Postdoc Understanding Practices and Stakeholder Experiences of Patching Security in Organizations (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Postdoc (Cybersecurity): Researching organizational and technical practices of security patching to improve risk governance with an accent on stakeholder experiences and data collection from real-world partners. Focus on analyzing interviews, surveys, and incident logs to solve the dilemma between patching speed and system stability.

Location: Must relocate to the Netherlands (Delft)

Salary: €3,546 – €5,538 per month

Company

hirify.global is a top international university combining science, engineering, and design to address global challenges in energy, climate, mobility, health, and digital society.

What you will do

• Collect and analyze data, including interviews, surveys, ticketing systems, and incident logs, from partner organizations.
• Study organizational and technical practices surrounding security patching and risk governance.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of over 20 scientists across computer and social science disciplines.
• Engage with risk management professionals and decision-makers from companies like KLM-AirFrance and KPN.
• Present research findings at international conferences and collaborate with leading global researchers.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent in social science, behavioral science, organizational science, or the human aspects of information security.
• English language skills.
• Ability to relocate to the Netherlands.
• Strong academic writing and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to organize work independently and operate within an interdisciplinary team.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Dutch for conducting interviews with local organization employees.

Culture & Benefits

• Salary and benefits governed by the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
• Excellent pension scheme via ABP.
• Flexible working week and 232 annual leave hours.
• Comprehensive relocation support via the "Coming to Delft Service", including a Dual Career Programme for partners.
• Opportunities for professional education, training, and annual individual employment packages.

Hiring process

• Application submission including cover letter, CV, diplomas, transcripts, and scientific publications.
• Knowledge security risk assessment conducted during the final stages of recruitment.