Postdoctoral Researcher in Applied Artificial Intelligence

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 selected candidate will primarily contribute to a partnership project with ESM, the European Stability Market, located in Luxembourg. The candidate will join the Security, Reasoning and Validation (Serval) research group and work on a research project related to the application of machine learning for official statistics. The subjects of the research are : AI-assisted Bond Issuance, Causal Methods for Enhanced Market Intelligence, Automated Market Research Summaries via RAG-enabled AI.

The successful candidate will extensively explore and analyse the suitability and potential benefits of new-generation AI (in particular Large Language Models and Agentic AI systems) in these tasks. These investigations include the feasibility, practicality and success evaluation of prototype implementations.

The team you will be working with :

• Dr. Maxime Cordy
• Sylvain Kubler
• Dr. Mike Papadakis

The position holder will be required to perform the following tasks / will do research on the following topics :

Research Associate Role : Under the direction of their supervisor, the candidate will carry out research activities and support the PhD students working on this project. This includes conducting literature surveys and establishing state-of-the-art; developing necessary experimental and simulation facilities where required; planning, executing, and analyzing experiments and simulations; conducting joint and independent research activities; contributing to project deliverables, milestones, demonstrations, and meetings; disseminating results at international scientific conferences / workshops and peer reviewed scientific publications.

Your profile

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

We offer

How to apply

Applications should include :

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 :

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 85176 (full time).