Research Scientist in Secure Mobile software engineering

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

The successful candidate will become a member of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust within the TruX Research Team.

Supervision team:

• Tegawendé BISSYANDE: Chief scientist at TruX
• Jacques KLEIN: Chief scientist at TruX

The main tasks will be to:

• Shape research directions and produce results on fundamental research problems
• Attract funding in cooperation with industrial partners
• Participate in proposal writing for national, European and international research bodies
• Coordinate research projects and deliver outputs
• Disseminate results through scientific publications, focusing on the KPIs of the SnT and of TruX
• Provide guidance to PhD and MSc students
• Participate to the teaching activities allocated to the team
• Provide support in setting up and running experimental environments for the TruX team
• Participate in organizing relevant workshops and demonstrations

Your profile

• A PhD degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are mandatory

Further:

• Competitive research record in software engineering focusing on one or more of the following topics:
  • Static and dynamic software analysis, including expertise in mobile app analysis
  • Software engineering for software security, including mobile security
  • Machine learning for software engineering and software security
• Consistent competitive research record with publications in top conferences and journals (e.g., ICSE, FSE, TOSEM, etc.)
• Proven track record of strong service commitment to the research community
• Proven track record of contribution to national/international projects and/or industrial project acquisition
• Proven track record in publicly releasing research artifacts and actionable tools
• Strong background in static program analysis, both practical and with deep understanding of the fundamental theory and upcoming challenges
• Strong expertise with existing static and dynamic analysis frameworks, such as Soot, FlowDroid, etc
• Proven track record of teaching activities in the related areas described above
• Experience with machine learning algorithms
• Extensive development skills in Python, Java, Bash, and C/C++
• Commitment, team working and a critical mind
• Proven record of student supervision in research activities

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

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter
• Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken

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: Permanent
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg Campus
• Internal Title: Research scientist
• Job Reference: UOL06709

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For further information about this position, please contact Prof. Tegawendé BISSYANDE