right decisions. Please see the homepage of Prof. Sicco Verwer ( for more information on possible research topics.

Requirements

Your profile

• Master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, machine learning, cybersecurity, or related field. If you expect to obtain your degree before February 2027, you are also eligible.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data mining, and/or cybersecurity.
• Excellent knowledge of English and good academic writing skills.
• Dutch proficiency is preferred but not necessary for the role.

Contract terms

Our offer
Tilburg University offers excellent benefits in a pleasant working environment:

• Employment of 1.0 fte (40 hours per week).
• The selected candidate will receive a contract for 12 months followed by a 5-year contract (after positive assessment).
• A minimum gross salary of €3706 per month up to a maximum of € 4599 in the 6th year. For the duration of 12 months, you are entitled to an allowance. The amount is the difference in salary of scale 10 level 0 and scale PR level 0.
• Vacation pay of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.
• Over 8 weeks of vacation leave.
• Hybrid working with home working allowance (€2 p/day) and internet allowance (€25 p/month).
• Reimbursement sustainable commuting: walking, cycling, and public transport.
• Options model for additional leave, pension, a bicycle or personal training.
• Moving allowance (subject to conditions).
• 30% rule for international employees (if applicable).
• Pension through ABP.
• Ample training offer: personal development, leadership, education, research or language courses.
• Inclusive work culture: everyone welcome, equal opportunities.
• A green, inviting campus that’s easily accessible by public transport.

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