Post-doc cyber

14 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Ecole Normale Supérieure

Department

Paris

Research Field

Political sciences » Policy studies
Juridical sciences » Criminal law
Communication sciences » On-line information services
Geography » Geopolitics
Economics » Political economy
History » History of law

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

France

Application Deadline

5 Jun 2024 - 12:30 (Europe/Paris)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

POST-DOC CYBER / CIENS

Interdisciplinary Centre on Strategic Issues (CIENS)

MAIN MISSION

The post-doctoral student will develop the cyber section of CIENS' research and teaching activities.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONTEXT

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 ).

CIENS is an interdisciplinary teaching and research platform devoted to nuclear defence and strategic issues in the broadest sense. It is run by a team of 4 teacher-researchers and 1 project manager, and works in cooperation with associate researchers and experts, as well as external practitioners specialising in strategic issues. CIENS courses are taught as part of the ENS diploma and the Humanities Masters at ENS-PSL, as well as the Masters in Geopolitics at Paris 1, Peace Studies at Dauphine, International Relations and Security and Defence at the University of Paris II.

    

and Defence at the University of Paris II, and International Relations at INALCO. CIENS' research activities are carried out in cooperation with renowned international partners. The work of CIENS is part of a partnership between the ENS and the French Ministry of Defence (DGRIS), the French Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission (CEA) and the French National Agency for Information Systems Security (ANSSI), which contribute to the funding of CIENS activities, in order to contribute to the development of excellent, independent and internationally recognised scientific research in the fields of defence and strategic issues.

RESEARCH RESPONSIBILITIES

- To conduct a research project on cybersecurity and cyberdefence issues, linking this "new" area of strategic confrontation to the more traditional areas of power relations and in line with the research themes developed by CIENS ("Europe and nuclear deterrence"; "Strategic knowledge: between academia and expertise"; "New areas of conflictuality");

- Organising events and seminars to enable the various communities interested in cybersecurity to think together and create a junction between the various fields of analysis concerned with cyber (conflict studies, strategic studies, IR, law, AI, etc.);

- Organising a watch on the most recent research on cyber security;

- Write articles and contribute to scientific journals or collective works;

- Leading collective research projects within CIENS and in conjunction with researchers from other ENS departments (Computer Science, Social Sciences, Law, etc.), PSL and elsewhere;

- Regularly present their research findings at CIENS seminars and study days, or at international conferences and colloquia;

- Contribute to the drafting of applications for funding for the research activities of the CIENS team.

 

TEACHING SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES

- Take charge of a 24-hour lecture course on cybersecurity, based on the most recent research findings in this field, as well as organising a PSL-Week dedicated to cybersecurity;

- Participate in the organisation and design of CIENS teaching activities (courses, seminars, PSL-Weeks);

- Help liaise with CIENS partners for shared courses (INALCO, Paris 1 Sorbonne, Paris 2 Assas, Dauphine, etc.).

CENTRE ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Certain administrative and logistical tasks may be requested on an ad hoc basis, depending on the needs of the CIENS:

- Promoting the CIENS within the ENS (presentation during the Department's back-to-school meetings, making contact with the other Departments, regular communication on the School's media, participation in School events, etc.);

- Liaise with the ENS departments;

- Participate in the administrative and logistical management of the Centre and its activities in conjunction with the ENS central services.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE CANDIDATE'S PROFILE :

- proficiency in English (enabling you to teach in this language), and/or other languages, will be valued;

- experience in data analysis using statistical software (e.g. SPSS, R, Stata, etc.) or in the use of computational social science methods will also be an asset.

    

 Non-discrimination, openness and transparency

Our institution, like PSL University as a whole, is committed to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion within its communities. We encourage applications from a variety of backgrounds, which we will select through an open and transparent recruitment process.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send us your complete application, in a single PDF file (research project, covering letter, CV

CV, dissertation report) by e-mail: [email protected] CONTACT

by email: [email protected]

OTHER INFORMATION

- Type: 12-month fixed-term contract, renewable

- Quota: 100%

- Gross salary: INM 594 minimum (= €3012 gross per month) - Start date: September 2024

Applications must be submitted by 5 June 2024 at the latest.

Research project (4 pages maximum) - Letter of motivation

   

- Curriculum vitae (including a list of publications) - Thesis defence report

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview in June 2024.

 

Requirements

Research Field

All

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

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 ).

 

- proficiency in English (enabling you to teach in this language), and/or other languages, will be valued;

- experience in data analysis using statistical software (e.g. SPSS, R, Stata, etc.) or in the use of computational social science methods will also be an asset.

 

Specific Requirements

RESEARCH RESPONSIBILITIES

- To conduct a research project on cybersecurity and cyberdefence issues, linking this "new" area of strategic confrontation to the more traditional areas of power relations and in line with the research themes developed by CIENS ("Europe and nuclear deterrence"; "Strategic knowledge: between academia and expertise"; "New areas of conflictuality");

- Organising events and seminars to enable the various communities interested in cybersecurity to think together and create a junction between the various fields of analysis concerned with cyber (conflict studies, strategic studies, IR, law, AI, etc.);

- Organising a watch on the most recent research on cyber security;

- Write articles and contribute to scientific journals or collective works;

- Leading collective research projects within CIENS and in conjunction with researchers from other ENS departments (Computer Science, Social Sciences, Law, etc.), PSL and elsewhere;

- Regularly present their research findings at CIENS seminars and study days, or at international conferences and colloquia;

- Contribute to the drafting of applications for funding for the research activities of the CIENS team.

 

TEACHING SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES

- Take charge of a 24-hour lecture course on cybersecurity, based on the most recent research findings in this field, as well as organising a PSL-Week dedicated to cybersecurity;

- Participate in the organisation and design of CIENS teaching activities (courses, seminars, PSL-Weeks);

- Help liaise with CIENS partners for shared courses (INALCO, Paris 1 Sorbonne, Paris 2 Assas, Dauphine, etc.).

CENTRE ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Certain administrative and logistical tasks may be requested on an ad hoc basis, depending on the needs of the CIENS:

- Promoting the CIENS within the ENS (presentation during the Department's back-to-school meetings, making contact with the other Departments, regular communication on the School's media, participation in School events, etc.);

- Liaise with the ENS departments;

- Participate in the administrative and logistical management of the Centre and its activities in conjunction with the ENS central services.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE CANDIDATE'S PROFILE :

- proficiency in English (enabling you to teach in this language), and/or other languages, will be valued;

- experience in data analysis using statistical software (e.g. SPSS, R, Stata, etc.) or in the use of computational social science methods will also be an asset.

    

 Non-discrimination, openness and transparency

Our institution, like PSL University as a whole, is committed to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion within its communities. We encourage applications from a variety of backgrounds, which we will select through an open and transparent recruitment process.

 

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

All

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

- Type: 12-month fixed-term contract, renewable

- Quota: 100%

- Gross salary: INM 594 minimum (= €3012 gross per month) - Start date: September 2024

Applications must be submitted by 5 June 2024 at the latest.

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Social insurance and transport fee

Eligibility criteria

Please send us your complete application, in a single PDF file (research project, covering letter, CV

CV, dissertation report) by e-mail: [email protected] CONTACT

by email: [email protected]

OTHER INFORMATION

- Type: 12-month fixed-term contract, renewable

- Quota: 100%

- Gross salary: INM 594 minimum (= €3012 gross per month) - Start date: September 2024

Applications must be submitted by 5 June 2024 at the latest.

Research project (4 pages maximum) - Letter of motivation

 

Selection process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview in June 2024.

 

Website for additional job details

https://ciens.ens.psl.eu/en/ciens-is-recruiting-a-cyber-post-doc/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

CIENS

Country

European Commission

State/Province

Paris

City

Paris

Postal Code

75005

Street

45 rue d'Ulm

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Ile de France

City

Paris

Website

https://www.ens.psl.eu/en/ens/universite-psl
https://ciens.ens.psl.eu

Street

45 rue d'Ulm

Postal Code

75230

Phone

+33 1 44 32 32 56

Mobile Phone

+33 1 44 32 32 56

STATUS: EXPIRED