Postdoc in Computer Science & Verifiability Tech

About the SnT

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services.
We play an instrumental role in Europe by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent. We look for researchers from diverse academic backgrounds to contribute to our projects in areas such as: Network Security, Information Assurance, Model-driven Security, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Satellite Systems, Vehicular Networks, and ICT Services & Applications.

Your role

Successful candidates will join the young, vibrant, and interdisciplinary FINATRAX Research Group, which builds bridges between business research and information systems engineering. The group's work is organised around four emerging technologies (Digital Identities, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain (DLT), and the Internet-of-Things) and three focus industries (Financial Services, Public Sector, and Energy). The group consists of doctoral and post-doctoral researchers from diverse backgrounds, including business, technology, law and psychology. They are united in pursuit of sustainable technologies that have a positive impact on society. For further details, please visit our website: https://www.uni.lu/snt-en/research-groups/finatrax/

The candidate will support project partnerships with industry and publicly funded research projects in designing, implementing, and evaluating the use of privacy and verifiability-enhancing technologies, such as blockchain, decentralized digital identity (digital certificates and digital wallets), federated learning, multi-party computation, secure hardware, or succinct and zero-knowledge proofs.

Besides carrying out research in these fields, the candidate will perform the following tasks:

• Provide guidance to PhD students
• Disseminate results through scientific publications
• Prepare research proposals to attract industry partnerships as well as national and European grant projects 
• Manage research projects and prepare project deliverables 
• Provide guidance to Master students and PhD students who submit work to conferences or journals

For further information, please contact Johannes Sedlmeir () and Gilbert Fridgen ().

Your profile

• PhD degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, or transdisciplinary research projects and related research methods (e.g., design science research)
• Experience in publishing high-quality research, as demonstrated by research under review or published in 1st-quartile conferences and journals (according to Scopus)
• Experience in research supervision
• A collaborative team player with a desire to make a personal impact within our interdisciplinary research group 
• The commitment to participate in the design, implementation, and theoretical elaboration of high-quality solutions that solve significant problems 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Applications should include:

• A cover letter including:
  • A research statement and a list of topics of particular interest to the candidate (250 words)
  • A statement on the candidate's personal motivation for applying (250 words)
  • A strategy for the acquisition of research grants and industry partnerships (250 words)
• Full CV, including the contact address, work experience, and a list of publications
• Up to 3 publications in full-text, authored by the candidate
• If available reference letters by prior employers

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg Campus
• Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
• Job Reference: UOL06554

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 83099 (full time).