Postdoc in Information Systems & Socio-Technical AI

About this position

About us

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.

Successful candidates 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 technology on organisations in the private or public sector. Our team consists of international researchers with backgrounds in technology, law, management, economics, and other fields, united by a shared commitment to advancing sustainable technologies that benefit society.

We target primarily Information Systems (IS) outlets, including the European and International Conferences on Information Systems (ECIS and ICIS) as well as top-tier journals in the IS field (Senior scholars' list of premier journals, Electronic Markets, Business and Information Systems Engineering). For more information, please visit our website: https://www.uni.lu/snt-en/research-groups/finatrax/join-us/

Your role

The candidate will be funded through a Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) project with a leading energy supplier in Luxembourg, as well as through other industry partnerships and public research projects. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of technological innovation adoption within an organisation. The candidate will perform the following tasks, among others:

• Establishing the socio-technical foundations for designing reliable, governed, customer-centric agentic AI in the regulated European energy sector.
• Conducting design science research by developing processes, models, methods, and systems and evaluating their effectiveness and utility.
• Investigating agentic AI platforms that consider the perspectives of individuals and organisations to ensure the reliable and trustworthy use of technology.
• Manage research projects and prepare project deliverables in collaboration with our (industry) partners.
• Disseminating results through scientific publications, aiming for the best-ranked outlets (e.g., Association for Information System's Senior Scholars' List of Premier Journals).
• Communicating and working with stakeholders in government (ministries, regulators, government-run start-up incubators) and companies.
• Preparing research proposals to attract industry partnerships as well as national and European grant projects.
• Mentoring and supervising PhD and Master students: providing guidance and support in their personal and group-strategic research endeavors, e.g. thesis, conference publications

Your profile

• PhD degree in Information Systems, Information Systems Engineering, Management / Business Administration, Agentic AI, Cybersecurity or related discipline
• Experience in publishing high-quality research, as demonstrated by research under review or published in top-tier journals, such as Electronic Markets , Business Information Systems Engineering , and Decision Support Systems , as well as conference proceedings, such as the European Conference on Information Systems and the International Conference on Information Systems
• Strong background in Information Systems Engineering, Agentic AI and Cybersecurity
• Excellent knowledge of English

What we are also looking for:

• A collaborative team player aiming 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
• Experience with interdisciplinary research projects and related research methods, e.g., design science research
• Given the group's collaborative culture and strategic focus, the candidate should be open and motivated to conduct research within the Information Systems Research discipline

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 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 (250 words)
• 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
• A research statement and a list of topics of particular interest to the candidate (250 words), followed by a concrete research agenda of planned research activities that are aligned with the topics covered by FINATRAX and ideally target the Information Systems discipline (max 500 words). Please discuss research questions, including methods, theoretical lenses (if any), and targeted outlets (conferences/journals)
• A strategy for the acquisition of research grants and industry partnerships (250 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.

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: Kirchberg Campus
• Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
• Job Reference: UOL08490

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