Doctoral Position (PhD) in Computer Science on DLT-based systems for Space Robotics

Updated: over 2 years ago
Deadline: 30 Nov 2021

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.

The Centre is rapidly expanding its research activities and is seeking highly motivated doctoral candidates who wish to pursue research in close cooperation with our partners. For further information you may check: www.securityandtrust.lu and https://wwwen.uni.lu/snt/research/finatrax

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 a young, strong and motivated FINATRAX Research Group. The research group conducts research on the application and the impact of digital technologies like DLT/Blockchain, Digital Identities, Machine Learning/AI, and IoT/5G on organisations in the private or public sector. By doing so, it builds bridges between business research and information systems engineering. The group consists of doctoral and post-doctoral researchers coming from different disciplines (e.g., policy, business, technology) to pursue first-rate research on the design and impact of information systems.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to make an important contribution to several exciting research projects, most notably, FiReSpARX. In this project, the candidate will be tasked with developing a prototypical system for robotic trading in space. Space is becoming an increasingly competitive environment, where private and public players will deploy autonomous entities of all kinds (e.g., satellites, robots, etc.). Economic cooperation and interaction between these will be a key source of value creation. At the same time, such a system will also be highly relevant on earth.

Next to FIRESPARX, successful candidates will carry out research in the context of Prof. Fridgen’s PayPal-FNR PEARL Research Grant in the area of DLT/Blockchain, Digital Identities, and Machine Learning/AI. Successful candidates will thus have the opportunity to investigate a broad range of research areas 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...

Qualification: The candidate should possess a master degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems (Engineering), Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.

What we’re 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
Self-initiative, creativity, curiosity, flexibility and enthusiasm to work
The ideal candidate should have some knowledge and/or experience in one or several of the following areas:

Programming in one major programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript)
Designing, implementing, and testing software components
Requirements engineering
Knowledge and/or experience in related areas (e.g., financial markets or economics) will be appreciated but are not a requirement to apply.

Language Skills: Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. 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 3 Year - extendable up to 48 months if required
Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
Employee and student status
Location: Kirchberg
Job Reference: UOL04172

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
Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken (Bachelor’s and Master’s degree or equivalent)
Candidate’s higher education entrance qualification (e.g., high school diploma)
Reference letters by prior employers

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...

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