Professor in Non-Terrestrial Networks

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.

The Associate Professor (Chief Scientist II) / Assistant Professor (Senior Research Scientist) will be a member of the Signal Processing and Communications Research Group (SIGCOM). The post will reinforce the strategic research collaboration established with SES, around which an extensive research project portfolio has grown, supported by the European Space Agency, European Commission Horizon Europe, and the FNR. The majority of the projects include international scientific collaborations with renowned academic institutions and industrial stakeholders in the field. Annual external funding for this activity amounts to 10 MEUR/year. Currently, 28 PhD candidates, 33 Research Associates, 10 Research Scientists, and 2 faculty members contribute to this research activity.

Your role

The successful candidate is expected to assume a leading role in defining, acquiring managing, and scientifically contributing to projects in the area of Non-Terrestrial Communications Systems. The candidate will carry a leading role in the area of system optimization and management of nonterrestrial communications, focusing on spectrum coexistence, interference management, demand-based resource assignment and optimization with applications to novel wireless communication systems assisted by non-terrestrial networks.

The candidate will advise and support PhD candidates in their thesis research. English is the working language of this international research group. The research group is engaged in a number of European projects and national projects conducting research in close collaboration with the industry partners.

The candidate will design and deliver Bachelor and Master level classes in computer science, satellite communications and quantum communications, in the Bachelor in Engineering, the Interdisciplinary Space Master, and the Master in Cybersecurity. The candidate will undertake tutoring and internship supervision of Bachelor and Master students.

Your profile

• PhD in Telecommunication Engineering or relevant field
• At least 5 years of PostDoc research experience in a relevant research area
• Documented research expertise in: non-terrestrial communications, interference-limited wireless networks, demand-based resource management/optimization including beamforming design, reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS)-assisted communications, and artificial intelligence
• Proven track record in carrying a leading role in research project acquisition and project management
• Experience in research collaboration with industrial and international partners
• Experience in supporting PhD candidates in their research
• Commitment, team working and critical mind

Language Requirements

The University of Luxembourg is set in a multilingual and multicultural context. The person hired on this position must be proficient in English. The University encourages its staff to learn French or German and provides access to language courses to this end.

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

Submit application online including:

• Cover letter
• Detailed CV
• Complete list of publications
• List and short description of research projects acquired over the past 5 (five) years
• List of PhD theses supervised
• List of teaching activities over the past 5 (five) years
• Statement of research, teaching and other activities (i.e. Knowledge activities, IP assets, patents, startups, artifacts, others) planned at UL
• Names of 3 referees and the relationship to them

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. We encourage early application.

General Information

• Contract Type: Academic - Permanent
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg Campus
• Internal Title: Associate professor
• Job Reference: UOL06814

Gender equality

The University of Luxembourg is committed to achieving gender parity among its academic staff and aims to eliminate obstacles to recruitment of female professors and their career development. Should candidates present equivalent CVs, preference will be given to female candidates in all departments where gender parity is not yet achieved.