OpenFieldNaval Cyber Defence Postdoctoral Fellowship in Critical Maritime Infrastructure
Two-year postdoctoral research appointment at the Faculty of Military Sciences examining cyber vulnerability in shipboard industrial control systems (ICS), AIS spoofing, and GPS-denied maritime navigation.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Electrical Engineering completed within past 4 years
- English language proficiency
- English working proficiency and NATO security clearance eligibility
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae, list of publications, and proposed research agenda
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional referee contacts
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €52,000 to €62,000 per annum salary plus defense research security clearance
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition-exempt academic appointment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Royal Naval College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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