Data Scientist & AI Developer (m/f) – FNR

(Maternity Cover + Strategic Development, Workload: Full time

Contract Type: 80-100% CDD (Fixed-term) – 1 year / Start Date: September – October 2025

The Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) is the main funder of research activities in Luxembourg. Our vision is to establish Luxembourg as a leading knowledge-based society through science, research and innovation, thereby contributing to the country’s economic diversification and future prosperity. To this end, we support researchers and invest public funds and private donations into research projects in key strategic areas, with an emphasis on quality and impact. We also support and coordinate activities to strengthen the link between science and society and to raise awareness for research. We are very well connected to government and national stakeholders, to the private sector, and to international partners. If you share our excitement about what’s coming next in research and innovation, the FNR is the place for you.

About The Role

We are looking for a Data Scientist & AI Developer to join our team at the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR). This is a dual-purpose role combining operational data continuity and forward-looking AI tool development. You will first support our day-to-day reporting and data needs during a maternity leave (approx. 30–50% workload from Nov 2025 to Mar 2026) and then shift your focus fully to exploring and prototyping impactful AI tools tailored to a small, strategically positioned public research funding organisation. This is a unique opportunity to work hands-on with data while helping shape the future of data and AI use in science policy and research funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Data Support (Nov 2025–Mar 2026 30-50%)
  
  

This phase supports continuity in core reporting and monitoring, offering a valuable onboarding opportunity into our data infrastructure and workflows.

Tasks Include

▪ Running and maintaining existing Python scripts for monitoring and reporting

▪ Handling internal and external data requests

▪ Performing light data curation and enrichment

▪ Maintaining and updating curated outputs and filters in Power BI dashboards

▪ Supporting survey operations: preparing contact batches, triggering

campaigns, monitoring responses

• AI Tool Prototyping & Automation (Nov 2025–Mar 2026 30-50%; + full-time from April 2026)
  
  

You will lead the exploration, prototyping, and contextualisation of automation and AI use cases tailored to the scale and needs of a small public research funding agency.

Your Objectives Will Include

▪ Assessing infrastructure and data readiness to identify viable opportunities for AI/automation

▪ Prototyping practical, low-risk, high-value tools, aligned with FNR’s needs

▪ Monitoring developments across other funding agencies to identify transferable innovations and good practices

▪ Recommending and implementing fit-for-purpose solutions that reflect FNR’s commitment to responsible, human-in-the-loop AI

▪ Operating independently to explore, test, and recommend new tools or approaches

▪ Planning outsourcing where it adds value or accelerates progress

Essential

YOUR PROFILE:

▪ Holder of a master’s degree (bac+5)

▪ Proficiency in Python and relevant data science/AI frameworks

▪ Experience with or exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud / Vertex AI, Azure) or big data tools (e.g., Spark, BigQuery, Databricks)

▪ Experience with machine learning and NLP, and LLM integration (e.g., prompt engineering, embeddings)

▪ Familiarity with data engineering tools (e.g., SQL, APIs, pipelines)

▪ Understanding of AI deployment in small organisations (e.g., Docker, CI/CD, Git)

▪ Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau, Power BI)

▪ Awareness of ethical AI, bias mitigation, and GDPR/data privacy compliance

Desirable (Nice To Have)

▪ Familiarity with research data sources: Dimensions, ORCID, and GRID/ROR IDs

▪ Experience in R&D foresight, science of science, or policy evaluation

▪ Front-end or full-stack development for internal tool building

▪ Power BI development skills

▪ The possibility to work at the heart of Luxembourg’s young and dynamic research ecosystem, in a small but international team

▪ Flexible working hours

▪ Compensation Commensurate With Your Experience

▪ Training

INTERESTED?

Please send your application to FNR Acting Secretary General Andreea Monnat, with an indication of the reference

DS2025, including a motivation letter written in English and a detailed CV, by 3rd of August 2025 to [email protected]

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