Research Scientits in Next-Generation Systems

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.

The successful candidate will become a member of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust within the Signal Processing and Communications Research Group (SIGCOM) under the supervision of Prof. Symeon Chatzinotas at the University of Luxembourg.

Ever-evolving intelligent connectivity systems require increasingly efficient systems to transmit, analyze, and reconstruct high-quality data. The SIGCOM group at SnT conducts research aimed at designing, emulating, and testing new high-performance systems for the future of mobile and satellite communications. Fields of applications range from 6G telecommunications to satellite-based internet connectivity and quantum internet. The SIGCOM group works across the entire spectrum of blue-sky research and applied research to conceive future communication networks. Prospective researchers will find a large and vibrant team of over 100 members fostering a collaborative atmosphere. The group consistently publishes in top 10% venues, approaching 200 papers per year, supported by 60 running research projects.

Your role

• Conduct research and technology transfer in the area of advanced and intelligent wireless communications networks, with emphasis in the next-generation 6G cellular networks and non-terrestrial components
• Have the potential to build/lead a research team within the SIGCOM Research Group at SnT
• SIGCOM conducts research in close collaboration with the industry/government partners and is engaged in a number of European/International projects. The candidate will contribute to the definition, acquisition, and management of research projects together with other faculty or as a principal investigator
• Supervise PhD students in relevant topics with other faculty or as principal supervisor
• Ensure continuity in the laboratory/experimental research activities, international visibility and recruitment efforts
• Design and deliver Bachelor and Master level classes in computer science, wireless communications and/or optical-quantum communications, in the Bachelor in Engineering, or at the Masters belonging to FSTM Faculté des Sciences, des Technologies et de Médecine

The candidate detailed mission is to:

• Acquire, manage and contribute to research, innovations, and technology transfer activities with private and public partners
• Disseminate scientific results in top 10% conferences/journals
• Independently supervise PhD candidates and junior research associates
• Prepare and contribute to European and National research proposals to sustain the group's strategic research

Your profile

• PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or other relevant field
• At least 4 years of PostDoc research experience in relevant research area(s). Documented research expertise in:
  • next-generation wireless communications and networking paradigms, non-terrestrial communications, quantum and optical communications, edge computing, telecom artificial intelligence, multi-functional systems (communications, sensing, positioning, computing), antenna and beamforming design and practical validation of technologies in Lab environment
• Proven track record in carrying a leading role in research project acquisition and project management
• Experience in research collaboration with industrial and international partners
• Experience in supporting PhD candidates in their research

Language requirements: The University of Luxembourg is set in a multilingual and multicultural context. The person hired for this position must demonstrate an excellent command of English (C1). The University encourages its staff to learn French or German and provides access to language courses to this end.

We offer

• A modern, dynamic university with a personal and inclusive atmosphere. Multilingual and international character. Staff coming from more than 90 countries. Member of The Guild of European Research Intensive Universities
• An exceptional research environment, supported by skilled staff and high-quality equipment. Strong links to professional sectors and the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban campus with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and a wide range of non-academic partners including ministries, local governments, associations, and NGOs

How to apply

Applications should include:

• CV; you may include any periods of absence from work, such as family-related leave or career breaks, if you consider them relevant for the fair assessment of your experience
• Cover letter detailing your motivation for applying to the advertised research topic and/or project, including how your background, interests, and career goals align with its objective
• Short description of profile, key achievements and impact, summarizing main publications and projects
• Lists of publications, research projects, PhD theses supervised and subjects taught if applicable

Additional documents required:

• Research statement and research plan for the next five years, including proposed research projects in the framework of the theme and mission of the profile
• Names, contact information and current position of up to 3 referees who can, upon request, provide an assessment of the application. ​​​​​​​Please indicate their relationship to you

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.

In this direction, this recruitment forms part of a targeted positive-action measure to address the significant underrepresentation of women in the SIGCOM research areas. In line with the University's commitment to research excellence in a gender-diverse environment, during an initial recruitment phase of 8 weeks, the call will focus on attracting, assessing and recruiting qualified female candidates. If no suitable candidate is identified during this period, the search may be broadened to candidates of all genders. Selection remains merit-based throughout the process.

General information:

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg Campus
• Internal Title: Research scientist
• Job Reference: UOL08391

Fields: Communication Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Signal Processing, Photonics, Computer Communications (Networks), and 6 more, Cyber Security, Quantum Computing, Optics, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Electronics