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# PhD-Researcher and Lecturer Cybersecurity

- **Company:** Tilburg University
- **Location:** Tilburg, Netherlands (Remote available)
- **Salary:** €3,706 - €4,599
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.academictransfer.com/en/jobs/364832/phd-researcher-and-lecturer-cybersecurity/apply/

## About the Role

* Master's degree in computer science, mathematics, machine learning, cybersecurity, or related field. If you expect to obtain your degree before February 2027, you are also eligible.
 * Knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data mining, and/or cybersecurity.
 * Excellent knowledge of English and good academic writing skills.
 * Dutch proficiency is preferred but not necessary for the role.

## Description

The Intelligent Systems (DIS) department at Tilburg University invites applications for a 6-year position. The successful applicant for this position would spend 60% of their time as a PhD student and 40% as a lecturer. The candidate's educational tasks include leading practical sessions, grading assignments and exams, and (eventually) supervising thesis students. The PhD project would be determined jointly by the successful applicant and the supervision team. The research will broadly focus on the use of artificial intelligence for cybersecurity, targeting applications such as intrusion/vulnerability detection and root-cause analysis. The focus will be on using AI to help human analysts make the right decisions. Please see the homepage of Prof. Sicco Verwer (https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/nl/medewerkers/s-e-verwer) for more information on possible research topics.