Postdoctoral Researcher in HPC

About this position

About us

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

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) at the University of Luxembourg 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 the environment we live in.

The EuroHPC Virtual Training Academy (EVITA) is a European initiative building a unified and sustainable training ecosystem for High-Performance Computing (HPC) and emerging technologies. Funded by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking, EVITA brings together leading universities, research institutions, supercomputing centres and training providers across Europe. At the core of EVITA is a Competence and Qualification Framework (CQF) that connects HPC skills, modular training content, courses and personalised learning pathways.

The project is also developing qualification and certification approaches, high-quality reusable training materials, and a common digital platform to make HPC training more accessible and coherent across Europe.

The University of Luxembourg contributes across several core areas of EVITA, including the CQF and Skill Tree, qualification schemes, training module development and quality assurance, and the integration of training content into the EVITA platform. FSTM also leads activities related to the long-term sustainability and external adoption of the Academy.

Your role

• Contribute to the further development and implementation of the EVITA Competence and Qualification Framework (CQF), including skills mapping and qualification-related activities
• Develop, review and improve technical training materials, modules and courses in HPC and related technologies, ensuring their technical quality and relevance
• Apply and contribute to the further development of the EVITA methodology for aligning training content with identified competencies, skills, and evolving technology needs
• Contribute to the integration, validation and maintenance of training content within the EVITA platform
• Provide technical support to pilot modules, external reviewers, training providers and cascade-funded training activities
• Contribute to relevant project deliverables, reports and technical documentation

For further information about the vacancy, please contact Johnatan Eliabeth Pecero Sanchez: and Nada Drais: .

Your profile

• PhD in Computer Science, High-Performance Computing, Computational Science, or a closely related technical discipline, with experience or strong interest in education, training or skills development
• Sound knowledge of High-Performance Computing (HPC) concepts and technologies, with the ability to work with technical HPC content
• Ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts clearly and contribute to the development and review of technical training materials
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative, interdisciplinary and international environments and to contribute to project deliverables and technical documentation
• Excellent command in English is required

Nice to have:

• Experience developing, delivering or reviewing technical training materials, courses or learning resources in HPC or related computing fields
• Familiarity with competence or qualification frameworks, skills mapping, certification, micro-credentials or related approaches
• Experience with digital training environments, online learning platforms or learning management systems
• Experience contributing to European or other collaborative research, training or capacity-building projects

We offer

• A modern, dynamic university with a personal and inclusive atmosphere. Multilingual and international character. Staff coming from more than 90 countries. Member of The Guild of European Research Intensive Universities
• An exceptional research environment, supported by skilled staff and high-quality equipment. Strong links to professional sectors and the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban campus with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and a wide range of non-academic partners including ministries, local governments, associations, and NGOs

How to apply

Applications, in PDF format, should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter detailing your motivation for applying to the advertised research topic and/or project, including how your background, interests, and career goals align with its objective
• PhD diploma or a letter/information indicating the expected defense date
• Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
• 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.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval Campus
• Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
• Job Reference: UOL08462

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 87306 (full time).