Research Associate (Postdoc) in Algorithmic aspects of network slicing over next generation satellite systems

 

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 SIGCOM research group, headed by Prof. Björn Ottersten and Prof. Symeon Chatzinotas, carries out research activities in the areas of signal processing for wireless communication systems including satellite communications and radar systems, and is rapidly expanding its research areas to various enabling technologies for beyond 5G/6G wireless networks including the next generation of satellite communication systems. For details, you may refer to the following: https://wwwen.uni.lu/snt/research/sigcom

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!

Your Role...

This is a fully funded Postdoc position for 2 years within a large, national research project (INSTRUCT - INtegrated Satellite-TeRrestrial Systems for Ubiquitous Beyond 5G CommunicaTions). The project is run in close cooperation with SES (https://www.ses.com/). Therefore, the objectives of the project are aligned with the business interests of SES towards their next-generation satellite communication systems. More precisely, the project aims at developing traffic-engineering algorithms for network slicing taking into account the capabilities of next-generation satellite communication systems, such as multi-orbit space segment, softwarized and virtualized/cloudified satellite ground segment and interdependencies with the dynamic resource manager.

The successful candidate will work with an academic supervisor from the University of Luxembourg and with an industrial supervisor from SES, and join a strong and motivated research team lead by Prof. Björn Ottersten and Prof. Symeon Chatzinotas. The candidate is also expected to spend 25% of his/her time at the SES headquarters in Betzdorf, Luxembourg.

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

• Contribute to the national project “INtegrated Satellite-TeRrestrial Systems for Ubiquitous Beyond 5G CommunicaTions  - INSTRUCT”
• Project website: https://instruct-ipbg.uni.lu
• Carry out research in the predefined areas
• Disseminate results through scientific publications
• Present results in well-known international conferences and workshops
• Coordinating research projects and preparing project deliverables
• Preparing new research proposals to attract industrial, national and European projects
• Implementing, experimenting and validating solutions through relevant open-source tools and platforms and available testbeds
• Providing guidance to PhD and MSc students
• Organizing relevant workshops and demonstrations

Your Profile...

• A PhD degree in Telecommunication Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering with focus on Telecommunication Networks (ideally on 5G related topic)
• Sound publication track-record in the areas related to wireless or satellite networks
• Strong background in Computer Networking technologies (ideally in SDN/NFV)
• Knowledge of one or multiple areas listed below is highly desirable:
• Resource slicing and Network slicing
• Software defined networking and Network function virtualization
• Integrated/hybrid satellite-terrestrial networks
• Software defined radio based dynamic resource management
• Experience with optimization and/or machine learning algorithms/tools
• Experience with relevant open-source platforms and tools (e.g., OpenDayLight, ONOS, Ryu, OpenStack, OSM, ONAP, OpenBaton, Open5GCore, OAI, OpenSAND, etc)
• Strong computer programming skills in MATLAB. Python or C++ is a plus
• Experience of working with industrial projects or public funded research projects related to network slicing is highly desirable
• Highly committed, excellent team-worker, and strong critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Here’s what awaits you at SnT...

• 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
• 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

Find out more about us!

In Short...

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 2 Year
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg
• Job Reference: UOL03243

How to apply...

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae (including your contact address, work experience and list of publications)
• Cover letter indicating the research area of interest and your motivation
• A research statement (max 1 page)
• Contact information for 3 referees

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.

About the University of Luxembourg...

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.

Further information

For further information, please contact: Dr. Thang Xuan VU (thang.vu@uni.lu).

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Postdoctoral Position: Atomistic Modeling of Terahertz Spectroscopy

 

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 Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life 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.

A postdoctoral position is available in the Chair for Theoretical Chemical Physics (TCP), led by Prof. Alexandre Tkatchenko in the Department of Physics and Materials Science (DPhyMS) at the University of Luxembourg (http://www.tcpunilu.com). This research project is embedded within a strong collaboration between the TCP group and an internationally-leading pharmaceutical company.

DPhyMS at Uni.lu is a quickly growing physics department composed of 19 dynamic research groups, spanning the broad domain of condensed matter, molecular, and quantum physics. The University of Luxembourg is a young, dynamic, and well-funded university rapidly growing in international rankings. Luxembourg is a small European country with a very high quality of living and is bordered by France, Belgium, and Germany.

Your Role...

We are looking for motivated, independent, and skilled scientists to join our group. As part of the TCP group, researchers will have ample opportunity to exchange ideas, transfer knowledge, and to pick up new expertise. Our publications (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=o2t1Pv8AAAAJ&hl=en) provide a perspective on our research directions.

The applicant will develop and apply atomistic modeling methods for an efficient and accurate modeling of terahertz (THz) spectra of molecular crystal polymorphs. The work will involve employing a variety of first-principles methodologies, using materials discovery and informatics tools, and deploying machine learning for efficient spectroscopic simulations.

What we expect from you…

The positions are open to strong applicants with backgrounds in physics, chemistry and/or multidisciplinary background.

We offer...

Competitive salary and attractive working environment in one of the most enjoyable European cities (http://www.euraxess.lu).

In Short...

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 12 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Earliest starting date: January 2022
• Location: Limpertsberg
• Job Reference: UOL04534

How to apply...

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter
• Contact data for two referees

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.

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 …

• Find out more about the University
• Addresses, maps & routes to the various sites of the University

Further information...

For more information and applications contact: Prof. Dr. Alexandre Tkatchenko (alexandre.tkatchenko@uni.lu).

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Doctoral candidate (PhD student) in Computer Science

 

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 Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life 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 University of Luxembourg invites applications to the vacancy in the Department of Computer Science (http://dcs.uni.lu).

Objectives...

In this proposed PhD thesis topic, we aim to develop the first account ecosystem management and security analysis tool. To achieve this, we must solve foundational research questions and develop efficient algorithms as outlined below. The developed algorithms will be implemented into a fully functional prototype.

Your Role...

The candidate’s tasks include:

• Assistance with teaching classes in security
• Conducting research publishable in reputable international venues
• Writing of progress reports and presentations towards thesis
• Work constructively towards goals set by supervisors

The candidate should be prepared to engage in the project ``Semi-Controlled Distributed Account Management’’ described below. The project is within the Security and Trust of Software System (SaToSS) research group led by Prof Sjouke Mauw.

Description of proposed PhD thesis topic...

The use of a password manager is a current best practice that many users and organisations follow. Password managers facilitate the generation and maintenance of unique, complex and random passwords and thus help prevent account compromise due to weak or reused passwords. However, with the rising number of apps, online accounts, smart devices and authentication methods, we are facing many new threats that are not related to passwords. For example, we must now also worry about misconfigured apps, third-party access permissions to accounts, vulnerabilities of devices, and security incidents at service providers.

Moreover, our apps, accounts, and devices are interconnected: An email app on a smartphone provides access to the email account to anyone who can unlock the smartphone. If, say, the smartphone user’s groceries account supports password resetting by email, then the user’s groceries account, too, can be accessed by anyone who can unlock the smartphone. There are many other such connections due to multi-factor, single sign-on, and other authentication methods. We refer to this collection of apps, devices, accounts, and authentication methods as an account ecosystem.

The interconnected nature of items in an account ecosystem means that for any security incident involving one item, there are potential ramifications for every other item in an account ecosystem. In our user study of 20 young to middle aged adults, they reported on average 43 items in their account ecosystems that were in active use.  The complexity of account ecosystems is expected to further increase significantly with new services, such as Open Banking, connecting our existing accounts with new third-party account services, and new items, such as wearable devices, smart home appliances, car infotainment systems connecting to our existing devices such as smartphones, home routers, and introducing new apps and cloud services to control them.

Yet, there is no tool that helps managing our account ecosystems and no simple way to assess the risks to the integrity and availability of items in our account ecosystem. Indeed, it is precisely the lack of such a tool at the larger scale of an organisation’s account ecosystem that leaves many institutions blind to the possible attack paths that ransomware attacks have exploited.

What we expect from you…

The candidate must have a master degree and outstanding qualifications in computer science, mathematics or a related discipline.

The candidate should have excellent spoken and written communication skills. The candidate should be prepared to integrate into the SaToSS research group, led by Prof Sjouke Mauw, which maintains excellent communication between all members.

We offer...

• A large and dynamic research group with an exciting international environment
• Training in scientific and transferable skills; participation in schools, conferences and workshops
• The University of Luxembourg offers highly competitive salaries and is an equal opportunity employer

In Short...

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month, extendable to 48 months
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Starting date: As soon as possible
• Topics in security, privacy and formal methods
• Student and employee status
• Location: Belval
• Job Reference: UOL04429

How to apply...

Applications written in English should be submitted online and include:

• Detailed curriculum vitae, including your contact address, work experience and publications
• Letter of motivation. *This is essential and must clearly state how the experience and interests of the candidate are related to the PhD topic advertised. Generic applications that are not tailored to the group and topic will not be considered*
• Degree certificates and transcript of all grades from university-level courses taken
• Contact information for 2-3 referees

Early submission is highly encouraged as the applications are processed in order of reception. Applications by email will not be considered, but we encourage applicants to contact the research group with questions.

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 …

• Find out more about the University
• Addresses, maps & routes to the various sites of the University

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PhD Candidates / Spontaneous Applications

 

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.

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 University of Luxembourg is continuously seeking to hire highly motivated and outstanding doctoral researchers to work on different enabling technologies for the next generation (Beyond 5G/6G) wireless communications networks for its Interdisciplinary Centre of Security and Trust (SnT), within the Signal Processing and Communications (SigCom) research group, led by Prof. Björn Ottersten and Prof. Symeon Chatzinotas.

The SigCom research group at the SnT carries out research activities in the areas of signal processing for wireless communication systems including satellite communications and radar systems, and is rapidly expanding its research areas to various enabling technologies for beyond 5G/6G wireless networks. For details, you may refer to the following: https://wwwen.uni.lu/snt/research/sigcom

Your Role...

The successful candidate is expected to perform the following tasks:

• Carrying out novel research works in one of the following predefined areas
• Novel communications technologies for Beyond 5G/6G networks and services
• Cellular, UAV, IoT, Tactile Internet, MEC, V2X, D2D, M2M, eMBB, mMTC and URLLC
• Machine learning/deep learning techniques and Artificial Intelligence for wireless communications
• Reinforcement learning, active learning, transfer learning, federated learning and interpretable/explainable AI
• Software defined networking, network virtualization and network slicing for wireless networks
• Energy-efficient communication technologies
• Energy harvesting, SWIPT, backscatter communications and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces
• Advanced multi-antenna technologies for B5G/6G wireless networks
• Massive MIMO, cell-free massive MIMO, beamspace massive MIMO, active antennas, smart antennas, precoding, hybrid analog-digital beamforming and 3D beamforming
• Communications technologies at the higher frequencies
• mmWave, TeraHertz and optical
• Communication technologies for Tactile Internet applications including wireless augmented/virtual reality and teleoperation systems
• Quantum-assisted communication technologies for 6G wireless networks  

• Disseminating results through scientific publications
• Presenting results in the well-known international conferences and workshops

Your Profile...

The candidate should possess an M.Sc./M.Eng. Degree in Telecommunication Engineering, signal processing, machine learning or a closely related field in Electronic, Electrical and Computer Engineering.

The ideal candidate should have been within top 10% of class during his/her graduation, and should have published at least one authored conference paper in an international conference or one authored journal paper in an international journal.

Experience: The candidate should have some knowledge and experience in some of the following topics/tools:

• 5G wireless communications technologies 
• Wireless Internet of Things (IoT) technologies
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
• Resource allocation and optimization
• Network virtualization and network slicing
• MAC techniques/protocols for wireless systems
• Graph signal processing
• Machine learning (supervised, unsupervised and reinforcement) and tools (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras and GreyCat)
• Deep learning (deep neural network, recurrent neural network, LSTM)
• Optimization theory
• Stochastic geometry

Programming skills: MATLAB, Python or C++.

Language Skills: Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are mandatory.

Here’s what awaits you at SnT...

• 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
• 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

Find out more about us!

In Short...

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract ,3 years - extendable up to 4
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Employee and student status
• Location: Kirchberg
• Job Reference: UOL03167

How to apply...

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

• Curriculum Vitae (including your contact address, work experience, publications)
• Cover letter indicating the research area of interest and your motivation
• A research statement (max. 1 page)
• Contact information for 3 referees

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

The applications will be evaluated on a monthly rotating basis and candidates will be invited for interview, in case of a vacant position matching their profile. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

In addition, applicants are invited to apply to all SIGCOM positions they find relevant.

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.

About the University of Luxembourg...

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.

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PhD student in the field of Contemporary European History

 

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.

The Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH) is a research centre for the study, analysis and public dissemination of contemporary history of Luxembourg and Europe with a particular focus on digital methods and tools for doing innovative historical research. It serves as a catalyst for innovative and creative scholarship and new forms of public dissemination and societal engagement with history.

Your Role...

The PhD student will be a member of the C²DH, the world’s largest research centre for digital history. The student will work under the supervision of Prof. Dr Machteld Venken as part of the research project “Transnational popular culture – Europe in the long 1960s” supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) in Germany and the National Research Fund (FNR) in Luxembourg. The aim of the project is to analyse European cultural transfers from a transnational and transregional perspective in the “long” 1960s. The PhD candidate will develop a case study on the national, transregional and transnational history of the Luxembourg City Fun Fair (Schueberfouer or Schobermesse).

Research and write a thesis on the history of the Luxembourg City Fun Fair / Schueberfouer

Conduct thesis research using digital sources, tools and/or methods, oral history and participant observation

Conduct a research visit to Chicago (USA)

What we expect from you…

• Master’s degree or diploma (Master equivalent) in history, anthropology, cultural studies or sociology
• Experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
• Excellent command of the following languages: German, French, English
• Knowledge of Luxembourgish is considered an advantage

We Offer...

A creative and innovative working environment within the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) with great opportunities for training in new digital research tools and methodologies

An attractive salary

A multilingual, international and interdisciplinary working environment

In Short...

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month - (renewable for up to 48 months, depending on thesis progress evaluation. Project funding is available for 48 months)
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Employee and student status
• Location: Belval
• Job Reference: UOL04273

How to apply...

Applications should be submitted online and include:

• Covering letter
• Brief writing sample (maximum 25 pages) demonstrating ability to marshal evidence, apply appropriate analytical methods and present results
• Curriculum vitae
• List of publications (if available)
• Copies of diplomas
• Two employment references (no recommendation letters are needed)

We ensure a full consideration for applications received by 31st October 2021. Please apply 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.

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 …

• Find out more about the University
• Addresses, maps & routes to the various sites of the University

Further information...

For further information, please contact: machteld.venken@uni.lu

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Doctoral candidate (PhD student) in Experimental Psychology

 

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 Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) brings together expertise from the humanities, linguistics, cognitive sciences, social and educational sciences. People from across 20 disciplines are working within the Faculty. Along with the disciplinary approach a very ambitious interdisciplinary research culture has been developed.

The faculty’s research and teaching focuses on social, economic, political and educational issues with the common goal of contributing to an inclusive, open and resourceful society. The FHSE offers four Bachelor and 15 Master degrees and a doctoral school providing students with the necessary knowledge and high-qualified skills to succeed in their future career.

Your Role...

This PhD project will take place in the context of the international research project “Understanding the role of spatial number representations and spatial skills in mathematical abilities: From kindergarten to higher education” (SpaNuMaDev). The SpaNuMaDev project is funded by the INTER grant scheme of the Fonds National de la Recherche Luxembourg (FNR) and will be realized in collaboration with the University of Ghent (Belgium), the Thomas Moore College (Belgium) and the University of Loughborough (United Kingdom).

The research programme

The present project is a large-scale developmental project, which proposes to measures spatial number representations, spatial skills and mathematical abilities and specifies their relationship over a time window that covers the whole period of formal education, from kindergarten to higher education. This knowledge is crucial for understanding numerical development and mathematical learning. It will contribute to evidence-based intervention and curriculum development in mathematics. At the University of Luxembourg, the project will concentrate on early education, focusing on the transition from Kindergarten to primary school.

Role

• Prepare a doctoral thesis in Experimental Psychology on numerical cognition
• Contribute to the research project “Understanding the role of spatial number representations and spatial skills in mathematical abilities: From kindergarten to higher education”and collaborate with all project partners
• Present research findings at workshops and conferences
• Publish scientific articles in peer-reviewed international journals of high quality
• Write a cumulative PhD thesis

What we expect from you…

• Master's Degree (or equivalent) in Psychology or related field. It is possible to apply if the respective degree is to be obtained soon
• Knowledge of and / or experience with experimental-psychological research designs
• Knowledge of / and or experience with software for running behavioural experimental designs and data collection (e.g. E-Prime, Pyton or similar)
• Experience and / or motivation to test young children attending fundamental school (5 – 7 year-olds)
• Excellent knowledge of quantitative statistics including related analysis software (SPSS, R, etc)
• Strong motivation to engage in the research topic
• Fluent in written and spoken English, very good mastery of at least one of the official languages of Luxembourg (Luxemburgish, German, French)

We offer...

• An exciting and relevant research topic
• A dynamic, collaborative work environment and a supportive academic community
• Access to cutting-edge research facilities
• Full funding as well as financial support for participation in scientific activities (workshops, conferences, summer schools, etc.)
• Regular full time work contract in line with the regulations of University of Luxembourg including paid leave, health insurance, pension funds, and other benefits
• Enrolment in the doctoral school with an interesting offer of disciplinary or interdisciplinary courses and transferable skills training
• A personal workspace at the University

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
• Location: Belval
• Employee and student status
• Job Reference: UOL04478

How to apply...

Applications should be submitted online and include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Digital copy of University diploma and a transcript of results
• Motivation letter detailing why you intend to undertake a PhD, an explanation of your motives for participating in this particular research programme, and expected learning outcomes/career perspectives
• Contact information of two references (we might contact them)
• List of publications (if applicable)

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply 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.

Here’s what awaits you at the University

• 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 …

• Find out more about the University
• Addresses, maps & routes to the various sites of the University

Further information...

For further information concerning this position, please contact Prof. Christine Schiltz (christine.schiltz@uni.lu).

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PhD candidate in Future Satellite Systems

 

The University of Luxembourg seeks to hire outstanding researchers working towards a PhD degree, at its Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT). SnT is a centre carrying out interdisciplinary research in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) systems and services. SnT is active in several international research projects funded by the European Space Agency and the EU7th framework program. For further information, you may check: www.securityandtrust.lu, and https://wwwfr.uni.lu/snt/research/sigcom

The Centre is rapidly expanding its research activities and is seeking a highly motivate PhD candidate who wishes to contribute to its partnership and research projects. The main research area is on Satellite Communication Systems and requires a combination of mathematical tools as well as the capacity to develop demonstrators in laboratory environments using Software Defined Radio tools.

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!

Your Role

The successful candidate will join a strong and motivated research team led by Prof. Björn Ottersten and Dr. Symeon Chatzinotas in order to pursue the PhD degree in one or more of the following signal processing topics:

• Interference management in future satellite systems.
• Advanced beamforming and precoding in future satellite systems.
• AI/ML techniques.

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

• Carrying out research in the predefined areas.
• Participating in research proposal drafting and project deliverables.
• Implementation of the developed algorithms on SDR platforms.
• Perform laboratory experimentation, validation, and testing.
• Disseminating results through scientific publications and conference presentations.
• Assisting in organization of relevant workshops and demos.

Your Profile

Qualification: The candidate should possess a Master in Engineering (M.E.) degree or equivalent in Engineering, Computer Science or Applied Mathematics.

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

• Digital Signal Processing
• Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) systems
• Wireless Systems
• Statistical signal processing
• FPGA/SDR experience is desirable.
• Microwave/RF design skills is an advantage

Language Skills: Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.

Here’s what awaits you at SnT

• 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!

• Complete picture of the perks we offer
• Discover our Partnership Programme
• Download the brochure: Why choose SnT for your PhD?

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

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
• Location: Kirchberg
• Employee and student status
• Job Reference: UOL04513

Further Information

Applications should be submitted online and include:

• Full CV, including list of publications and contact details of two referees
• Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
• Research statement and topics of particular interest to the candidate (300 words)
• All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply 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.

About the University of Luxembourg

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.

Further information

Please contact us at:

Juan.Duncan@uni.lu

Symeon.Chatzinotas@uni.lu

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