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Sicco Verwer
3 days ago
PhD-Researcher and Lecturer in Cybersecurity Tilburg University in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
6-year funded employment position with a 12-month contract followed by a 5-year contract after positive assessment; gross salary €3706–€4599 per month in scale 10, plus an allowance during the first 12 months, 8% vacation pay, and an 8.3% year-end bonus.
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Tilburg University
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About this position
The Department of Intelligent Systems at Tilburg University is offering a six-year PhD-researcher and lecturer position focused on artificial intelligence for cybersecurity. The project is aimed at developing AI methods that support human analysts in making better decisions, with applications including intrusion and vulnerability detection and root-cause analysis.
The successful candidate will split time between research and teaching, spending 60% of the appointment as a PhD student and 40% as a lecturer. Teaching duties include leading practical sessions, grading assignments and exams, and later supervising thesis students.
The research is situated in the Research Center for Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence within the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences. The center brings together researchers from Intelligent Systems and Computational Cognitive Science and is responsible for the Bachelor and Master programme in Cognitive Science & Artificial Intelligence, including the master track in AI & Cybersecurity. It is also co-responsible for the university-wide Data Science & Society programme and is affiliated with the Jheronimus Academy of Data Science.
Researchers in the center have access to computer clusters, experimental lab facilities, and the DAF Technology Lab with virtual and mixed reality sensing technologies. The group also contributes to Mind Labs, which fosters collaboration between knowledge institutions and corporations in interactive technologies and behavior.
The PhD project will be determined jointly by the successful applicant and the supervision team, and the advert points applicants to the homepage of Prof. Sicco Verwer for more information on possible research topics.
Funding details
6-year funded employment position with a 12-month contract followed by a 5-year contract after positive assessment; gross salary €3706–€4599 per month in scale 10, plus an allowance during the first 12 months, 8% vacation pay, and an 8.3% year-end bonus.
What's required
A Master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, machine learning, cybersecurity, or a related field is required, or completion expected before February 2027. Applicants should have knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data mining, and/or cybersecurity, along with excellent English and good academic writing skills. Dutch proficiency is preferred but not necessary.
How to apply
Apply through the AcademicTransfer application page. Review the vacancy details and submit the required materials via the online portal before the deadline. For questions about the project, contact Prof. Dr. Sicco Verwer or Dr. Drew Hendrickson by email.
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Professor at Tilburg University
Netherlands
Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Intrusion Detection
Information Technology
Mathematics
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