Research Associate (Postdoc) on software testing

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!

The Postdoctoral Researcher is intended to work on the project “SpotFlake: Spotting the Root Causes of Flaky Tests”, which is funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR). The postdoc will work on devising a comprehensive suite of solutions that assist developers in debugging flaky tests. Accordingly, they can explore various techniques for the classification, reproduction, and root cause localization of flaky tests. As part of this project, the postdoc will also collaborate with a research engineer in order to build prototypes and proof-of-concept tools.

The team you will be working with:

• Yves Le Traon: Group Leader
• Mike Papadakis: Senior advisor
• Sarra Habchi: Primary advisor

Postdoc Role: Under the direction of the primary advisor, the candidate will carry out research activities in the area of Software Testing. This includes developing necessary experimental and simulation facilities where required; planning, executing, and analyzing experiments and simulations; conducting joint and independent research activities; contributing to project deliverables, milestones, demonstrations, and meetings; disseminating results at international scientific conferences/workshops and peer reviewed scientific publications.

Minimum qualifications:

• PhD in Software Engineering or related
• Strong analytical skills
• Commitment, team working, a critical mind, and motivation are more than welcome

In addition, the following would be an advantage:

• Knowledge of machine learning and statistics
• Strong background in software testing
• Industrial experience in software development

Language Skills: Fluentwritten and oral communication skills in English are required.

• 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
• 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

Find out more about us!

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Ideal starting date: April 2022
• Location: Kirchberg
• Job Reference: UOL04720

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 75.285 (full time)

Applications in English should include:

• Full CV, including a list of publications
• Contact information for at least one referee

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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.

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.

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.

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