Doctoral researcher (PhD candidate) in Computer Science

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 01 Jul 2022

The 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.

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of MathematicsPhysicsEngineeringComputer ScienceLife Sciences and Medicine. Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens, in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.

The Research Group for Computational Interaction“COIN” (led by Prof. Dr. Luis Leiva), part of the Interdisciplinary Lab for Intelligent and Adaptive Systems (ILIAS), embedded in the Department of Computer Science (DCS) of the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM), is looking for a Doctoral researcher (PhD candidate) in Computer Science.


Your Role...

The successful applicant will be integrated in the research group COIN, a recently established research group in the University of Luxembourg. The doctoral student will be a member of the Doctoral School for Science and Engineering (DSSE) offering a Doctoral Program in Computer Science, aiming to provide interdisciplinary and internationally competitive research training.

Your Mission

  • Advance research progress on computational interaction
  • Disseminate results through scientific publications in journals and conferences
  • Limited teaching activity of 2h per week

What we expect from you…
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or related disciplines
  • Proven experience (e.g. via publications or personal projects) in Machine Learning and/or Human-Computer Interaction
  • Familiarity with Reinforcement Learning and Adaptive User Interfaces will be appreciated
  • Language: Good commandment of English is a must

In Short...
  • Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month (extendable up to 48 months if required)
  • Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
  • Employee and student status
  • Location: Belval
  • Job Reference: UOL05004

The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 38.028,96 (full time)


How to apply...

Please send the following documents in PDF:

  • Master’s diploma
  • CV
  • List of publications and/or personal projects
  • Motivation letter
  • Name + email of 2 referees who could provide a letter of recommendation if need be

Please do NOT send study transcripts or grades.

Applications are to be received no later than June 30, 2022. Early applications are encouraged. Only complete applications will be considered. The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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.


In return you will get…
  • 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 …

Further information...

For more information please contact Prof. Dr. Luis Leiva (https://luis.leiva.name ) or check the university website: https://www.uni.lu



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