PhD Candidate: Organizational Cybersecurity & Governance

Leiden University via AcademicTransfer; Netherlands; Ibrido; EUR 36.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Home-working allowance (day and 인터넷)

Laptop provided

Hybrid work within the Netherlands

ABP pension

Descrizione del lavoro

Leiden University is seeking a PhD candidate for a five-year project on applying Safety 2 principles to cybersecurity solutions. The role focuses on organisational dynamics, governance, and how organisations prevent cyber incidents through effective structures and communication.

The position is based in The Hague with hybrid options and a competitive Dutch university salary. 38 hours per week, including onboarding and potential extension after evaluation.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in organisational science or related field.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity governance and the willingness to learn.
• Experience in quantitative research is required; qualitative research is an asset.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder-facing communication skills.
• Dutch language proficiency is an asset.

Mansioni

• Conduct empirical research on organisational aspects of cybersecurity in organisations.
• Familiarise yourself with the field through self-study or in-house courses.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity governance researchers to address the main research question.
• Work across departments to understand structure, power dynamics and communication in organisations.

Conoscenze

Collaboration

Strong communication

Dutch language (asset)

Quantitative research experience

Independent work

Formazione

Master’s degree in organisational science

Descrizione del lavoro

Leiden University is seeking a PhD candidate for a five-year project on applying Safety 2 principles to cybersecurity solutions. The role focuses on organisational dynamics, governance, and how organisations prevent cyber incidents through effective structures and communication.

The position is based in The Hague with hybrid options and a competitive Dutch university salary. 38 hours per week, including onboarding and potential extension after evaluation.