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
The successful candidate will join the TruX research group, led by Prof. Tegawendé F. Bissyandé and Prof. Jacques Klein. https://wwwfr.uni.lu/snt/research/trux
The position holder will be required to perform the following tasks/will do research on the following topics:
- Contribute to the joint project “Towards accurate and unbiased natural language processing (NLP) for Europe – Building domain-specific multilingual models and enabling useable and explainable insights from text data for European decision-makers”.
- Carry out research in the predefined areas following conventional doctoral research outline.
- Disseminate results through scientific publications.
- Present results in well-known international conferences and workshops.
- Writing a thesis and the subsequent defence which will result in a doctoral degree.
Your Profile
Qualification:
- Possession of M.Sc./M.Eng. degree in computer science, mathematics, or related field
- Knowledge on NLP and machine learning, especially with respect to neural networks
- Research skills
- Proficiency in Python
Experience:
- Some experience with NLP and machine learning
Language Skills: Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
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 55 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, meal vouchers and health insurance
- 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
- Boost your career. Students can take advantage of several opportunities for growth and career development, from free language classes to career resources and extracurricular activities
But wait, there’s more!
In Short
- Contract Type: Contrat à durée déterminée 36 Mois (extendable up to 48 months if required)
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Heures par Semaine
- Location: Kirchberg
- Employee and student status
- Job Reference: UOL05624
The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 38979 full time
How to apply
Applications should be submitted online and include:
- Full Curriculum Vitae including list of publications
- The name (and email address, contact details) of three referees
- Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
- Research statement and topics of particular interest to the candidate (300 words)
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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 inquiries, please contact us at tegawende.bissyande@uni.luand Jacques.klein@uni.lu
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