Frederik Zuiderveen Borgesius

Radboud University is offering a fully funded PhD position in law, focusing on the legal governance of cybersecurity and online safety, with a particular emphasis on the Digital Services Act (DSA), hate speech, takedown requests, and the role of trusted flaggers. The project is part of the Effective Governance for Cybersecurity and Online Safety (EGOS) initiative, funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO), and involves collaboration with Delft University of Technology and several Dutch partners. The research will address key legal questions about the interpretation and application of the DSA, the responsibilities of trusted flaggers and online platforms, and the potential role of AI in content moderation. Supervisors for this position are Pieter Wolters, Frederik Zuiderveen Borgesius, and Raphaël Gellert, all professors at Radboud University. The successful candidate will join the Department of Private Law and the Radboud Business Law Institute, working within the interdisciplinary iHub research centre. Applicants should have a Master's degree in law, preferably with a focus on ICT law, and demonstrate excellent English skills. Knowledge of Dutch and interdisciplinary research experience are advantageous. The position is fully funded for four years, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. The application deadline is September 4, 2025. Interested candidates should apply via the AcademicTransfer portal and consult the university's PhD candidate resources for further information.

Radboud University in the Netherlands is recruiting two funded postdoctoral researchers for the Horizon Europe REAL-PETS project: one legal postdoc and one technical postdoc. The appointments last two years and are expected to start in March or April 2027. REAL-PETS aims to defend against novel forms of online tracking by developing privacy-enhancing technologies that are practical, user-friendly, effective and compliant with relevant European Union law. The technical postdoctoral project is intended for researchers with expertise in Usable Security and Privacy and/or Attribute-based Identity Wallets. This position will be supervised by Christine Utz and Jaap-Henk Hoepman. The legal postdoctoral project is intended for a researcher with a background in EU digital law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA). This position will be supervised by Christine Utz and Frederik Zuiderveen Borgesius. Both positions are funded through REAL-PETS for two years. Consult the linked vacancy pages for complete eligibility criteria, employment conditions and application instructions.