Research Associate (Postdoc) in Requirement Engineering with emphasis on Regulatory Compliance

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

We offer an attractive research associate (postdoc) position in the context of FutureFinTech, formerly known as the National Centre of Excellence in Financial Technologies (NCER FinTech), an interdisciplinary initiative addressing the technological challenges and opportunities in the financial sector.

The successful candidate will join the SVV research group, headed by Prof. Domenico Bianculli and will work with Prof. Domenico Bianculli and Dr. Sallam Abualhaija.

The group focuses on the development and design of reliable, safe, and secure software systems, carrying out both upstream activities such as requirements quality assurance and architecture analysis, as well as downstream verification & validation activities, such as software testing and runtime verification. For further information, you may refer to https://www.uni.lu/snt-en/research-groups/svv

The SVV group is involved in the FutureFinTech through multiple ramp-up projects, focusing on automating change impact analysis of financial regulations, automated compliance checking and monitoring of investment fund activities, completeness checking of content requirements in regulated documents, and formalization of legal provisions to enable program analysis for compliance.

The position holder will be required to perform the following tasks:

• Carrying out research in the predefined areas
• Implementing prototype tools
• Managing and contributing to national and international research projects
• Preparing project deliverables
• Disseminating results through scientific publications
• Presenting results in well-known international conferences and workshops
• Providing guidance to PhD, MSc, and BSc students
• Organizing relevant workshops and demonstrations
• Participating in proposal drafting to attract industrial, national, and European projects
  
  

Your profile

We are looking for a motivated candidate who can work independently and efficiently, is proactive in solving problems, and has strong analytical skills. The candidate should be interested in working in an international team with a multi-disciplinary set of backgrounds, where sharing resources and teamwork is essential. Most importantly, the candidate should be curiosity driven and willing to constantly learn new things!

Qualification: PhD degree in Computer Science, Informatics, or Software Engineering.

Experience:

• Knowledge (supported by a sound publication track record in relevant international conferences and top journals) in a number of the following topics:
• Requirements Engineering
• Natural Language Processing and Understanding
• Model-driven Engineering
• Background in any of the following topics:
• Financial Technologies
• Regulatory Technologies
• Proficiency in a major programming language
  
  

Language Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.

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
• Contact information of three referees
  
  

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: Fixed Term Contract 12 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg Campus
• Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
• Job Reference: UOL06924
  
  

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 83099 (full time).