Research Specialist in AI & Software Engineering

About this position

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.

The successful candidate will join the SERVAL research group and contribute to research and development activities at the intersection of Agentic AI, AI Security, Trustworthy AI, Software Engineering, and Cybersecurity. The group is developing novel methods, tools, and platforms to support the safe deployment of AI systems in real-world environments. Current research activities focus on topics such as:

AI agents and computer-use agents

Security, robustness, and trustworthiness of AI systems

Evaluation, benchmarking, and testing of AI systems

Runtime monitoring and governance of AI agents

Formal specification and verification techniques for AI-enabled systems

AI systems for enterprise and cybersecurity applications

AI compliance, risk assessment, and trustworthy AI engineering

Your role

The candidate will contribute to both fundamental research and the development of practical software platforms and demonstrators in collaboration with industrial and public-sector partners. The position holder will be required to perform the following tasks:

Act as the main contributor to a software development project related to agentic AI, with the aim to develop it into a real product

Design and build demonstrators to showcase academic and industrial research outcomes.

Prototype with emerging technologies, frameworks, and methods related to AI and software engineering

Contribute to team knowledge-sharing efforts and promote best practices in software development

Your profile

Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Bachelor's degree can be considered if the candidate has extensive experience and/or outstanding skills

Proven experience as a full-stack developer with more focus on backend and deployment

Strong knowledge of Python development practices and tools/frameworks; other programming languages are an asset

Ability to lead and take ownership of software development projects

Ideally, experience contributing to or managing open-source software projects

Knowledge of both the basics and the latest developments of machine learning, in particular large language models and agentic framewoks will be considered a strong asset

Language Skills:

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

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:

Full CV, including list of publications

Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken

Research statement and topics of particular interest to the candidate (300 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.

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 18 Month

Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week

Location: Kirchberg Campus

Internal Title: Research and development specialist

Job Reference: UOL08344

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