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About the SnT

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The  Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services.

We play an instrumental role in Europe by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent. We look for researchers from diverse academic backgrounds to contribute to our projects in areas such as : Network Security, Information Assurance, Model-driven Security, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Satellite Systems, Vehicular Networks, and ICT Services & Applications.

The Luxembourg National Research Fund (Fonds National de la Recherche - FNR) is the main funder of research activities in Luxembourg ( https : / / www.fnr.lu / ). Two funding instruments are in place to support high profile researchers : the ATTRACT for junior researchers (2-8 years after completion of a doctoral degree) and the PEARL for senior researchers. With the support of SnT, the position holder is expected to apply to one of these calls.

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.

Your role

The successful candidate will conduct research, education, and technology transfer in the area of the Cloud Systems Engineering. The candidate is an internationally recognized scientist in the field with a strong track record of internationally competitive research in relation to the candidate's career stage. The Chair, supported by Google Cloud, will build / lead a research team at SnT. The position holder will develop a long-term research program and also initiate collaborative research with SnT's industrial and governmental partners. The candidate is expected to build an international network participating in European and international research projects.

The mission is (but not limited) to :

• Build and lead a Cloud Systems Engineering group at SnT, University of Luxembourg
• Lead and develop excellent research and technology transfer creating impact at national and international levels
• Undertake and publish high-quality research cognizant of relevant metrics for international reputation and scholarly merit
• Establish systematic and structured approach to knowledge transfer through collaborative research with private and public sector actors, in particular Google Cloud
• Acquire competitive research funding through national and international funding bodies
• Take responsibility for all aspects of the research strategy, operations and management

Contact : Prof. Dr. Yves LE TRAON, Telephone : (+352) 46 66 44 5262, Email :

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How to apply

Applications should include :

Complete list of publications

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.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

Gender equality :

The University of Luxembourg is committed to achieving gender parity among its academic staff and aims to eliminate obstacles to recruitment of female professors and their career development. Should candidates present equivalent CVs, preference will be given to female candidates in all departments where gender parity is not yet achieved. 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.

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