PhD candidate in Resilient Real-Time and Embedded Systems for Space and Ground

SnT is a centre carrying out interdisciplinary research in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) systems and services, often in collaboration with industrial, governmental or international partners. SnT is active in several international research projects funded by the Horizon2020 programme and the European Space Agency. For further information you may check: www.securityandtrust.lu

CritiX (Critical and Extreme Security and Dependability) is a research group, and a laboratory for state-of-the-art research in resilient computing. Our goal is to prepare systems to automatically and autonomous operate through accidental faults and withstand targeted attacks for extended periods of time. For further information you may check: http://wwwen.uni.lu/snt/research/critix

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!

Successful candidates will have the opportunity of shaping their PhD research around challenging and innovative research themes, as well as contributing to the ambitious research agenda of the CritiX lab. They will be given excellent conditions for the development of their research skills, in terms of working conditions, mentoring and laboratory facilities.

The research topics this opening is calling for are:

• Resilient Real-Time and Embedded Systems with a focus on Space Vehicles
• Fault and Intrusion Tolerant Real-Time Operating Systems, capable of withstanding radiative environments
• Hardware- / Software Co-design of Real-Time and Embedded Systems for Space

The candidate will be embedded in the FNR funded projects Hypervisor Enforced Radiation Tolerance in Multi-Core SoCs for Space (HERA) and Resilient and Secure Activation Control (ReSAC) as well as in the group’s industry partnerships, including with Intel Labs Europe and Huawei.

For further details, you may check: http://wwwen.uni.lu/snt/research/critix

Email informal enquiries / expressions of interest: 

Prof. Dr. Marcus Völp:

Email: [email protected]  , Subject: CRITIX – PHD CANDIDATE

• We welcome candidates with an MSc degree in Computer Science and/or Engineering, Informatics, or related areas in Applied Mathematics and Engineering
• Strong course background in the theory and practice of Security and/or Fault Tolerance, Real-time systems and/or Operating Systems will be considered as an advantage
• We consider as an advantage, proven research experience (publications, awards and other relevant aspects included in the CV will be considered)
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are mandatory
• We require commitment, team working and a critical mind

• 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!

Students can take advantage of several opportunities for growth and career development, from free language classes to career resources and extracurricular activities.

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month (extendable up to 48 months if required)
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval
• Employee and student status
• Job Reference: UOL05075

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

Applications, written in English should be submitted online and must include all of:

• Curriculum Vitae, including photo, your contact address, training record, work experience, publications (test results are optional but relevant, e.g., GRE, TOEFL; the same holds for your public projects, e.g., on github)
• Letter of intent (up to 500 words) including: (i) the personal motivations for applying to a PhD in the Univ. of Luxembourg SnT; (ii) the research topic(s) you select from the list above, in order of preference, together with your motivation for the selection
• Transcript of all courses and results from the university-level courses taken. Copies allowed. Legal originals immediately required in case of selection

Letters of reference are also extremely important in increasing the chances of success:

• TO BE SENT BY REFEREES DIRECTLY TO UL: letters of reference from three referees, sent directly to us, with contacts and position of person recommending, in plain ascii or pdf, emailed to:

[email protected] , Subject: CRITIX – PHD CANDIDATE

We ensure a full consideration for applications received by 31 August 2022 - then the posting will remain online until filled. 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.