Job offer

Ecole Normale Supérieure; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established research institution is seeking a dedicated researcher to focus on cybersecurity and cyberdefence. This role involves leading innovative research projects, organizing events for collaboration, and contributing to academic publications. The successful candidate will engage with a vibrant academic community, conducting research that addresses critical issues in cybersecurity. The position offers a dynamic working environment, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and the opportunity to influence strategic discussions on global security. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in the field of cyber studies, this position is an excellent opportunity for you.

Prestations

Social security

Transport indemnity

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant fields required, focusing on cybersecurity and digital public policy.
• Experience in data analysis and proficiency in English valued.

Responsabilités

• Lead research projects on cybersecurity and organize collaborative seminars.
• Write articles and present research findings at international conferences.

Connaissances

Proficiency in English

Data analysis using statistical software

Computational social science methods

Formation

PhD in Human and Social Sciences

PhD in Computer Science and Digital Science

Outils

SPSS

R

Stata

Description du poste

Organisation/Company: Ecole Normale Supérieure

Research Field: Juridical sciences » Social law, Philosophy » Other, Political sciences » Other, Sociology » Other, Computer science » Programming, History » Contemporary history, Economics » Economic policy, Geography » Geopolitics

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1), Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3)

Positions: PhD Positions

Country: France

Application Deadline: 30 May 2025 - 00:00 (Europe/Paris)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Offer Starting Date: 1 Sep 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Category/Body: Researcher

MAIN MISSION

With a PhD in Human and Social Sciences (law, philosophy, political science, strategic studies, contemporary history, geography, economics, science, technology and society, international relations, sociology) or in Computer Science and Digital Science (with a focus on digital public policy), the subject of which will be related to computer security, cybersecurity and/or cyberdefence, the researcher will be recruited by the École normale supérieure / Paris Sciences et Lettres (www.ens.fr), and affiliated to the Centre Interdisciplinaire sur les Enjeux Stratégiques (CIENS, www.ciens.ens.psl.eu).

The researcher will conduct research on issues relating to cybersecurity and/or cyberdefence, in line with the research themes developed by CIENS (‘Europe and nuclear deterrence’; ‘Strategic knowledge: between academia and expertise’; ‘New areas of conflictuality’), in particular Axis III.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONTEXT (structure hosting the post)

CIENS is a teaching and research platform devoted to nuclear defence and strategic issues in the broadest sense, with an interdisciplinary approach. It is run by a strengthened team of teacher-researchers and 1 project manager, and works in cooperation with associate researchers and experts, as well as external practitioners specialising in strategic issues.

The ambition of CIENS is to study inter-state power relations and the various forms of conflict between powers, always with a view to the possibility of a rise to extremes, in other words the nuclear confrontation that deterrence is designed to avoid.

CIENS research has three main strands:

1. a reflection on the relationship between Europe and nuclear deterrence, against the backdrop of the question of European strategic autonomy;
2. an analysis of the status of strategic knowledge, between academia and expertise;
3. work on the emergence of new areas of conflict, with a particular focus on the cyber dimension.

CIENS' research activities are carried out in cooperation with renowned international partners.

The CIENS courses are taught as part of the ENS diploma and are structured into an International Relations and Contemporary Strategic Issues minor, providing a multidisciplinary approach to political and strategic issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Leading a research project on issues of cybersecurity and cyberdefence;

- Organising events and seminars to enable collaboration among various communities interested in cybersecurity;

- Writing articles and contributing to scientific journals or collective works;

- Leading collective research projects within the CIENS and the ENS;

- Presenting research results regularly at CIENS seminars and international conferences;

- Contributing to the drafting of applications for funding for the CIENS team.

TEACHING SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES

- Contributing to introductory teaching on cyber, based on recent research findings;

- Participating in the organisation and design of CIENS teaching activities;

- Helping liaise with CIENS partners for shared courses.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

- Promoting the CIENS within the ENS;

- Liaising with ENS departments;

- Participating in the administrative and logistical management of the Centre.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE CANDIDATE'S PROFILE:

- Proficiency in English (enabling teaching in this language), and/or other languages will be valued;

- Experience in data analysis using statistical software (e.g. SPSS, R, Stata) or computational social science methods will also be an advantage.

Where to apply

E-mail: [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field: History » Contemporary history, Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Research Field: Economics » Political economy, Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Research Field: Sociology » Other, Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Research Field: Philosophy » Other, Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

- Proficiency in English (enabling teaching in this language), and/or other languages will be valued;

- Experience in data analysis using statistical software or computational social science methods will also be an advantage.

Additional Information

Salary (depending on experience): INM 594 minimum = €3012 gross per month

Social security + transport indemnity

Selection process:

Documents to be provided:

1. Research project (4 pages maximum)
2. Letter of motivation
3. Curriculum vitae (including a list of publications)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview.