We are an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands‑on attitude. Join us to advance the next generation of intelligent security solutions that protect digital infrastructures worldwide. This vacancy is part of the Irène Curie Fellowship and is currently only open to female candidates.
The Security Cluster of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) invites you to apply for the position of Assistant Professor in AI‑based Cybersecurity Automation. We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to advance research on cybersecurity automation through artificial intelligence applications, with an emphasis on threat detection, threat intelligence, intrusion prevention, privacy‑preserving technologies, offensive applications, and/or other emerging security challenges.
Do you combine deep cybersecurity expertise with modern AI techniques such as machine learning, deep learning, or large language models? Then we strongly encourage you to apply. You will join an established team with 25+ members, have access to extensive industry networks, and real‑world data on threat intelligence and attack telemetry from our in‑house Security Operation Center (ESH‑SOC), CTILab, and the threat intel laboratory we are building at JADS.
Job DescriptionModern digital infrastructures are increasingly complex, interconnected, and exposed to sophisticated cyber‑attacks. Defenders must detect, understand, and respond to threats in dynamic and adversarial environments, often under severe time and information constraints. Artificial Intelligence is becoming a key enabler in this context, supporting scalable threat detection, security monitoring, and decision‑making, as well as offensive operations. The Security Cluster views this position as an opportunity to address these challenges by combining novel AI‑driven capabilities with the strong scientific and technical expertise already present within the team. You will join the Security cluster (SEC) of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at TU/e. The mission of the cluster is to realize a more secure and privacy‑preserving digital infrastructure by addressing cybersecurity end‑to‑end, including human and technological aspects of offender and defender capabilities and operations, and the engineering, deployment, operation, and maintenance of ICT systems. Your research will complement and extend our current scientific and technical expertise on system security, incident detection and response, and security operations.
A distinctive aspect of the position is the strong connection between research, education, and practice. You will contribute to the Cybersecurity Master track and collaborate with colleagues working closely with the Eindhoven Security Hub‑SOC, a professional Security Operations Center run by the cluster where cutting‑edge research meets real‑world security operations generating real‑world data on threat intelligence, attack telemetry, and defender actions. You may also leverage the Security cluster’s IoT lab to support experimental research and hands‑on education, the research and education expertise available at the Jheronimus Academy of Data Science (JADS) in Den Bosch, and CTILab, the threat intelligence lab and expertise center SEC is currently building at JADS in close collaboration with ESH‑SOC.
In this role, you will develop an independent research agenda, acquire external funding, and collaborate with academic and industrial partners. You will teach and supervise students at Bachelor and Master levels and contribute to an inclusive and collaborative academic environment. Your work will have clear societal impact by helping protect organizations, infrastructures, and individuals against evolving cyber threats. In this role, you will contribute to the ambition of the Beethoven programme to educate top talent and strengthen research across the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Job Requirements- Motivated researcher, with a PhD in Computer Science or a comparable domain.
- Ability to conduct high‑quality academic research, reflected in demonstrable outputs in the security field.
- Motivated to teach, contribute to teaching processes, and develop excellent teaching skills.
- Strong cooperation skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
- Effective communication and leadership skills, including coaching and mentoring of students and staff, leading a project or chairing a group.
- Excellent (written and verbal) proficiency in English.
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station.
- Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. For an Assistant Professor this is (scale 11) min. € 4.728, max. € 6.433, gross per month (on a full‑time basis).
- A year‑end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
- A dedicated mentoring programme to help you get to know the university and the Dutch (research) environment.
- A Development Track with the prospect of becoming an Associate Professor. If you have a more senior profile, a tailor‑made career proposal will be considered.
- High‑quality training programmes for academic leadership and teaching.
- An excellent technical infrastructure, on‑campus children's day care and sports facilities.
- Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Centre at an exceptionally affordable rate.
- Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
- A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and partner career support.
This vacancy is part of the Irène Curie Fellowship and is currently only open to female candidates. Male applicants will not be considered for the position.
We invite you to submit a complete application. The application should include a:
- Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
- Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.
- Description of your scientific interests and plans (1‑2 pages).
- Statement of your teaching goals and experience (1‑2 pages).
We look forward to receiving your application before May 19, 2026.
Please ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. Incomplete applications may not be considered and could be rejected. We will review your application once the vacancy has closed.
ContactHiring manager: Nicola Zannone, Associate Professor, n.zannone@tue.nl
Senior Recruiter: Annette van Kamp‑Rustenburg, a.j.v.kamp.rustenburg1@tue.nl or +316 3936 6434
- Type of employment: Unknown
- Contract type: Full time
- Salary: Scale 11
- Number of positions: 1
- Full‑time equivalent: 1.0 FTE
- City: Eindhoven
- Country: Netherlands
- Reference number: 2026/184
- Published: 2026-03-23
- Last application date: 2026-05-19
€4728 - €6433 monthly