Research Associate

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**:

- Wixdom, a Luxembourg-based FinTech specializing in investment crowdfunding market analytics.
- FINATRAX, a research group within SnT focusing on decentralized technologies and their organizational impacts.

The research associate will take primary responsibility for conducting the entrepreneurship-focused research aspects of the three-year project. While the overarching research agenda is established by the funded project, the researcher will have substantial autonomy in determining optimal methodologies, analytical approaches, and strategies to achieve the project's objectives. This role is ideal for a researcher passionate about conducting high-quality academic research while actively collaborating with industry partners to generate real-world impact.
- Key responsibilities include:_
- Deriving novel insights from crowdfunding data to guide AI tool development
- Creating entrepreneurship-specific indicators and bias metrics tailored to mentorship via LLMs
- Conducting empirical research on how entrepreneurs interact with AI-driven mentorship solutions
- Provide guidance to PhD students
- Publish research findings in top-tier journals and present those at leading scientific conferences
- Contribute to securing national and European research grants
- Be able to develop their own research profile

**Your profile**:

- PhD in Entrepreneurship, Management, Economics, Finance, or a related field
- Strong research record, evidenced by publications in reputable academic journals
- Proven capability to independently manage research projects, especially those involving collaboration with industry stakeholders, while balancing academic rigor with practical impact
- Proactive, autonomous approach combined with creativity, intellectual curiosity, and dedication to generating research with tangible real-world relevance
- Fluent written and oral communication in English (knowledge of French, German, or Luxembourgish is NOT 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 including a publication list and an overview of ongoing research projects.
- A cover letter containing:

- A statement detailing your motivation (max. 250 words)
- (Optional) Reference letters from previous employers or academic supervisors
- General information:_
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Months
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Kirchberg Campus
- Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
- Job Reference: UOL07246

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