Faculty Governance and Global Affairs, Institute of Security and Global Affairs is looking for a Post-doctoral researcher at The Hague Program on International Cyber Security.
The Hague Program on International Cyber Security of the Institute of Security and Global Affairs is looking for a Post-doctoral researcher to join our international research team. The Hague Program on International Cyber Security is an interdisciplinary program for the study of international cyber security, with an emphasis on cyber conflict ‘below the threshold’ and the role of emerging technologies. We study the development of international cyber conflict and the international governance thereof, more specifically: international law, norms, strategy, and diplomacy. In the program, academic research goes hand in hand with active engagement with the global community of policymakers and other stakeholders in the field of international cyber security and diplomacy.
Tasks
The successful applicant for the The Hague Program on International Cyber Security will perform the following tasks
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in the field of international cyber security and conflict and the governance thereof, focusing on diplomacy, international law, norms, and strategy;
- Disseminate research findings through high-ranking international blind peer review journals, books, whitepapers, conference presentations, and (inter)national popular media;
- Organize academic conferences and workshops in close cooperation with the other members of the team and co-author policy papers on the basis of events organized by the program;
- Carry out and assist with other duties as determined by the program’s leadership;
- Represent the program at national and international events and engage in consultations with other stakeholders in the field of international cyber security and international norms.
- Teaching in the Bachelor of Security Studies and other programs.
Salary
- Salary range from € 3.821, – to € 5.230, – gross per month
- Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses(8.3 %),
- Training and career development and sabbatical leave.
Job Requirements
Interested applicants for The Hague Program on International Cyber Security must meet the following criteria
- A PhD in international relations, politics, international law, public administration, or another relevant discipline;
- Extensive knowledge of the field of international cyber security, with a solid track record of published research on this topic;
- A record of published peer-reviewed research;
- A multidisciplinary background, and experience with working in multi- or interdisciplinary teams;
- Relevant experience in organizing (academic) events for smaller and larger groups;
- Very good communication and presentation skills, and an excellent command of English;
- A ‘can do’ mentality and a team player spirit.
Application Process
The following documents are required for the application
- Motivation letter;
- Curriculum vitae including a list of publications;
- A sample publication;
- The names and addresses of three potential referees.
To apply for Post-doctoral Researcher The Hague Program on International Cyber Security, click here.
Application Deadline: May 03, 2022.
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