Research & Development Specialist

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

• Support project management activities
• Track milestones and deliverables
• Coordinate timelines across teams
• Manage documentation
• Help ensure projects stay on scope and on schedule

The successful candidate will become a member of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust within the Interdisciplinary Research in SEDAN Team under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Radu STATE at the University of Luxembourg.

We're looking for an R&D Specialist to help shape and deliver our research agenda. You'll work closely with researchers and stakeholders to define new research projects — scoping objectives, identifying methodologies, and assessing feasibility and impact — then take an active role in executing them, from data collection and experimentation to analysis and reporting.

Beyond the technical work, you'll act as a bridge between the scientific and operational sides of R&D, keeping projects moving while maintaining research rigor.

Your profile

• Comfortable working across the full project lifecycle — from initial concept to final delivery
• Strong organizational skills
• Scientific curiosity
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Language requirements: The University of Luxembourg is set in a multilingual and multicultural context. The person hired on this position must have an excellent knowledge in English and either French or German. The University encourages its staff to learn the other language and provides access to language courses to this end.

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, including:

• For each degree received or currently enrolled in, the degree, institution name, city, and country, and date (or expected date) of graduation

• Title and short summary of final thesis

• List of publications (if any)

• Name, affiliation, and contact details of at least two recommenders

• If available, link to GitHub repository including completed open-source projects

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

• Cover letter

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 6 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg Campus
• Internal Title: Research and development specialist
• Job Reference: UOL08477