R&D Specialist in AI and Software Engineering

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.

Your role

The successful candidate will join the Security, Reasoning and Validation (SERVAL) research group and work under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Maxime Cordy to transform cutting-edge research into usable, high-impact software tools. The role is part of a broader initiative to support the deployment of trustworthy AI systems by building open-source projects, demonstrators, and prototypes that reflect the group's academic and industrial research contributions.

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

• Act as the main contributor to an open-source project related to AI system evaluation, with the aim to develop it into a real product and foster a user and contributor community
• Design and build demonstrators to showcase academic and industrial research outcomes
• Prototype with emerging technologies, frameworks, and methods related to AI and software engineering
• Contribute to team knowledge-sharing efforts and promote best practices in software development

For further information, please contact Dr. Maxime Cordy

Your profile

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Bachelor's degree can be considered if the candidate has extensive experience and/or outstanding skills
• Proven experience as a full-stack developer (frontend, backend, deployment)
• Strong knowledge of Python development practices and tools/frameworks; other programming languages are an asset
• Ability to lead and take ownership of software development projects
• Ideally, experience contributing to or managing open-source software projects
• Strong communication skills and an appetite for engaging with stakeholders and building community around developed tools

Language Skills: Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. French is a plus.

We offer

• 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 …

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Full CV, including list of publications
• Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
• Research statement and topics of particular interest to the candidate (300 words)

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 is committed to achieving gender parity among its staff. Should candidates present equivalent profiles, 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.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 18 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg Campus
• Internal Title: Research and development specialist
• Job Reference: UOL07708

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