The University of Luxembourg seeks to hire a highly motivated and outstanding researcher in the areas of Embedded Systems, at its Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability, and Trust (SnT). SnT is a centre carrying out interdisciplinary research in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) systems and services. SnT is active in several international research projects funded by the European Space Agency and the EU7th framework program. For further information, you may check: www.securityandtrust.lu, and wwwen.uni.lu/snt/research/sigcom.
The Centre is rapidly expanding its research activities and is seeking a highly motivated Researcher who wishes to contribute to its partnership and research projects. The successful candidate will perform theoretical and experimental research on Embedded Systems applied for future communication and radar systems.
We’re looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place!
Your Role...
The successful candidate will join a strong and motivated research team led by Prof. Björn Ottersten and Dr. Symeon Chatzinotas to work on one or more of the following areas:
- Research on Embedded Systems and Artificial Intelligence for:
- MIMO communications with LTE, NR, 5G and beyond.
- Next generation MIMO satellite communications.
- Distributed MIMO satellite applications.
- Next generation Earth observation and Remote Sensing applications including automotive and civilian radar.
- Distributed and Collaborative processing systems.
- On-board processing techniques.
- Internet-of-Things, Machine-to-Machine communications.
- Vehicular communications and autonomous driving.
- Opening his own research line in synergy with the currents research projects.
The position holder will be required to perform the following tasks:
- Researching the predefined areas.
- Participating in research proposal drafting and project deliverables.
- Collaborate in ongoing ESA, European, and national projects.
- Disseminating results through scientific publications and conference presentations.
- Assisting in the organization of relevant workshops and demos.
Your Profile...
Qualification: The candidate should possess a Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or affine. With a proven record of accomplishment in the area of Embedded Systems
Experience: The ideal candidate should have some knowledge and experience in a number of the following topics:
- A solid mathematical background.
- Embedded systems techniques.
- Embedded processing systems. ZINQ, ARM with architectures 32&64 bits
- Embedded operating systems, FreeRTOS, Yocto, Petalinux, PINQ.
- Hardware Software co-design techniques. FPGA design and verification.
- Software Development using C++, Python, MATLAB.
- Being familiar with the commerically available embedded system design and simulation tools in particular the Xilinx tool set. VIVADO, VITIS, HLS, SDK, SystemGenerator, etc.
- Knowledge of Communications and Networking standards would be a benefit.
Language Skills: Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
Here’s what awaits you at SnT...
- 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
Find out more about us!
In Short...
- Contract Type: Befristeter Vertrag 24 Monat (extendable)
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Stunden pro Woche
- Location: Kirchberg
- Job Reference: UOL06093
The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 83099 full time
How to apply...
Applications should include:
- Full CV, including a list of publications and contact details of two referees
- Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses
- Research statement and topics of particular interest to the candidate (300 words)
- All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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 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.
About the University of Luxembourg...
University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.
Further information
Please contact us at: Juan.Duncan@uni.lu, Symeon.Chatzinotas@uni.lu
Job Reference: UOL06093
$ads={1}