Research Associate

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract | Duration: 24 Month

Research Associate (Postdoc) in Management Information Systems

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
- Conduct cutting-edge research in areas of interest to the Research Group, including but not limited to:

- Exploring the socio-technical implications of emerging technologies for organisations, the economy, and society
- Investigating digital strategies and transformation with a specific emphasis on the financial, public and/or energy sector
- Design and management of socio-technical systems for both private and public services
- Examining the perception, acceptance, and adoption of emerging technologies
- 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

**Profile**:

- PhD degree in Information Systems, Business Informatics, Management, Finance, Economics, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Psychology, or a related field
- Proficiency in research methods commonly used in information systems research
- 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

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, written in English should be submitted:_
- A cover letter including:

- 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
- Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses
- (If available) reference letters by prior employers
- General information:_
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Months (extension possible)
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Kirchberg Campus
- Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
- Job Reference: UOL06113

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