SnT is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services. We play an instrumental role in Luxembourg by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent.
We’re looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place!
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 conducts research on the application and the impact of digital technologies like DLT/Blockchain, Digital Identities, Machine Learning/AI, and IoT. The group consists of doctoral and post-doctoral researchers who come from different disciplines (e.g., policy, business, technology) and pursue first-rate research on the design and impact of information systems.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to purse their PhD in close collaboration with Luxembourg’s Ministry for Digitalisation. In particular, they will participate in the partnership project “Digital Identities for Luxembourg”. In the course of this partnership project, they will accompany and support the Luxembourg government with the implementation of EU initiatives for a European Digital Identity and Digital Wallets. Furthermore, they will explore the implications of Digital Identities and Digital Wallets for Luxembourg’s government from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Next to the partnership project “Digital Identities for Luxembourg”, successful candidates will carry out research in the general area of Digital Identities and DLT/Blockchain. In particular, they will be integrated into a larger research team on “Digital Identities” and collaborate with team members employed on similar projects. Successful candidates will thus have the opportunity to investigate additional research questions and design an individual research portfolio. As such, successful candidates will be able to align the skills that they learn pursuing a doctorate with their personal goals and interests.
Your Profile
Qualifications:
The candidate should possess a master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems (Engineering), Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
What we are looking for:
- A collaborative team player with a desire to make a personal impact within our interdisciplinary research group
- The commitment to participate in the design and implementation of high-quality solutions that solve significant problems
- A person with strong communication skills and interests in taking part in national and international working groups and consortia around Digital Identities and DLT (e.g., European Blockchain Partnership, Internet Identity Workshop)
- Self-initiative, creativity, curiosity, flexibility and enthusiasm to work
Knowledge and Experience:
The ideal candidate should have some knowledge and/or experience in at least one of the following areas. Competence within all or most of the following areas is not required:
- A solid understanding of basic cryptographic concepts (such as PKI) as well as IT security concepts
- A basic understanding of digital ID frameworks, such as eIDAS
- Experiences with the Linux/Mac OS Terminal and proficient programming skills (e.g., C/C++, Java/Kotlin, Python, JavaScript, Rust)
- Designing, implementing, and testing software components
- Technical experience with cryptography, DLT and/or SSI-based systems (e.g., prototyping with Hyperledger Indy and Aries or with OpenID Connect, digital wallets, digital signatures, and/or digital authentication processes) will be appreciated but are not a requirement to apply
Language Skills:The position requires English-language proficiency for both written and verbal communication. Knowledge of either French, German or Luxembourgish will be appreciated but are not a requirement to apply.
Here’s what awaits you at SnT
- A stimulating learning environment. Here post-docs and professors outnumber PhD students. That translates into access and close collaborations with some of the brightest ICT researchers, giving you solid guidance
- Exciting infrastructures and unique labs. At SnT’s two campuses, our researchers can take a walk on the moon at the LunaLab, build a nanosatellite, or help make autonomous vehicles even better
- The right place for IMPACT. SnT researchers engage in demand-driven projects. Through our Partnership Programme, we work on projects with more than 45 industry partners
- Multiple funding sources for your ideas. The University supports researchers to acquire funding from national, European and private sources
- Competitive salary package. The University offers a 12 month-salary package, over six weeks of paid time off, health insurance and subsidised living and eating
- Be part of a multicultural family. At SnT we have more than 60 nationalities. Throughout the year, we organise team-building events, networking activities and more
But wait, there’s more!
- Complete picture of the perks we offer
- Discover our Partnership Programme
- Download the brochure: Why choose SnT for your PhD?
Students can take advantage of several opportunities for growth and career development, from free language classes to career resources and extracurricular activities.
In Short
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month – extendable up to 48 months if required
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Starting date: As soon as possible
- Location: Kirchberg
- Employee and student status
- Job Reference: UOL04705
The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 38.028,96 (full time)
Further Information
Applications, written in English should be submitted through the University’s job portal and should include:
- A cover letter including:
- A statement on the candidate’s personal motivation for applying (why a doctoral program, why in Luxembourg, minimum 300 words)
- A statement on the candidate’s motivation for applying for this topic (minimum 300 words)
- Full CV, including the contact address and work experience
- Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken (Bachelor’s and Master’s degree or equivalent)
Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.
The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.
About the University of Luxembourg
University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.
Further information
For further information, please contact alexander.rieger@uni.lu and gilbert.fridgen@uni.lu