Doctoral Researcher on the Legal Status of Ethical Hackers

The University of Luxembourg invites applications for a fully-funded doctoral researcher position within the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance. Working on the SAFEHACK project under the supervision of Professor Niovi Vavoula, the successful candidate will research the criminal law aspects surrounding the protection and non-protection of casual ethical hackers. The project involves mapping and comparing legislation across EU and NATO jurisdictions that are parties to the Budapest Convention, creating an interactive legal map, and contributing to policy recommendations. In addition to preparing a doctoral thesis, the candidate will engage in small group teaching and tutorials for one to three hours per week.

• Conduct independent academic research leading to the preparation and completion of a doctoral thesis on the legal status and criminal non-protection of casual ethical hackers
• Map, evaluate, and compare EU and national legislation concerning ethical hacking across EU Member States and NATO states party to the Budapest Convention
• Contribute to the compilation of national Luxembourg legislation and the assessment of legislative exemptions and best practices
• Design and maintain an interactive map of national laws related to ethical hacking
• Participate in the drafting of policy recommendations and legislative proposals at national, EU, and international levels
• Deliver small group teaching, classes, and tutorials ranging from one to three hours per week
• Engage actively with the research group, project stakeholders, and renowned external experts in cyber policy and criminal law