Assistant Professor of Systems Engineering

About us

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.

The position holder will be part of the FINATRAX Research Group at SnT, headed by Prof. Fridgen. The group offers a highly motivated and ambitious work environment with a strong focus on individual objectives and goals. Relying on strong administrative and financial support from the SnT, it builds on a mix of long-term fundamental research funding, collaborative European funding, as well as demand driven innovation projects with private and public partners. The working language of this group is English.

Your role

The successful candidate will conduct research, teaching, and technology transfer in the area of Information Systems Engineering. The candidate is an internationally recognized scientist in the field with a strong track record of internationally competitive research in relation to the candidate’s career stage. The candidate should have the potential to build, lead, and sustain a research team within the FINATRAX research group.

The mission is to

• Define and lead long- and short-term research initiatives
• Build, lead, and supervise a team of PhD candidates and research associates
• Disseminate scientific results in top journals and conferences
• Acquire funding to sustain the group
• Build and manage relationships with national and international partners as well as with academic, industrial, and public partners

In addition, the position holder will design and deliver Bachelor and Master level classes with a special focus on sustainability and energy, e.g. in programmes related to computer science, economics or management.

The candidate will undertake tutoring and internship supervision of Bachelor and Master Students.

Your profile

• PhD degree in Information Systems, Business Informatics, Business Engineering, Management, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Excellent publication record in top-tier journals and conferences of the Information Systems field
• Solution-driven and design-oriented research
• Experience in leading research initiatives, including successful funding acquisition from diverse and competitive sources
• Research experiences in the domains of FinTech, Sustainability, Cyber Security, or Space are considered an asset
• The University of Luxembourg is set in a multilingual context. The person hired on this position must be proficient in English and either French or German. The University encourages its staff to learn the other language and provides access to language courses to this end

Language requirements

The University of Luxembourg is set in a multilingual context. The person hired on this position must be proficient in English. If not proficient in French, the candidate commits to follow intensive language courses allowing her/him to use French in teaching and research within two years. The University provides access to language courses to this end. The University encourages its staff also to learn German.

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

Submit application online including

• Cover letter
• Detailed CV
• Complete list of publications
• List and short description of research projects acquired over the past 5 (five) years
• List of PhD theses supervised
• List of teaching activities over the past 5 (five) years
• Statement of research, teaching and other activities (i.e. Knowledge activities, IP assets, patents, startups, artifacts, others) planned at UL
• Names of 3 referees and the relationship to them

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Applications by post or e-mail cannot be considered. We encourage early application.

General Information

• Contract Type: Academic - Permanent
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg Campus
• Internal Title: Associate professor
• Job Reference: UOL06815

Gender equality

In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, diversity and a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of everybody is respected. The University is committed to achieving gender parity among its academic staff. Should candidates present equivalent CVs, preference will be given to female candidates in all departments where gender parity is not yet achieved.