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Malcolm Campbell-Verduyn
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Postdoctoral position in NWO Funded Project "Fostering the Resilience of the Dutch Knowledge Sector" (KNOWSEC-NL) University of Groningen in Netherlands
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Political Science
Funding
3-year postdoctoral position funded by the NWA-programme; salary indication €3706—€4925 per month.
Deadline
Nov 12, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
University of Groningen
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About this position
This postdoctoral project at the University of Groningen sits within the NWO-funded KNOWSEC-NL consortium, which studies how the Dutch knowledge sector can remain resilient in a geopolitical context. The research addresses the tension between international academic collaboration and knowledge security, including concerns about unwanted foreign interference, risk governance, and the balance between openness and protection in research.
The successful candidate will work across two core work packages: a conceptual package that examines the key concepts shaping knowledge security discourse and practice in the Netherlands and research security in the EU, and a normative package that assesses the risks and benefits of international collaboration alongside the effects of knowledge security measures. The role includes a scoping review of literature, analysis of measures such as partner screening and risk classifications, and group model building sessions with domain experts and knowledge security professionals.
The project is closely connected to a wider consortium of universities and research institutions in the Netherlands and Europe, and the postdoc will contribute to research activities and events while collaborating with other researchers in the network. The work also has a clear topical focus on four technological domains: quantum technology, AI, biotechnology, and energy transition technologies.
The position is based in the Department of International Relations and International Organisation within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Groningen, and includes a secondment at Delft University of Technology in the Department of Values, Technology and Innovation. Supervision is shared between Malcolm Campbell-Verduyn at Groningen and Clare Shelley-Egan at TU Delft.
Funding details
3-year postdoctoral position funded by the NWA-programme; salary indication €3706—€4925 per month.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD in (international) security studies, higher education studies, or a related field. A good command of spoken and written English is required, with Dutch preferred. The advert also asks for strong communication skills, teamwork, strong organisational skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and the capacity to work in an international and diverse environment.
How to apply
Apply through the AcademicTransfer application link. Submit your application by 12 November 2026.
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Associate Professor at University of Groningen
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Research Interests
Global Governance
International Economics
Blockchain Technology
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