Postdoc in Cybersecurity: Tilburg University’s School of Humanities and Digital Sciences invites applications for a Postdoc in Cybersecurity. The position will focus on enhancing cyber risk management in the context of the NEPTARGOS research project.
Designation
Postdoc in Cybersecurity (M/F/X, 1.0 FTE)
Table of Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Department | Intelligent Systems |
| Contract Size | 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week) |
| Salary Range | €3,546 – €5,538 gross/month |
| Contract Duration | 24 months |
| Location | Tilburg, Netherlands |
| Application Deadline | January 31, 2026 |
Research Area
Cybersecurity, with a focus on cyber-physical systems (CPS) and risk management.
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
- Experience in cybersecurity, particularly with CPS.
- Understanding of vulnerability assessment methodologies.
- Advanced skills in adversarial attack analysis involving AI.
- Strong programming skills and proficiency in technical report writing.
- Good communication skills for academic publications.
Job Description
The Postdoc will contribute to the NEPTARGOS project, which aims to enhance cyber risk management for North Sea maritime infrastructure using AI-enabled threat intelligence. Responsibilities include:
- Designing and implementing a Security and Vulnerability Assessment (SVA) module.
- Researching and simulating adversarial attacks against CPS.
- Implementing threat modeling techniques.
- Creating and documenting a Vulnerability Assessment Toolkit (VAST).
- Developing new theories and translating them into practical tools and guidelines.
- Supervising an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) candidate at JADS.
How to Apply
Candidates are invited to submit a motivation letter and a full curriculum vitae. Applications should be submitted online.
Last Date to Apply
January 31, 2026
For more information, please contact Prof. Dr. Ir. Roy Lindelauf or Dr. Giuseppe Cascavilla via their email addresses provided in the original announcement.
