PhD Position in Software Security

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 Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) invites applications from PhD candidates in the general area of signal processing for wireless communications. SnT is carrying out interdisciplinary research in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services, often in collaboration with industrial, governmental or international partners.

The Centre is rapidly expanding its research activities and is seeking highly motivated PhD 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/trux

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 successful candidate will join a strong and motivated research team led by Prof. Jacques Klein and Prof. Tegawendé F. Bissyandé in order to carry out research in order to pursue a PhD on the following topic:

• Software Security and SOC automation

The position holder will be required to perform the following tasks:

• Carrying out research in the predefined areas
• Disseminating results through scientific publications
• Participating in proposal drafting
• Collaborating with industrial partners, and in particular with the Luxembourg Army

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in an exciting environment with top researchers in software security and experts in cyber defense. Collaborations with a Swiss cyber security entity is also foreseen.

Qualification: The candidate should possess an MSc degree or equivalent in Computer Science.

Experience: The ideal candidate should have some knowledge and experience in a number of the following topics:

• Software Security
• Software Engineering
• Data Analytics
• Previous experience in the above areas from a European Union agency, is considered as an asset

and be familiar with the principles of

• Cyber Incident Response
• Cyber Security Threats
• Cyber Defense
• Development skills in Java or C++ are required.

Senior as well as junior profiles are welcome.

Language Skills: Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. Knowledge of French, German or Luxembourgish is desirable.

• 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 to 48 months if required
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg
• Internal Title: Doctoral Researcher
• Employee and student status
• Job Reference: UOL03901

Applications should be submitted online and include:

• Full CV
• Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
• Short motivation letter

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.

The University of Luxembourg aspires to be one of Europe’s most highly regarded universities with a distinctly international and interdisciplinary character. It fosters the cross-fertilisation of research and teaching, is relevant to its country, is known worldwide for its research and teaching in targeted areas, and is establishing itself as an innovative model for contemporary European Higher Education. The University`s core asset is its well-connected world-class academic staff which will attract the most motivated, talented and creative students and young researchers who will learn to enjoy taking up challenges and develop into visionary thinkers able to shape society.

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