Research Associate in Large Language Models (LLMs)

Research Associate in Large Language Models (LLMs) Employer Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT), University of Luxembourg Location Luxembourg (LU) Salary 83 099 € Closing date 4 Mar 2024

Discipline Computing, Engineering, Mathematics Job Type Postdoctoral Employment - Hours Full time Duration Fixed term Qualification PhD Sector Academia
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SnT is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services. We play an instrumental role in Luxembourg by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent.

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...

With this position we are looking for a passionate Postdoc on Large Language Models or NLP to interact with Luxemburgish industry leaders to accelerate their digital transformation though the use of LLMs. The candidate will do cutting-edge research and provide guidance to PhD students.

Successful candidates will join the young, vibrant, and interdisciplinary FINATRAX Research Group, which builds bridges between business research and information systems engineering. The group’s work is organised around four emerging technologies (Digital Identities, Machine Learning, Blockchain (DLT), and the Internet-of-Things) and three focus industries (Financial Services, Public Sector, Energy). The group consists of doctoral and post-doctoral researchers from diverse backgrounds, including business, technology, and policy. They are united in pursuit of sustainable technologies that have a positive impact on society.

The candidate will perform the following tasks:

• Carry out research in fields of interest to the Research Group, such as:
  • Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models
  • Software Engineering
• Provide guidance to PhD students.
• Disseminate results through scientific publications in outlets on the intersection between Information Systems and Computer Science
• Prepare research proposals to attract industry partnerships as well as national and European grant projects
• Manage research projects and prepare project deliverables
• Provide guidance to Master students and PhD students that submit work to conferences or journals

Your Profile...

• PhD degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems (Engineering), Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience in publishing high-quality research, as demonstrated by research under review or published in 1stquartile conferences and journals (according to Scopus)
• Experience in research supervision
• Strong knowledge of quantitative and/or computational research methods, e.g., performance analyses of novel or existing tools and algorithms
• Proficiency in one of the major programming languages like Python and libraries such as Pytorch or Tensorflow
• 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
• 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

In Short...

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg
• Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
• Job Reference: UOL06133

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

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae including list of publications
• Cover letter including a
  • research statement and a list of topics of particular interest to the candidate
  • strategy for the acquisition of research grants and industry partnerships
• A publication in full-text, authored by the candidate

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

For further information, please contact Joaquin Delgado Fernandez (joaquin.delgadofernandez@uni.lu), Timothée Hornek (timothee.hornek@uni.lu) or Gilbert Fridgen (gilbert.fridgen@uni.lu). Use the job title and reference number mentioned above in the subject line of your email.

For further information you may check: www.securityandtrust.lu and https://wwwen.uni.lu/snt/research/finatrax .

Company

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust 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 fuelling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent.

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!

The centre attracts talented researchers from all over the world to work on collaborative projects with industry and the public sector. Since its launch in 2009, SnT has established partnerships with more than 55 organisations.

We invite 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, as well as ICT services and applications.

A stimulating learning environment

Benefit from the supervision of internationally recognised experts and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in ICT research. With a high ratio of academics and post-docs to doctoral candidates, you’ll have access to guidance from colleagues with various levels of experience.

At our two campuses, researchers benefit from exciting infrastructures and unique labs: they can take a walk on the moon at the LunaLab, build a nanosatellite, or help make autonomous vehicles even better.

Looking to connect to the business world? Through our Partnership Programme, our researchers engage in demand-driven projects . We also host several networking events, such as Partnership Day, where you can talk about your research with a CEO or a minister .

Outstanding Benefits

The University offers a 12-month salary package, over six weeks of paid time off, and 11 days of public holidays. Family is important to us, so staff memberscan benefit from maternity and parental leave and 40 hours of personal time off each year to facilitate private appointments, when needed.

You also benefit from top-notch health insurance. Every University employee is automatically enrolled in the national CNS, offering coverage in Luxembourg and in the EU. You will also benefit from travel insurance both for your personal and professional trips.

The University offers subsidised housing to doctoral researchers, you get meal vouchers and a discount on your meals at University restaurants — bon appétit!

Solid administrative support

We support researchers in acquiring funding from national, European and private sources. Public research is mainly funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR). Check out SnT’s latest FNR, EU and ESA Projects here.

All research teams also receive reliable and extensive support for all administrative tasks – from guidance on the University’s procedures to funding proposals, logistics, filing travel expenses. This enables our researchers to focus fully on their projects.

Speaking of travelling, SnT actively encourages all our researchers to attend relevant conferences around the world. If you ever want to host a conference in Luxembourg, we’ve got you covered, too.

Company culture & fun perks

Every stage of an SnT experience is international. Researchers join us from all four corners of the globe, making the centre a rich environment full of cross-cultural connections. Currently at SnT, we have more than 60 nationalities!

We value our dynamic company culture, so be prepared for teambuilding events, networking activities and more.

Interested in learning one of the many official languages of the Grand Duchy? The University offers complimentary language classes, and you can even get ECTS credits. On your time off, you can also enroll in a wide range of complimentary sports and wellbeing courses, art workshops, and cultural events.

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About the University of Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg aspires to be one of Europe’s most highly regarded universities, with a distinctly international and interdisciplinary character.

It fosters a synergy of research and teaching relevant to its country. It’s known worldwide for its research and teaching in targeted areas, and is establishing itself as an innovative model for contemporary European Higher Education.

Its core asset is its well-connected and world-class academic staff, which will attract the most motivated, talented and creative students and young researchers, who will learn to enjoy taking up challenges, and develop into visionary thinkers able to shape society.

Company info Website https://wwwen.uni.lu/snt Location Luxembourg City
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