University of Luxembourg
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PhD in the Legal Status of Ethical Hackers at the University of Luxembourg University of Luxembourg in Luxembourg
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Doctoral researcher position with a fixed-term full-time contract for 36 months. The yearly gross salary is EUR 44,531 for a full-time doctoral researcher at the University of Luxembourg.
Country
Luxembourg
University
University of Luxembourg

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Doctoral Researcher opportunity at the University of Luxembourg in the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF) for a PhD project on the legal status and criminal (non-)protection of ethical hackers. The position is part of the SAFEHACK project, which maps EU and national legislation and develops policy recommendations for a protective framework for ethical hackers.
The doctoral researcher will work under the supervision of Professor Niovi Vavoula (Chair in Cyber Policy), with Dr Sergio Coronado as a member of the PhD committee. The research focuses on criminal law, cybersecurity, cybercrime, EU and international law, and comparative analysis of legislation across EU Member States and NATO states party to the Budapest Convention.
Responsibilities include compiling Luxembourg legislation, assessing legislative exemptions, identifying good models and practices, creating an interactive map of national laws, and contributing to teaching (small-group teaching and tutorials, about 1–3 hours per week).
Eligibility highlights: a Master’s degree in Law (especially criminal law or IT law), strong interest in cyber policy and cybersecurity-related legal issues, excellent English (C1), and advantageous knowledge of French and German. Applicants must also meet the doctoral language requirement of at least B2 in the language of the thesis.
Funding: fixed-term full-time doctoral researcher contract for 36 months, with a yearly gross salary of EUR 44,531. Location is the Weicker Building at the University of Luxembourg in Luxembourg.
How to apply: submit the required documents online via the HR system, including CV, cover letter, transcripts, referee contacts, and a 5-page research proposal. Applications are reviewed upon receipt, and email applications are not accepted.
Funding details
Doctoral researcher position with a fixed-term full-time contract for 36 months. The yearly gross salary is EUR 44,531 for a full-time doctoral researcher at the University of Luxembourg.
What's required
Master’s degree in Law, particularly criminal law or IT law. Demonstrated interest in criminal law (EU and international) and cybersecurity, including cybercrime, cybersecurity of critical infrastructure, cyber defence, and cyber sovereignty. Excellent command of English (C1) is required. Good working knowledge (B1) of French is an advantage, and German as a third language is also an advantage. Applicants must demonstrate at least B2-level proficiency in the language of their thesis.
How to apply
Apply online through the HR system using the formal application portal. Submit a CV with publications if applicable, a motivation letter, transcripts, contact details for up to 3 referees, and a 5-page research proposal. Email applications will not be considered.
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