PhD Candidate in Social Science

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 young, vibrant, and interdisciplinary FINATRAX Research Group, which builds bridges between Business Research and Information Systems engineering. The group conducts research on the application and the impact of digital technologies like DLT/Blockchain, Digital Identities, and Machine Learning/AI 5G on organisations from both the private and public sectors. The group consists of doctoral and post-doctoral researchers from diverse backgrounds (e.g., policy, business, technology), united in pursuit of sustainable technologies that positively impact society. For more information, please visit our website: https://www.uni.lu/snt-en/research-groups/finatrax/

The successful person will pursue a Doctorate in Information Systems Engineering while collaborating on a publicly funded research project with our industry partner Encevo. In this project, the aim is to analyze and develop robust anonymization techniques that can balance privacy and data protection with data utility for a varying range of use cases and data types. The candidate will perform the work together with an interdisciplinary team of postdoctoral researchers who are experts in the field.

In general, the candidate will perform the following tasks:

• Carry out research in fields of interest to the research group, such as:Conduct interviews with the involved stakeholders
  • Examining socio-technical antecedents and implications of data anonymization,
  • Investigating the impacts of various anonymization techniques from a business, legal and regulatory standpoint
  • Designing and evaluating a reference process model to guide the implementation of legally compliant data anonymization
• Disseminate results through scientific publications in outlets on the intersection between information systems, computer science, and energy markets
• Support the conceptualization and writing of research proposals to attract industry partnerships as well as national and European grant projects
• Create project deliverables

Your profile

• Master’s degree in information systems, business informatics, business and management, computer science, software engineering, data science, or related fields with a socio-technical background
• Interest in data anonymization and/or technology law will be considered an asset
• Interest in applying methods commonly used in information systems research (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, design science research) will be considered an asset
• A collaborative team player with a desire to make a personal impact within our interdisciplinary research group
• The commitment to participate in the design and implementation of high-quality solutions that solve significant problems
• Self-initiative, creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and enthusiasm to work
• The position requires English-language proficiency for both written and verbal communication. Knowledge of French, German and/or Luxembourgish is not required

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 in English should include:

• A cover letter including:Full CV, including the contact address and work experience
  • A statement on the candidate’s personal motivation for applying (why a doctoral program, why in Luxembourg, minimum 300 words)
  • A statement on the candidate’s motivation for applying for this topic (minimum 300 words)
• Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken (Bachelor’s and Master’s degree or equivalent)

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 36 Month (extendable up to 48 months if required)
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg Campus
• Internal Title: Doctoral Researcher
• Job Reference: UOL07491

The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 41976 (full time).