Research Associate (Postdoc) in Information Systems Engineering
Université du Luxembourg
- Kirchberg, Luxemburg
- € 83.099 pro Jahr
- Freiberuflich
- Vollzeit
- Conduct cutting-edge research in areas of interest to the Research Group, including but not limited to:
- Investigating the use of emerging digital technologies, in particular emerging technologies such as digital wallets, blockchain/DLT, as well as privacy-enhancing technologies and artificial intelligence, in private and public services
- Observation of novel developments in these emerging digital technologies and available tools for implementing them
- Collection of functional and non-functional requirements of information systems in use
- Design and/or prototypical implementation of technical systems that address pressing challenges faced by private and public services
- Evaluating information systems constructed using emerging digital technologies from a quantitative (performance, costs, …) and qualitative (maturity, task fitness, efficiency, etc.) perspective
- Disseminate results through scientific publications, aiming for the best-ranked outlets
- Communicate and work with stakeholders in government (ministries, regulators, government-run start-up incubators) and companies
- Prepare research proposals to attract industry partnerships as well as national and European grant projects
- Manage research projects and prepare project deliverables
- Mentor and supervise PhD students, providing guidance and support in their research endeavors
- PhD degree in Information Systems, Business Informatics, Business Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Finance, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
- Proficiency in research methods commonly used in information systems research, such as design science research or quantitative methods
- Proven track record of publishing research papers in reputable conferences and journals
- Strong interest in publishing in high-ranked journals such as the Association for Information Systems Senior Scholars’ List of Premier Journals and in related outlets like Business & Information Systems Engineering, Electronic Markets, Government Information Quarterly, Technology in Society, or in Information Systems conferences like ICIS, ECIS, HICSS, and the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management
- A collaborative team player with a desire to make a personal impact within our interdisciplinary research group
- The commitment to participate in the design, implementation, and theoretical elaboration of high-quality solutions that solve significant problems
- Self-initiative, creativity, curiosity, flexibility and enthusiasm to work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. Knowledge of French, German, and Luxembourgish is not required
- Exciting infrastructures and unique labs. At SnT’s two campuses, our researchers can take a walk on the moon at the LunaLab, build a nanosatellite, or help make autonomous vehicles even better
- The right place for IMPACT. SnT researchers engage in demand-driven projects. Through our Partnership Programme, we work on projects with more than 55 industry partners
- Be part of a multicultural family. At SnT we have more than 60 nationalities. Throughout the year, we organise team-building events, networking activities and more
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month (extension possible)
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Kirchberg
- Job Reference: UOL06114
- A cover letter including:
- A research statement and a list of topics of particular interest to the candidate (250 words)
- A statement on the candidate’s personal motivation for applying (250 words)
- A strategy for the acquisition of research grants and industry partnerships (250 words)
- Full CV, including the contact address, work experience, and a list of publications
- Up to 3 publications in full-text, authored by the candidate
- Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses
- (If available) reference letters by prior employers