Audencia Business School PhD Funding offer
2017-2020 on Cybercrime
Context
The latest WannaCry virus attack has made it evident that cybercrime is increasing at a constant pace. The growing social and economic impact of cybercrime has urged international organizations, businesses, and universities to develop research projects in order to expand current understanding of the phenomenon. Audencia Business School offers a PHD funding to carry out a PHD dissertation about cybercrime from 2017 to 2020.
The doctoral student will carry out an empirical study with companies, particularly located in the "Pays de Loire" region (Western France).
Knowledge and skill requirements
The doctoral candidate must have a Master's degree in management sciences or a diploma from a management school or an engineering school. He/she should be capable of conducting qualitative and quantitative research. A good command of French (interviews will be conducted in French) and English is mandatory. An interest in the theme of economic fraud and particularly in cybercrime will be a supplementary point in the selection of candidate.
Contract
Start date: 01/10/2017
Contract duration: 3 years
Remuneration: Thesis funded by "le Conseil Régional des Pays de la Loire and Audencia Business School"
Employer: Audencia Business School
Place of work: Nantes (France)
How to apply
Interested candidates should send a complete application file which includes the following documents:
- Letter of Motivation addressed to Prof. Bertrand Venard, Audencia Business School,
- CV (European format) using the following link : https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/editors/fr/cv/compose
- BA/ BS + Master Academic transcripts specifying grade and rank for the respective academic years.
- A copy of Master second year thesis in pdf format,
- A copy of your highest diploma or certificate obtained,
- All non-native French speakers must submit French level certificates.
Deadline for submission of application: 1 July 2017.
After the review of the applications, all selected candidates will be informed during the summer 2017.
The complete file must be sent ONLY by email to Patricia Guérin: pguerin@audencia.com