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University of Bucharest

PhD Researcher in Sociology and Social Sciences on Security, Resilience, and Information Manipulation University of Bucharest in Oman

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

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Oman

University

University of Bucharest

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Keywords

Computer Science
Sociology
Psychology
Political Science
Security Studies
Cybersecurity
Social Science
Resiliency
Misinformation

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About this position

PhD Researcher openings in Social Sciences / Sociology at the University of Bucharest, Romania. The University of Bucharest is recruiting 5 part-time, fixed-term PhD researcher positions within the ESSER-SECURE project (Developing Social and Security Resilience by Promoting Excellence in Research).

Research themes include: violent extremism and radicalization, crime–terror–hybrid threat nexus, critical infrastructure resilience, human and organizational dimensions of cybersecurity, information manipulation and cognitive security, democratic resilience, AI and societal transformation, and methodologies for security foresight and anticipatory governance.

Eligibility: doctoral students enrolled in a PhD program in the fundamental field of Social Sciences. The call also asks for good English and excellent Romanian, plus 1–4 years of research experience. Applicants should be prepared for research, data collection, data analysis, report/article writing, participation in scientific events, and administrative/organizational tasks. Physical presence in the office is required.

Contract and location: temporary, part-time positions (up to 4 hours/day) based at the University of Bucharest in Bucharest, Romania. The contract runs until 31 December 2027, with a starting date of 28 September 2026.

How to apply: email your application to [email protected]. The selection process includes eligibility review, a written exam based on a research proposal of up to 5 pages, and an interview in English. More details and the full bibliography are available via the project links in the post.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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