Description

24 months contract | Belvaux-Luxembourg

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

Gas sensors are finding more and more applications in monitoring our environment, as part of personalized medicine through breath analysis and in industry as safety measure (leak detection) or for monitoring industrial processes. In these applications, a key element is to propose low-cost and reliable sensors that can easily adapt to the targeted application, either through programming or through more flexible fabrication methods.

LIST is coordinating the project AMUSENS (https://amusens.eu), involving 10 partners through Europe, with the objective to develop an adaptable multi-pixel gas sensor platform for the selective sensing of various gases and targeting applications in environmental monitoring and breath analysis. The fabrication of the multi-pixel sensor relies on tow original local depositions techniques, (1) inkjet printing, for which LIST is more specifically responsible of, and (2) local atomic layer deposition from one partner of the project.

As part of the LIST team, you will more specifically be responsible of the development of inks and inkjet printing of original metal oxide materials used as sensing elements onto the multi-pixel micro-hotplate platform developed by one of partner. You will moreover be a strong actor of the project and interact with all 10 partners of the project through regular meetings.

You will be mainly in charge of:

·       Formulation of inks based on metal oxide nanoparticles developed in LIST and by one partner and tackle the challenge of particles with large aspect ratio (rods or plates particles).

·       Development and optimization of inkjet printing of the inks onto multi-pixel micro-hotplate platform, with the aim to demonstrate a first step to up-scaling (full wafer scale).

·       Post-processing and characterization of the deposited material for functional device preparation.

·       On a larger extend, supervise the global multi-pixel gas sensor fabrication involving inkjet printing and local atomic layer deposition.

·       Participate to project meetings and to the preparation of project deliverables.

·       Advertise the project results through publications and participation to international conferences.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

·       PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science.

Experience and skills

·       Demonstrated expertise in nanoparticle-based ink formulation and inkjet printing for electronic applications.

·       Proven knowledge of material characterization techniques, including elemental and structural analysis, as well as electrical characterization techniques.

·       Excellent team player and communication skills.

Language skills

·       Good level both written and spoken English

Your LIST benefits

·       An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects

·       Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society

·       Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do

·       An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas

·       Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills

·       Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce

·       Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions

·       Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science

·       32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance

·       Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

·       A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience

·       A scientific CV with contact details

·       List of publications (and patents, if applicable)

·       Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Post-doc additional conditions:

·       Supervisor at LIST: Dr. Renaud Leturcq (renaud.leturcq@list.lu)

·       Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belvaux, Luxembourg

Candidates shall be available for starting their position in March/April 2025.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | 24 months | HAUTCHARAGE

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

In 2024, LIST and GOODYEAR signed the second phase of their partnership, 2024-2029, building on the outcomes of their previous collaboration and entering new technological areas as well. GOODYEAR-LIST partnership 2.0 embraces Luxembourg's National priorities, such as Sustainability, Digital transformation and Circular economy, through the execution of five Strategic Research Programs: Data Science for Tires, Tire as a Sensor, End-of-Life Tire Valorization, Sustainable Materials for Next Generation of Pneumatic Tires, Structure- Properties-Process Relationships.

The “End-of-Life Tire Valorization (ELT)” program will focus on developing effective cradle-to-cradle recycling approaches for end-of-life tires, an environmental and economic challenge. Along those lines, understanding the effects of incorporating post-consumer tire compounds into new tire formulations and developing improved recycling processes will require expertise in chemistry and physics.

In this project, rubber devulcanization is explored as a method to convert end-of-life tires into valuable feedstock for rubber production. End-of-life tires pose significant challenges due to their sulfur content and crosslinking, which result in reduced compatibility and performance when used in new rubber compounds. Addressing these challenges through devulcanization can unlock their potential as a valuable, sustainable feedstock. Devulcanization refers to the breakdown of the three-dimensional sulfur crosslinked network (including monosulfide, disulfide, and polysulfide bonds) without causing degradation of the polymer chains. A continuous devulcanization process will be developed, combining both chemical and thermo-mechanical approaches in a reactive extrusion process, considered the most straightforward and sustainable solution to date.

As part of it, we are currently looking for a Post doc in Reactive extrusion for elastomer devulcanization

How will you contribute?

The project will evaluate several tasks in both laboratory-scale wet chemistry experiments and on larger melt-processing equipment to scale up the process:

 You will be in charge of:

Conducting wet chemistry tests to optimize processing conditions, including the use of various catalysts

Characterizing the novel rubbers using techniques such as Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Infrared (IR) spectroscopy, and Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)

Melt processing: incorporating the devulcanized material into elastomer formulations and vulcanizing the compounds

Testing the resulting rubber compounds using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis (DMTA), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

•  PhD in polymer/rubber chemistry and/or polymer process engineering

Experience and skills

•  Strong background and extensive hands-on experience in organic synthetic chemistry;
•  Experience with standard wet- and air-sensitive chemistry techniques;
•  Experience in use of modern characterization techniques such as FT-IR, GPC, DSC, TGA;
• Ability to analyze NMR spectra;
• Knowledge of Chemdraw or similar software for drawing and analysing of chemical structures;
• Ability to work creatively and independently, including experience in writing research reports, giving oral talks and performing scientific literature search
• Demonstrated competencies in de-polymerization will be highly valued;
• Experience in metals and alloys stability and synthesis is also a plus;
• Knowledge and experience in rubber compounding and processing will be an asset;
• Previous experience in anionic polymerization will be appreciated; 
• Experience in using AFM, SEM, TEM or mechanical testing will be considered as an asset;
• Knowledge of Origin and Excel will be counted as a plus;
• Finally, the selected person should show collaborative skills, initiative, result oriented, organization, and capacity to work as part of an international team, in an interdisciplinary environment.

Language skills

• Good level in both written and spoken English

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

Discover our Materials activities: https://www.list.lu/en/materials/

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Please note that by applying you consent to share your application with Dr Marcel WIRTZ (R&D Grant and Partnership Manager), Dr Luisa MUNOZ MEJIA (Principal Engineer Global Material Sustainability), from Goodyear.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | Until 31/08/2025 | Basharage

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a pioneering research and technology organization dedicated to advancing the frontiers of science and technology. We are committed to delivering high-impact solutions that drive innovation across various industries. Our Composite Unit and DMAC research group are at the forefront of groundbreaking research in composite materials and advanced numerical methods, pushing the boundaries of materials science and engineering.

At the heart of our work lies the integration of software development and artificial intelligence (AI) to solve some of the most complex challenges in composite modelling, simulation and manufacturing. Our team is focused on designing and implementing cutting-edge software solutions that combine AI-driven algorithms with state-of-the-art computational techniques. This approach enables us to develop precise and efficient predictive models that enhance our understanding of composite materials and manufacturing processes.

By joining our team, you will be part of a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that are not only pushing the boundaries of research but also making a tangible impact on the future of composite materials science, engineering, and technology. If you're ready to be part of a team that's shaping the future, we want to hear from you!

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

Discover our Materials activities: https://www.list.lu/en/materials/

How will you contribute?

 We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Software Developer with expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in advancing our innovative projects. In this role, you will:

• Develop and maintain software solutions that integrate seamlessly with cloud-based architectures, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Design and implement AI-driven models and algorithms to process large datasets, driving insights and enhancing predictive capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Europe, including researchers, data scientists, and engineers, to transform cutting-edge research into practical software applications.
• Optimize workflows and automation, leveraging cloud resources to improve efficiency in data analysis, simulation, and modelling tasks.
• Stay at the forefront of technology trends, bringing new ideas and best practices to improve the development and deployment of innovative solutions.

If you are passionate about cloud computing, software engineering, and leveraging AI to solve real-world challenges, this is your opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and make a tangible impact in science and technology.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

• Master’s degree in software engineering

Experience and skills

• Proven experience in software engineering with a focus on cloud-based architectures and AI-driven solutions, particularly in domains such as material science, data-driven modelling, or simulation.
• Strong analytical, programming, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design and optimize software solutions for complex data processing and predictive modelling.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams to bridge the gap between software development, research, and application.

Language skills

• Good level both written and spoken English

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

French Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Master

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Permanent contract | Belval

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

https://www.list.lu/en/institute/who-we-are/

How will you contribute?

The Head of IT Infrastructure manages and oversees the company's IT infrastructure team and ensures that all infrastructure components function optimally to support business processes. This role requires a solid technical foundation in infrastructure management, effective team leadership, and a proactive approach to addressing the evolving needs of the business. The Head of IT Infrastructure will focus on delivering reliable, secure, and scalable on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure solutions. This individual is tasked with maintaining the highest system performance and availability levels while driving continuous improvements in infrastructure processes and service delivery.

In this role, the Head of IT Infrastructure is expected to work closely with the broader IT leadership team, contributing to the overall IT strategy and coordinating efforts to fulfil the infrastructure needs of the enterprise effectively.

This position requires candidates who can effectively balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise in systems, networks, and IT architecture to drive optimal infrastructure performance and innovation within the organisation.

 You will be mainly in charge of:

• Develop and execute an infrastructure strategy that aligns with the organisation's IT and business strategies. Oversee the implementation of infrastructure projects and initiatives that improve operational efficiency and support business growth
• Lead and manage the IT infrastructure team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to team members
• Oversee the management of all IT infrastructure components, including on-premise data centres, public cloud environments, networking equipment, and server management (Linux and Windows). Ensure robust infrastructure performance, availability, and security
• Manage and optimize multi-cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration and performance across diverse cloud service providers
• Ensure the design, deployment, and management of network and telecom solutions align with current and future business requirements. Lead initiatives to enhance network security and performance
• Collaborate with IT security teams to ensure infrastructure complies with security standards and practices, including involvement in network security improvement projects
• Stay current with emerging technologies and provide recommendations on their potential application within the organization. Champion the integration of innovative solutions that high-performance computing, data analytics, and visualization platforms
• Establish and monitor performance metrics to ensure infrastructure service delivery meets defined service levels. Identify areas for improvement and drive initiatives to enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency
• Ensure infrastructure services and solutions comply with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Contribute to the development of infrastructure governance processes and technology standards

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications (ITIL, Cisco, Microsoft, or cloud and containerisation certifications) is a plus

Experience and skills

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in IT infrastructure management, including hands-on experience in system and network management.
• A proven track record of leading and managing high-performing technology teams
• Deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience managing and configuring Linux and Windows server environments, including virtual and physical servers
• Proven experience with network management, including design, deployment, and troubleshooting of networking solutions, strongly emphasising Cisco devices and network security tools
• Expertise in multi-cloud environments, with experience in configuring and optimising cloud platforms like AWS and Azure
• Proficiency in containerisation technologies, particularly Docker and Kubernetes, for orchestrating and managing containerised applications
• Experience with distributed file systems for handling large-scale data storage and processing
• Hands-on experience in IT architecture, including designing scalable and reliable infrastructure solutions aligned with business needs
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and developing an IT infrastructure team
• Ability to foster a collaborative and innovative team culture while providing coaching and professional development to team members
• Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities to align infrastructure initiatives with business goals
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex infrastructure issues and drive effective solutions
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Solid project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently
• Experience in leading infrastructure projects from inception through successful completion within scope, time, and budget constraints.
• Experience in vendor negotiation and management, ensuring infrastructure solutions remain cost-effective and aligned with business needs
• A proactive approach to identifying and implementing infrastructure improvements and innovations
• Demonstrated commitment to staying current with technology trends and integrating emerging technologies into the infrastructure landscape
• Understanding of compliance, governance, and regulatory requirements related to IT infrastructure and services.
• Experience in developing and enforcing infrastructure policies and standards to ensure reliability and security

Language skills

• Good level both written and spoken English and French

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience.
• A detailed CV

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

• We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.
• LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.
• Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

French Read B2 Write B2 Speak B2

Minimum required education

Master

Required work experience in years

10 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | up to 48 months (14 months initial contract) | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By generating relevant scientific knowledge and converting knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

To address the urgent societal need for science-based management recommendations for forests under increasing pressure, and to leverage on the fast-developing expertise in multi-disciplinary forest research in Luxembourg, LIST, in collaboration with the University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research, has formed a dedicated doctoral training unit (DTU) on “Forest function under stress” (FORFUS). It consists of 4 inter-linked research clusters, focusing on below-ground processes, tree and canopy processes, remote sensing observations, and prediction and valuation of forest functions, providing a holistic view on forests as complex systems. See the project website to find out more about the FORFUS doctoral training unit: here

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

The increase of the frequency and intensity of droughts and heatwaves due to climate change will likely decrease the resilience of forests to cope with toxic atmospheric inputs (e.g., those of ammonia (NH₃), but also ozone (O₃)). Dry deposition fluxes of reactive nitrogen, including O₃ are linked to transpiration and photosynthesis (stomata uptake and release), which are the result of supply-demand interactions (net radiation, atmospheric dryness, and soil moisture) and the ecophysiological response of trees. Additionally, climate change-induced trends in precipitation patterns are likely to modify the partitioning between wet and dry deposition nitrogen budgets.

This project aims to explore the signatures of stress episodes on the diurnal and seasonal variability of O₃ and NH₃ dry deposition fluxes to better understand the coupling between foliage responses and reactive trace gas fluxes in relation to supply-demand interactions. You will conduct a comprehensive literature review, employ mathematical modelling to formulate hypotheses, develop a research plan, use novel open data science techniques to evaluate a wide range of data, including statistical methods to test hypotheses. This will be based on combining existing state-of-the art field data sets of NH₃-O₃-CO₂-H₂O fluxes from different forests ecosystems in Europe with the application of big-leaf resistance models and drought indices under various meteorological conditions. You will explore the influence of biophysical characteristics (e.g. epicuticular processes) on the exchange fluxes and budgets at various timescales. Data science methods (e.g., information theory) will be used to identify interacting variables contributing to uptake resistances and drought signatures in the exchange fluxes. This will be complemented by field experiments to monitor the partitioning between dry and wet deposition and their dependency on the frequency of droughts and heat stress episodes in Luxembourg, to assess the interactive effects of changing air quality and climate on N deposition budgets. You will interact with your extended supervision team and other colleagues within FORFUS, FORLUX and LIST to address your own research questions and contribute to the research of others. You will explain and present your research internally and at international conferences, and publish papers, codes, and datasets resulting from your research.

You will follow the rules and curriculum set out by the Doctoral School in Science and Engineering (https://www.uni.lu/research-en/doctoral-education/dsse/) and engage in courses and activities organised by the doctoral training unit FORFUS.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

•  You hold a MSc or equivalent in Meteorology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related discipline in the Geosciences

Experience and skills

• You have a strong interest in the interaction of air quality, climate and the biosphere. A background in micrometeorology would be ideal but is not required. Experience in data science methods or artificial intelligence would be a strong asset.
• You enjoy both data analysis and field observation. Scripting and programming experience are essential.
• You like working in a team, explaining and presenting research ideas and results.

Language skills

• Very good level of written and spoken English.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

This position is part of the doctoral training unit FORFUS associated with the FORLUX research project, both of which together will include 13 doctoral candidates and 4 postdoctoral researchers. We seek candidates with a strong potential to excel in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment and use their skill for the benefit of society in the long term.

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications and patents (if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Please note that by applying you consent to share your application outside of LIST with Christophe Ley (University of Luxembourg), Jordi Vila-Guerau de Arellano (Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands) and Margreet van Zanten

(National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Netherlands).

PhD additional conditions:

• Supervisor at LIST: Ivonne Trebs (ivonne.trebs@list.lu)
• Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belvaux, Luxembourg
• PhD enrolment: University of Luxembourg, Belval, Luxembourg in coordination with Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands

Candidates shall be available for starting their position in winter 2024/2025. Please note that university enrolment fees (currently 200 EUR per semester) must be covered by the successful applicant. Your master diploma has to be recognized in Luxembourg. Please refer to:

https://www.uni.lu/en/admissions/diploma-recognition/

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/enseignement-formation/etudes-superieures/reconnaissance-diplomes.html

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Master

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Contrat permanent | Belvaux

Êtes-vous passionné par la recherche ? Nous aussi ! Venez nous rejoindre

Le Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) est une Organisation pour la Recherche et la Technologie (Research and Technology Organisation - RTO) avec pour mission de développer des technologies avancées et d'offrir, à l'économie et à la société, des produits et services innovants. Ces innovations permettent de relever un bon nombre de défis sociétaux, notamment dans les domaines de l'environnement, la sécurité, l'éducation et la culture, le développement durable, ainsi que l'utilisation efficace des ressources.

Vous voulez en savoir plus sur le LIST ? Consultez notre site web : https://www.list.lu/

Comment allez-vous contribuer ?

En tant que Technicien.ne Infrastructure, vous contribuez à l'entretien et de la sécurité des bâtiments et/ou des domaines du LIST (plusieurs sites). Vous allez

·       Participer à toutes les réparations et l'entretien et répondez aux questions et aux plaintes.

·       Superviser et vous assurer que toutes les tâches d'installation/entretien sont effectuées de manière satisfaisante.

·       Maintenir les niveaux de stock requis pour les équipements de nettoyage, les détergents et les produits jetables.

·       Vérifier que l'équipement utilisé est conforme à la loi sur la sécurité du travail.

·       Préparer l’arrivée de nouvelles machines, assurer le suivi de projets de modifications infrastructures de petite et moyenne importance.

·       Tenir à jours les stocks mobiliers et si nécessaire son remplacement. 

·       Assurer le suivi et le cas échéant le remplacement des véhicules de service.

·       Assurer avec le service communication l’installation des évènements tel que foire / stands, conférences qui demandent des infrastructures techniques.

·       Préparer avec les équipes scientifiques l’arrivée de nouveaux équipements en fonction du cahier des charges technique demandé par le constructeur.

Impact

·       Maintenir en activité, de manière autonome sous une supervision limitée, les différents bâtiments du LIST.

·       Contribuer à la maintenance et veille à la conformité des équipements liés à l’électricité, au gaz, au chauffage, HVAC, etc.

·       Intervenir, selon un principe d’astreinte, 7/7 et 24/24 en cas d’alarmes générées par les différents systèmes du LIST (GTC, alarmes incendie, intrusion, …).

Orienté solution

·       Proposer des améliorations ou des solutions aux problèmes rencontrés au Technicien Senior Infrastructure et/ou au Responsable Infrastructure.

Communication et influence

·       Communiquer avec des contacts à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur de l'équipe pour obtenir ou fournir des informations sur des questions liées à l’infrastructure.

·       Informer tous les intervenants du LIST des instructions, méthodes, procédures et politiques à respecter en termes d’infrastructure.

·       Promouvoir l'image positive du service d'infrastructure à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur du LIST.

·       Prévenir le personnel de tout évènement technique qui peut entrainer des restrictions liées à la sécurité.  Cela peut aller jusqu’à interdire l’accès à des locaux qui ne seraient plus sécurisés en raison de problèmes techniques.

Vous maîtrisez la majorité des prérequis ci-dessous ? Candidatez !

Compétences et expérience

·       Bac+ 2 ou équivalent, tels que BTS electrotechnique ou BTS maintenance industrielle

·       Débutant ou première expérience acceptée

·       Connaître les installations HVAC (climatisation, chauffage, etc.)

·       Savoir appliquer les techniques de plomberie, électricité, serrurerie et intrusion

·       Connaître les gaz et réseaux de gaz constitue un avantage

·       Maîtriser les outils bureautiques courants (Word, Excel). La connaissance d’AutoCAD est un plus

·       Respecter les règles de sécurité

·       Avoir connaissance des méthodes, systèmes et pratiques opérationnels en termes d’infrastructure

·        

·       Être polyvalent

·       Faire preuve d’initiative, d’autonomie et de rigueur

·       Savoir s’adapter facilement à de nouvelles situations

·       Être bien organisé pour pouvoir traiter plusieurs tâches en même temps

·       Avoir le sens du contact et un bon esprit d’équipe

·       Disposer d’un permis de conduire de type B

Langues

·       Obligatoire : maîtriser le français

·       Idéalement : disposer d’un niveau intermédiaire en anglais

·       Connaître le luxembourgeois ou l’allemand constitue un atout

Avantages du LIST

·       Une organisation passionnée par l’impact et de solides partenariats RDI au Luxembourg et en Europe qui travaille sur des projets de recherche responsables et indépendants

·       Sustainable by design, renforçant notre conviction que nous jouons un rôle essentiel dans une société plus verte

·       Des infrastructures innovantes et des laboratoires exceptionnels occupant plus de 5 000 mètres carrés

·       Un environnement propice à la curiosité, à l’innovation et à l’entrepreneuriat dans tous les domaines

·       Un programme d’apprentissage personnalisé pour développer les compétences générales et techniques de notre personnel

·       Un environnement de travail multiculturel et international avec plus de 50 nationalités

·       Un environnement de travail diversifié et inclusif qui permet à nos employés de réaliser leurs ambitions personnelles et professionnelles

·       Un environnement gender-fair avec de multiples actions pour attirer, développer et retenir les femmes dans les sciences

·       32 jours de congé annuel payé, 11 jours fériés, 13 mois de salaire, l’assurance maladie statutaire

·       Des horaires de travail flexibles et un accès aux chèques-repas

Candidatez en ligne

Votre candidature doit inclure :

·       Une lettre de motivation liée à la position et à votre expérience liée

·       Un CV détaillé

Procédure et conditions de candidature

·       Le LIST souscrit au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et s’engage à embaucher du personnel respectant la diversité. Nous apprécions tous les candidats et considérerons tous les candidats compétents pour l’emploi sans égard à l’origine nationale, l’ethnie, la couleur, le sexe, l’orientation sexuelle, l’identité de genre, l’état matrimonial, la religion, l’âge ou le handicap.

·       Les candidatures seront examinées de façon continue jusqu’à ce que le poste soit pourvu.

·       Un comité d’évaluation examinera les candidatures et sélectionnera les candidats sur la base de lignes directrices visant à assurer l’égalité des chances.

·       Les principaux critères de sélection seront la correspondance des compétences et de l’expertise existantes du candidat avec les exigences mentionnées ci-dessus.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

French Read C2 Write C2 Speak C2

Minimum required education

Bac_2

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Permanent contract | Belval

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

As part of an ambitious initiative at the Belval Innovation Campus in Luxembourg, we are looking for an experienced researcher to work on the development of a 5G-enabled edge computing infrastructure supporting smart city applications. By joining our team, you will contribute to LIST’s strategic growth in 5G, 6G and edge computing and networking, addressing urban innovation needs through secure, resilient, and real-time solutions for the cities of tomorrow. The role focuses on leveraging the mobile-edge-cloud continuum, enabling the seamless distribution of computational resources from mobile devices to edge nodes and cloud infrastructure.

You will support both technical and strategic development across advanced mobile edge computing, artificial intelligence at the edge (aka edge AI), hyper reliable and low-latency communication, and distributed intelligence. It involves collaborating closely with team members and stakeholders to implement near real-time use-cases, support strategic proposal development, and explore new research avenues. Through this work, you will enhance LIST’s expertise and visibility in transformative fields central to the future of connectivity and intelligent systems.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Conducts RDI missions with autonomy under limited oversight, supporting the development, deployment and exploitation of a 5G-enabled edge computing infrastructure on the Belval campus to enable smart city solutions.
• Contributes to the implementation of practical use cases, such as mobility analytics, crowd management, and sustainable waste solutions, as part of a collaborative living lab.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to facilitate knowledge exchange and enhance LIST’s impact in intelligent connectivity, distributed systems, and urban data-driven innovation.
• Actively contributes to securing new funding through the preparation of project proposals, with a view to support the growth of research initiatives in edge computing and anticipated developments in 6G within LIST.
• Supervises or co-supervises young scientists/engineers, helping them to be more effective and successful in their job. Coordinates the work of other scientists or engineers involved in their projects.
• Writes papers, publications, and scientific reports. Publishes in peer-reviewed journals. Reviews the scientific production of less experienced scientists.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

• PhD + at least 2 years of experience in 5G/6G RDI activities.

Technical expertise required

• Background in 5G/6G edge computing and networking, with hands-on experience in deploying and testing infrastructure in practical, real-world settings.
• Knowledge of smart city applications and their integration with advanced connectivity systems.
• Proven experience with RDI projects, including familiarity with proposal development and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Soft skills

• Effective project management and organizational abilities to coordinate across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within diverse teams and with external partners.
• Strategic thinking with an interest in identifying and contributing to new research opportunities.

Language skills

• Fluent English is a requirement. French, German or Luxembourgish is an advantage.  

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

2 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | up to 48 months (14 months initial contract) | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By generating relevant scientific knowledge and converting knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

To address the urgent societal need for science-based management recommendations for forests under increasing pressure, and to leverage on the fast-developing expertise in multi-disciplinary forest research in Luxembourg, LIST, in collaboration with the University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research, has formed a dedicated doctoral training unit (DTU) on “Forest function under stress” (FORFUS). It consists of 4 inter-linked research clusters, focusing on below-ground processes, tree and canopy processes, remote sensing observations, and prediction and valuation of forest functions, providing a holistic view on forests as complex systems. See the project website to find out more about the FORFUS doctoral training unit here.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

Drought changes plant carbon (C) inputs and microbial C cycling; it consistently increases tree root C exudates and alters multiple soil microbial community traits that influence C cycling. Persistent forest soil C contains a large proportion of microbial necromass, especially fungal necromass, and the size and stability of these necromass contributions is determined by tree C inputs, microbial physiology and necromass and tree root spatial interactions with soil minerals. It is unclear how drought-induced changes to tree root C inputs and root architecture will influence the microbial mechanisms that control long-term soil C persistence.

The objectives of this project are to (a) characterize how drought influences tree roots and C release, and forest soil microbial diversity, microbial biomass C turnover, and necromass C persistence; and (b) investigate how drought influences the life strategies and traits of fungi that drive interactions with tree roots, reactive soil minerals and fungal necromass persistence.

The doctoral candidate will leverage on LIST's extensive network of monitoring sites and a new rain exclusion experiment. This project will use passive rain shelters to impose soil drought. Microbial diversity, physiology and traits may be assessed during drought and rewetting cycles (in the field and in the laboratory), using metabarcoding, metagenomics and DNA-stable isotope probing. Microbial physiology and necromass carbon persistence may be determined with stable isotope incubations with native fungal necromass. The relative contribution of microbial necromass and root exudates to persistent soil organic matter may be developed using several GC-MS techniques. Root exudates and architecture changes will be investigated in collaboration with Universities of Tartu (Prof Ivika Ostonen) and Luxembourg (Prof Stéphane Bordas). You will follow the rules and curriculum set out by the Doctoral School in Science and Engineering (https://www.uni.lu/research-en/doctoral-education/dsse/) and engage in courses and activities organised by the doctoral training unit FORFUS.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

• You hold a MSc or equivalent in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline

Experience and skills

• You have a strong interest in soil microbial ecology and biogeochemistry. A background in stable isotope ecology is a plus but not required.
• You enjoy field observations, designing creative lab experiments and data analysis. Bioinformatics experience is a plus.
• You like working in a team, explaining and presenting research ideas and results.

Language skills

• Very good level of written and spoken English.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

This position is part of the doctoral training unit FORFUS , associated with the FORLUX research project, both of which together will include 13 doctoral candidates and 4 postdoctoral researchers. We seek candidates with a strong potential to excel in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment and use their skill for the benefit of society in the long term.

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications and patents (if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

PhD additional conditions:

• Supervisor at LIST: Kate Buckeridge (kate.buckeridge@list.lu)
• Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belvaux, Luxembourg
• PhD enrolment: University of Luxembourg, Belval, Luxembourg

Candidates shall be available for starting their position in winter 2024/2025. Please note that university enrolment fees (currently 200 EUR per semester) must be covered by the successful applicant. Your master diploma has to be recognized in Luxembourg. Please refer to:

https://www.uni.lu/en/admissions/diploma-recognition/

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/enseignement-formation/etudes-superieures/reconnaissance-diplomes.html

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Bac_5

Description

Temporary contract | 24 months | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

Electric energy stands for 20% of the total energy consumed in the world, and this share is expected to reach 40% by 2050 as an outcome of the need to decrease our dependence on non-renewable energies. Beyond sunlight and wind, heat is another formidable and poorly exploited source of electrical energy. Indeed, currently 72 % of the energy produced ends up in waste heat - and it has been predicted that up to 13 000 TWh could be recovered each year, which stands for Europe’s yearly total energy needs! In this context, our team recently showed that 40 grams of nonlinear pyroelectric ceramics can generate more than 10 Joules of electric energy from waste heat in one single thermodynamic cycle of 100 degrees (Lheritier et al., Nature 2022).

In this post doc, we want to study efficiency. Indeed, pyroelectric energy harvesting should have an intrinsic advantage when it comes to efficiency. However, this is not easy to put in place experimentally. This is what we want to investigate here. More specifically, we want to study pyroelectric modules assembled in a device exchanging heat with a fluid. The fluid movement, its temperature, the current and voltage applied to the pyroelectric modules will be controlled and monitored to give the opportunity to assess the overall efficiency. Modelling the overall behaviour of the device will be required, through finite element modelling (Comsol). The majority of the work will nonetheless be experimental, by fabricating the devices and testing them in the lab. The post doc will be part of a larger team working on electrocaloric cooling and pyroelectric energy harvesting.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

·         You hold a PhD in Materials Science, Physics or Thermodynamics.

·         You have a taste for experiments. You like working in a team. Knowing ferroelectric materials is a plus.

·         Good level of written and spoken English

Your LIST benefits

·         An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects

·         Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society

·         Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do

·         An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas

·         Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills

·         Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce

·         Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions

·         Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science

·         32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance

·         Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

·         A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience

·         A scientific CV with contact details

·         List of publications (and patents, if applicable)

·         Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

·         Supervisor: Emmanuel Defay

·         Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belvaux, Luxembourg

Candidates shall be available for starting their position in Q3 2025.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | up to 48 months (14 months initial contract) | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By generating relevant scientific knowledge and converting knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

To address the urgent societal need for science-based management recommendations for forests under increasing pressure, and to leverage on the fast-developing expertise in multi-disciplinary forest research in Luxembourg, LIST, in collaboration with the University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research, has formed a dedicated doctoral training unit (DTU) on “Forest function under stress” (FORFUS). It consists of 4 inter-linked research clusters, focusing on below-ground processes, tree and canopy processes, remote sensing observations, and prediction and valuation of forest functions, providing a holistic view on forests as complex systems. See the project website to find out more about the FORFUS doctoral training unit.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

The mechanism by which drought and heat damages trees is poorly understood. It is known that water depletion from plant tissues and the associated low water potential values can result in destructive embolism inside water transport tissues, hence reducing their potential to resume water supply after the drought. To prevent such damage, trees can close their stomata when water supply from the root system is inadequate. However, this reduces CO2 uptake and photosynthesis, potentially leading to carbon starvation over extended time periods.

Experiments suggest that water preservation is more crucial than CO2 uptake during drought, but stomatal closure, especially during a heat wave, also carries the risk of reaching lethal leaf temperatures in sun-exposed leaves. The objectives of this project are to (a) develop methods to quantify heat and drought damage to trees, and (b) gain a better understanding of the vulnerability of different tree species at different sites to hydraulic failure and heat damage during heat/drought waves. You will leverage on LIST's extensive network of monitoring sites and a new rain exclusion experiment carried out in collaboration with colleagues within FORFUS and the associated project FORLUX. You will conduct a comprehensive literature review, employ mathematical modelling to formulate hypotheses, develop a research plan, use state-of-the-art techniques to detect and monitor water and heat stress in trees, and apply open data science techniques to evaluate a wide range of data, including statistical methods to test hypotheses. You will interact with your extended supervision team and other colleagues within FORFUS, FORLUX and LIST to address your own research questions and contribute to the research of others. You will explain and present your research internally and at international conferences, and publish papers, code, and datasets resulting from your research. More information about your research topic can be found here: https://www.list.lu/en/research/project/forfus-rt21

You will follow the rules and curriculum set out by the Doctoral School in Science and Engineering (https://www.uni.lu/research-en/doctoral-education/dsse/) and engage in courses and activities organised by the doctoral training unit FORFUS.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

•  You hold a MSc or equivalent in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline

Experience and skills

• You have a strong interest for plants and Physics. A background in plant ecophysiology would be ideal, but is not required.
• You enjoy field observations and data analysis. Programming experience is a plus.
• You like working in a team, explaining and presenting research ideas and results.

Language skills

•  Very good level of written and spoken English.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

This position is part of the doctoral training unit FORFUS, associated with the FORLUX research project, both of which together will include 13 doctoral candidates and 4 postdoctoral researchers. We seek candidates with a strong potential to excel in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, and use their skill for the benefit of society in the long term.

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications and patents (if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

PhD additional conditions:

• Supervisor at LIST: Stan Schymanski (stanislaus.schymanski@list.lu)
• Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belvaux, Luxembourg
• PhD enrolment: University of Luxembourg, Belval, Luxembourg

Candidates shall be available for starting their position in winter 2024/2025. Please note that university enrolment fees (currently 200 EUR per semester) must be covered by the successful applicant. Your master diploma has to be recognized in Luxembourg. Please refer to:

https://www.uni.lu/en/admissions/diploma-recognition/

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/enseignement-formation/etudes-superieures/reconnaissance-diplomes.html

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Master

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Permanent contract | Belvaux

Are you passionate about space resources? So are we! Come and join us

The European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) is a joint initiative of the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA), the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST). ESRIC aims to become an internationally recognized centre of expertise for scientific, technical, business and economic aspects related to the use of space resources for human and robotic exploration, as well as for a future in-space economy.

You ‘d like to contribute as a researcher? Join us!

ESRIC exists in a rapidly changing international environment. Being part of this new adventure and contributing to build successful activities with ESRIC’s partners is common to all of ESRIC’s team.

ESRIC is implemented as a department of LIST, with a dedicated governance structure that includes its partners LSA, ESA and LIST. It is conducting activities along three main areas: Research and testing facilities, Business support and incubation, and Community management.

The primary objective of ESRIC is to research, develop and improve the understanding and performance of processes enabling the utilization of space resources with an initial focus on the Moon.

To know more about ESRIC activities: www.esric.lu

How will you contribute?

As part of a new phase of growth for ESRIC, supported by the FNR PEARL programme “Solutions for the Sustainable and Responsible Uses of Space Resources”, we are seeking a Research & Technology (R&T) Scientist to join our dynamic RDI (Research, Development, and Innovation) team.

You will be an integral part of the team, focusing on processes and systems related to space resources. Specific areas of activity currently in ESRIC include resource characterisation, beneficiation and production of water, oxygen and metals from lunar regolith. We are particularly interested in technology transfer between Earth and space, and applicants from the terrestrial resources research sector who are interested in space applications are welcome.

You will have the potential to be a research leader in computational and/or experimental research related to these fields, either for a given technology domain in the space resources value chain, or at the system level. You will have the opportunity to develop your research career as part of a growing team in an exciting field, reporting directly to the Head of ESRIC.

We are particularly interested in hearing from you if you have research experience in the following areas:

• Beneficiation or mineral processing technology and/or processes
• Modelling and simulation of multiphase systems
• Design and optimization of technology for space resources utilisation

As an experienced researcher, you will carry out your own research in space resources, while supporting the research effort across ESRIC in line with our mission to become a world leading centre of excellence in space resources. You will join a dynamic team of researchers, supervise PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers, and help to grow the team by attracting additional projects and funding. 

Your mission includes:

• The development of technologies, systems and approaches to find, harness and use resources in space.
• Management of a portfolio of RDI projects, ranging from fundamental research to industry-applied research, primarily focusing on the harnessing and sustainable use of resources in space, and supporting systems.
• Securing funding for projects at both national and international levels
• Supervising postdoctoral researchers and PhD candidates.
• Enhancing the group's recognition by developing scientific and technological cooperation networks and partnerships with industries and institutions.
• Contributing actively to the development of Research & Technology activities in ESRIC.

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As to join us, you:

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geoscience or a related field.
• At least 5 years postdoctoral experience in a relevant field.
• Experience specifically in space resources research and development would be highly beneficial.
• A track record in attracting competitive funding
• A publication record in a relevant field in line with experience.
• Experience in supervising PhD candidates.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including industrial partners.
• Excellent autonomy in the management of technical, time management and organizational issues.
• Excellent English, both written and oral.

What ESRIC and LIST can offer

ESRIC has an ambitious development plan over the next years, adding further partners and expanding its activities. The team that you will be joining is expected to grow quickly with the possibility to see ESRIC evolve towards a self-standing entity in a few years.

Your ESRIC and LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Has this vacancy caught your interest?

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience;
• A scientific CV with contact details;
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable);
• Contact details of 2 references.

Application procedure and conditions

• We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.
• ESRIC is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.
• Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Postgraduate

Required work experience in years

5 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | up to 48 months (first initial 14 months contract) | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

To address the urgent societal need for science-based management recommendations for forests under increasing pressure, and to leverage on the fast-developing expertise in multi-disciplinary forest research in Luxembourg, LIST, in collaboration with the University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research, has formed a dedicated doctoral training unit (DTU) on “Forest function under stress” (FORFUS). It consists of 4 inter-linked research clusters, focusing on below-ground processes, tree and canopy processes, remote sensing observations, and prediction and valuation of forest functions, providing a holistic view on forests as complex systems. See the project website to find out more about the FORFUS doctoral training unit here.

How will you contribute?

Forest ecosystems are subject of unprecedent economic, environmental and societal challenges and are affected by nutritional, silvicultural and/or climatic pressures. In this context, their sustainability needs to be reevaluated and the evolution of stand nutrition in relation to those pressures is a concern for future forest management. This requires more appropriate approaches to assess and predict the sustainable production potential of forest ecosystems and their responses to the experienced pressures. The major challenge of this FORFUS sub-project is to better understand the biogeochemical functioning of forest ecosystems with low mineral fertility, in order to better predict their evolution under multiple constraints. The main objective of this FORFUS sub-project is to assess the interaction between the water storage seasonality and the spatio-temporal variability of the nutrient pool mobilities from the litter to the deeper regolith layers. The main research question relates to the connectivity/synchronicity of the chemical and isotopic dynamics that happen below the ground and inside the trees and which is certainly controlled by water accessibility to tree and driven by drought frequency and intensity.

An innovative approach combining quantitative and qualitative developments will study the exchange of Rare Earth Elements (REE) and some related radiogenic isotopes (¹⁴³Nd/¹⁴⁴Nd, ²⁰⁶Pb/²⁰⁷Pb, ⁸⁷Sr/⁸⁶Sr) to constrain for the first time the REE cycle in the regolith-tree-atmosphere continuum during two vegetative periods. These trace elements are recognized as environmental tracers for the study of the interactions between compartments of the critical zone but also for the identification of sources of elements within natural ecosystems. They have recently demonstrated their added value in understanding the nutritional interactions between the biotic and abiotic compartments of forest ecosystems. The PhD candidate will study at diverse temporal scales the seasonal evolution of the water chemical and isotopic composition in the groundwater-throughfall continuum. He/She will elaborate a research project on the quantification of REE exchanges in between the compartments of an experimental forest that is recognized as a long-term critical zone observatory in Luxembourg (https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.14140). This PhD project will apply the Nutsfor model to REE to estimate the trace element budget at plot scales of different tree species and contribute to a more precise understanding of REE dynamics within the critical zone. The student will rely on all facilities available in the Weierbach Experimental Catchment including long-term hydrological and geochemical databases (2000-2024) and high frequency monitoring of ecohydrological parameters. Moreover, she/he could beneficiate from a large set of laboratory equipment, including state-of-the-art analytical equipment for water isotopes (Laser Spec, IRMS) and major and trace element concentrations (ICPMS).

The PhD candidate will be part of the Catchment and ecohydrology group of the Environmental SensIng and Modelling research unit and will work in close collaboration with the INRAE group in Biogeochemistry of Forest Ecosystem (BEF/INRAE) located in Nancy, France.

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Education

• MSc degree in environmental sciences or a related discipline.

Experience and skills

• Good knowledge on geochemistry and/or hydrological functioning within the critical zone.
• High motivation for field work is mandatory.
• Good knowledge on trace elements, like Rare Earth Elements, in the environment is an asset.
• Experience with 1D-hydrological modelling is an asset but not required.
• Experience with Python/R script writing is an asset but not required.
• High motivation and communication skills within an international multi- to interdisciplinary research environment.
• Class B driving license.

Language skills

• Good level both written and spoken English.
• French speaking is an asset but not mandatory.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects.
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society.
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do.
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas.
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills.
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce.
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions.
• Female-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science.
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance.
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers.

Apply online

This position is part of the doctoral training unit FORFUS (see the website here), associated with the FORLUX (see the website here ) research project, both of which together will include 13 doctoral candidates and 4 postdoctoral researchers. We seek candidates with a strong potential to excel in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment and use their skill for the benefit of society in the long term.

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience.
• A scientific CV with contact details.
• List of publications and patents (if applicable).
• Contact details of 2 references.

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

PhD additional conditions:

Supervisor at LIST: Dr. Christophe Hissler (Christophe.hissler@list.lu)

Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belvaux, Luxembourg

PhD enrolment: University of Luxembourg, Belval, Luxembourg

Candidates shall be available for starting their position in winter 2024/2025. Please note that university enrolment fees (currently 200 EUR per semester) must be covered by the successful applicant. Your master diploma has to be recognized in

Luxembourg. Please refer to:

https://www.uni.lu/en/admissions/diploma-recognition/

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/enseignement-formation/etudes-superieures/reconnaissance-diplomes.html

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Master

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | 24 months | Belval

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST.lu) is looking for a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team and contribute to two exciting EU-funded projects: CitCom.ai and MOBIEDIC. The selected candidate will work closely with our expert teams to perform cutting-edge research and development activities in the fields of Local Digital Twins, Data Spaces Technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and High-Performance Computing (HPC).

CitCom.ai (www.citcom.ai) project focuses on creating a Testing and Experimentation Facility (TEF) for Smart Cities and Communities, including common infrastructure for enabling experiments with AI Innovators and cities, giving special emphasis on Local Digital Twins, AI, and HPC.

MOBIEDIC aims to enhance the EU mobility and transport’s sector efficiency, sustainability and innovation readiness through improved data structures and services, aligning with the broader EU Data Strategy. LIST contributions focuses on actions to establish a sustainable collaboration structure for the future European Digital Innovation Centers (EDIC) in the areas of mobility and logistics data.

Main Responsibilities

Contribute to CitCom.ai Work Package 3 (WP3) on Common Infrastructure for Testing and Experimentation Facilities, by providing technical guidelines on Local Digital Twins, AI, and HPC.

Collaborate with technical experts to design, develop, and implement infrastructure for Testing and Experimentation Facilities.

Support Work Package 4 (WP4) on Project Operations, by contributing to the design and execution of Data, AI and Digital Twin experiments with Smart-city-related AI innovators

Assist in the project’s operational management, ensuring the smooth running of experiments and contributing to the evaluation of results.

Contribute to MOBIEDIC’s Work Package 2 (WP2), focusing on establishing a sustainable collaboration structure and providing operational support for the future EDIC in Mobility and Logistics Data, including the implementation of an Information Exchange Platform for the project.

Assist in the coordination of stakeholders and in the creation of strategies to ensure efficient data management and sharing through Data Spaces Technologies.

Participate in the development of collaboration frameworks that promote the sustainability of EDIC mobility data operations.

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Education

A PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.

Strong expertise in Digital Twins, Artificial Intelligence (AI). High-Performance Computing (HPC) expertise is desired.

Experience in project management and the ability to work on collaborative research projects.

Solid understanding of testing and experimentation infrastructures for AI systems.

Familiarity with mobility and logistics data frameworks and data spaces technologies is highly desirable.

Preferred Skills

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java.

Experience with deploying software in on-premises and cloud platforms,

Basic knowledge on HPC environments.

Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of French or German is a plus.

Previous experience with European project collaboration is a strong advantage.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

1 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | up to 48 months (14 months initial contract) | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By generating relevant scientific knowledge and converting knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

To address the urgent societal need for science-based management recommendations for forests under increasing pressure, and to leverage on the fast-developing expertise in multi-disciplinary forest research in Luxembourg, LIST, in collaboration with the University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research, has formed a dedicated doctoral training unit (DTU) on “Forest function under stress” (FORFUS). It consists of 4 inter-linked research clusters, focusing on below-ground processes, tree and canopy processes, remote sensing observations, and prediction and valuation of forest functions, providing a holistic view on forests as complex systems. See the project website to find out more about the FORFUS doctoral training unit here

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

In the current context of declining forest health, forest carbon (C) uptake and stocks are expected to decline due to an increase in tree mortality and autotrophic respiration. However, it remains unclear whether the amount of terrestrial C stock exported through runoff (mainly as CO₂ and dissolved organic carbon (DOC)), which represent a significant fraction of the annual C balance of headwater catchments, and the underlying processes will also be altered. This is because a clear assessment of the sources of CO₂ and DOC, the related biogeochemical pathways and the associated transport timescales are still to be fully resolved.

In this project, you will investigate how C export, its sources and biogeochemical pathways change under drought conditions in forested headwater catchments. The work will be carried out in the Weierbach experimental catchment (https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.14140), where water fluxes and physico-chemical parameters of soil, ground and stream water are intensively monitored. You will install and maintain monitoring equipment in the field, such as sensors to measure dissolved CO₂ and DOC concentrations in groundwater and stream water. You will design and carry out water sampling campaigns and laboratory work. You will examine radiocarbon (¹⁴C) signatures of particulate and dissolved organic/inorganic carbon (POC, DOC/DIC) to identify sources and transport timescales, as well as alternative tracing techniques (stable isotopes of water and C isotopes analysis). You will be involved in the rain exclusion experiment in collaboration with FORFUS-RT1.2.

You are also expected to carry out a literature review, formulate hypotheses and develop a research plan. Collaboration with other FORFUS PhD candidates and colleagues at LIST will be encouraged. You will analyse statistically the collected data, present your results internally and at national/international conferences, and publish research papers resulting from your research.

You will be part of the Catchment and Ecohydrology (CAT) research group at LIST and work in close collaboration with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SWE). You will follow the rules and curriculum set out by the Doctoral School in Science and Engineering at the University of Luxembourg (https://www.uni.lu/research-en/doctoral-education/dsse/) and engage in courses and activities organised by the FORFUS DTU.

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Education

• You hold a MSc in hydrology, soil science, earth science or a related discipline

Experience and skills

• You have a strong interest for the water and the carbon cycle
• You enjoy field and laboratory work
• Solid statistical and mathematical background
• Basic programming skills (R, Python or similar)
• Motivation to work in a team, explain and present research ideas and results
• Class B driving license

Language skills

• Good level of written and spoken English

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

This position is part of the doctoral training unit FORFUS (see the website here), associated with the FORLUX (see the website here here) research project, both of which together will include 13 doctoral candidates and 4 postdoctoral researchers. We seek candidates with a strong potential to excel in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, and use their skill for the benefit of society in the long term.

Your application must include :

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications and patents (if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

PhD additional conditions :

Supervisor at LIST: Núria Martínez-Carreras (nuria.martinez@list.lu)

Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belvaux, Luxembourg

PhD enrolment: University of Luxembourg, Belval, Luxembourg

Candidates shall be available for starting their position in winter 2024/2025. Please note that university enrolment fees (currently 200 EUR per semester) must be covered by the successful applicant. Your master diploma has to be recognized in Luxembourg. Please refer to:

https://www.uni.lu/en/admissions/diploma-recognition/

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/enseignement-formation/etudes-superieures/reconnaissance-diplomes.html

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Master

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Permanent contract | Belval

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

https://www.list.lu/en/institute/who-we-are/

How will you contribute?

 You will be mainly in charge of:

Contribute to the creation of a comprehensive IT security strategy and policies, ensuring alignment with business strategies as well as IT trends and developments

• Drive continuous improvement in IT security risk detection by implementing appropriate technical and administrative controls, IT standards and procedures
• Continuously evaluate the cyber threat landscape for LIST
• Centralize and analyse logs from various components, incidents, and security alerts
• Enhance and manage IT security monitoring activities
• Set up IT security indicators and dashboards
• Manage security incident monitoring and response mechanisms
• Ensure reliability and availability of monitoring tools like SIEM, and maintain consistent logging from various security IT systems and applications
• Assess and manage internal and external risks and threats relating to Information Systems security
• Design, implement, and support IT security technical and logical controls
• Define and configure new security use cases for identifying indicators of compromise
• Design operational documentation and procedures
• Contribute to security awareness across the organization
• Provide specific advice and recommendations on IT security risk management topics

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Education

• Bac+5, graduated in IT security/cyber security

Experience and skills

• At least 5 years of professional experience as an operational security engineer
• At least 3 years of practical experience in SIEM tool management
• Deep knowledge of security standards such as the ISO 2700x suite or other industry best practices in security monitoring
• Excellent knowledge of risk management methods like MEHARI, EBIOS
• Experience in IT security risk analysis, contingency, vulnerability assessment, and remediation (patch management)
• Advanced knowledge of IT security operations including firewalls, proxies, web application firewalls, email secure gateways, remote accesses, and strong authentication systems
• Proficiency in cyber threat landscape, malware, and hacking techniques
• Information Security related certifications such as CISSP and/or CISA are considered an advantage
• Knowledge of project management techniques, progress tracking tools, and reporting would be considered an advantage
• Good knowledge and implementation of IT security solutions/tools and infrastructure
• Knowledge of IS security audit mechanisms and penetration and vulnerability testing methodologies

Language skills

• Good level both written and spoken English and French

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfill their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience;
• A detailed CV

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.



Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

French Read B2 Write B2 Speak B2

Minimum required education

Master

Required work experience in years

5 or more years.

Description

Permanent contract | Belval

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

Are you an experienced, forward-thinking scientist with expertise in data-driven approaches for materials science? Join us to transform and accelerate materials research through advanced predictions, simulations, and experimental breakthroughs.

In the framework of national and international projects of the PROMAR group, you will be conducting and leading research, development, and innovation (RDI) activities in the field of data-driven methods for materials.

This includes:

•  Defining, obtaining funding for, executing, and leading RDI projects

•  Managing and reporting of RDI projects

•  Contributing to other RDI projects, collaborating with colleagues at LIST and abroad

•  Mentoring and training of group members, supervising PhD students

•  Disseminating, valorising, and transferring RDI results (incl. publications, conference/workshop presentations, patents, licenses, prototypes)

•  Maintaining and extending your professional network

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

You have:

• Relevant Background: PhD and postdoc or industry experience in computational or experimental science.
• Funding Success: Proven ability to secure research funding.
• Project Management Skills: Experience leading research projects.
• Research Impact: Solid publication record and experience supervising students.
• Technical Skills: Strong Python programming, ideally with open-source contributions.
• Computational Focus: Expertise in ab initio and machine learning-accelerated molecular dynamics.
• Experimental Focus: Experience with machine learning-based screening, inverse design, or robotic setups
• Collaborative Spirit: Positive, hands-on, and team-oriented.

The ideal candidate will also bring:

• Leadership in Research: Experience leading large, multi-partner projects.
• Collaborative Network: Proven record of partnerships across sectors.
• High-Impact Publications: Publications in top journals and conferences.
• Advanced Technical Skills: Python and C++ proficiency.

If you’re ready to make a major impact on materials science, we encourage you to apply.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

• We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.
• LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.
• Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Postgraduate

Required work experience in years

4 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | 24 months | Hautcharage

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us.

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

You will be mainly in charge of:

• Developing thermoplastic elastomer compounds with excellent processability for additive manufacturing
• Compounding thermoplastic composites and blends in internal mixers and twin-screw extruders
• Performing material extrusion additive manufacturing trials of thermoplastic elastomers
• Evaluating the thermal characteristics of thermoplastics by differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetry
• Studying polymer crystallinity results from X-ray scattering techniques and morphology studies using microscopy
• Performing rheological tests and evaluating the results of thermoplastic materials
• Evaluating the dimensional accuracy and mechanical performance of 3d printed specimens
• Evaluating the shape memory effect of the developed thermoplastic compounds
• Preparing project deliverables and manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and conferences
• Participating in project meetings and international conferences

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Education

• PhD degree in Polymer Engineering and Science, Materials Engineering and Science, Mechanical Engineering or related fields

Experience and skills

• Proven professional experience in additive manufacturing of polymer-based materials
• Good knowledge of rheology and thermo-mechanical characterisation of polymers
• Good knowledge of compounding of thermoplastic composites and blends
• Knowledge of 4D printing concepts and techniques
• Excellent team player and good communication skills

Language skills

• Good level of both written and spoken English (C1)

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 m², including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• A multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional goals
• A gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only. This is part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and not used for discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines to ensure equal opportunities. The primary selection criteria will be aligning the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Postdoc additional conditions:

• Supervisor at LIST: Dr. Joamin Gonzalez-Gutierrez (joamin.gonzalez-gutierrez@list.lu)
• Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Hautcharage, Luxembourg

Candidates shall be available to start their position in February/March 2025.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | 24 months | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

As part of the EPS team, you:

• Contribute to the establishment and further development of the Knowledge Platform of the Interreg NWE project ECHT (https://echt.nweurope.eu/): This IT platform will provide actionable information for companies (on IT tools and initiatives, video tutorials, checklists, trainings, etc.) to foster traceability of hazardous chemicals in the supply chain and the introduction of a Digital Product Passport in the textile sector.
• Answer to Luxembourgish companies concrete regulatory questions on REACH, CLP and POPs and pro-actively inform them about their regulatory obligations via events, social media, newsletter, publications and the REACH&CLP and POPs Websites (reach.lu, pop-chemicals.lu).

The EPS group is strongly involved in the implementation of the EU chemicals legislation, being national helpdesk for REACH, CLP and POPs, holding a seat in the Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) and in the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) at the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and in OECD Working Parties, and contributing to policy implementation projects, e.g. INTERREG ECHT (Enable digital product passports with Chemicals Traceability for a circular economy). Moreover, the competences built up in the regulatory activities of the group are fed into national and EU RDI projects and contribute to offer of LIST’s SUSTAIN unit on sustainability assessment and Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) approaches.

You further strengthen these activities by becoming a team member of the national helpdesk and supporting the work in the Interreg ECHT project. Thereby, you build, based on her/his technical and scientific expertise and the support of the team, regulatory competences on EU legislation, substitution of hazardous chemicals, and science-based communication.

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Education

• A Master degree in natural/environmental science or engineering (e.g. chemistry) or other fields related to the position

Experience and skills

• Client orientation mindset and great sense of service are required. The candidate should be highly motivated, pro-active and open for new challenges.
• Interdisciplinary thinking, well-developed communication skills (oral and written) and team spirit to successfully integrate into the multicultural, multilingual and multidisciplinary work environment at LIST and effectively communicate with LIST’s partners.
• A (first) professional experience around policy implementation (chemicals, supply chain), or communication and awareness raising (including social media, related IT tools) is considered an asset.

Language skills

• Good level both written and spoken in English and either German or French.
• Speaking the three languages and/or Luxembourgish is considered an asset.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• · A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Candidates shall be available for starting their position in March 2025.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Master

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | 48 months (14 months initial contract) | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

Discover our Materials activities: https://www.list.lu/en/materials/

How will you contribute?

Electric energy stands for 20% of the total energy consumed in the world, and this share is expected to reach 40% by 2050 as an outcome of the need to decrease our dependence on non-renewable energies. Beyond sunlight and wind, heat is another formidable and poorly exploited source of electrical energy. Indeed, currently 72 % of the energy produced ends up in waste heat - and it has been predicted that up to 13 000 TWh could be recovered each year, which stands for Europe’s yearly total energy needs! In this context, our team recently showed that 40 grams of nonlinear pyroelectric ceramics can generate more than 10 Joules of electric energy from waste heat in one single thermodynamic cycle of 100 degrees (Lheritier et al., Nature 2022).

In this thesis, we want to study pyroelectric components that are not only well adapted to generate large amount of energy, but that can also generate large electric power. To do so, such components have to be made of excellent pyroelectric materials and have to be able to exchange heat very quickly with fluid transporting heat. The core of this PhD study will be to study the pyroelectric properties of specific ceramics. Their dielectric and ferroelectric will be thoroughly investigated versus voltage and temperature, together with reliability, which is essential for the future of this technology. Thermodynamic cycles will be run to estimate how much energy can be harvested. The PhD student will be part of a larger team working on electrocaloric cooling and pyroelectric energy harvesting.

The primarily responsibility of a PhD students is to define their research project and successfully complete it, achieving agreed working plan and objectives in due time. To do so, and depending on their area of activity, their duties may include:

Demonstrates the ability to generate RDI results under supervision identifies, defines, and addresses problems in their scientific field; performs comprehensive literature review; conducts experiments; makes analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information; and elaborates conclusions that can serve as input for the definition of RDI concepts.

Develops an increasing level of independence in the conduct of their PhD project.

Makes an appropriate dissemination of own research results: participates in forums, seminars, or scientific events.

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Education

• You hold a Master degree in Materials Science or Physics.

Experience and skills

• You have a taste for experiments. You like working in a team. Knowing ferroelectric materials is a plus.

Language skills

•  Good level of written and spoken English

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfill their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

PhD additional conditions:

• Supervisor: Emmanuel Defay
• Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belvaux, Luxembourg
• PhD enrolment: University of Luxembourg, Belval, Luxembourg

Candidates shall be available for starting their position in Q4 2024. Please note that university enrolment fees (currently 200 EUR per semester) must be covered by the successful applicant.

Your master diploma must be recognized in Luxembourg. Please refer to:

https://www.uni.lu/en/admissions/diploma-recognition/

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/enseignement-formation/etudes-superieures/reconnaissance-diplomes.html

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Master

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Permanent contract | Belval/Hautcharage

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

https://www.list.lu/en/institute/who-we-are/

How will you contribute?

Your role is to provide administrative support to the RDI teams.

The main tasks are:

Day-to-day management, telephone reception

o  Receive, filter and forward telephone messages.

o  Processing incoming mail.

o  Managing mailboxes and shared calendars.

Organising meetings

o  Helping to organise meetings, seminars, workshops, etc.

o  Preparing and ensuring the administrative follow-up of catering requests.

o  Preparing the agenda for project submission meetings.

 Administrative management

o  Administrative support for purchasing, order encoding (SAP).

o  Managing stocks of office supplies for the Department.

o  Managing time-sheet signatures.

o  Organising the dispatch of parcels, samples, etc.

o  Organising travel for certain visitors.

Writing and formatting documents

o  Produce emails.

o  Producing, proofreading and formatting documents in accordance with LIST standards.

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Education

•  Bac+2

Experience and skills

• 3 years' professional experience in the field.
• Detail-oriented, methodical
• Persevering
• Sense of service
• Emotional control
• Autonomous, responsive and flexible
• Task prioritisation
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Discretion and respect for confidentiality
• Versatility, ability to manage several tasks in parallel and to work with frequent interruptions 
• Computer skills:

o Knowledge of professional messaging systems

o Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat

Language skills

• Fluency in written and spoken French and English.
• German/Luxembourgish is an asset.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfill their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance 
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience;
• A detailed CV

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

• We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.
• LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.
• Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above. 

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

French Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Technical

Required work experience in years

3 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | 36 months | Belval

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

Hydrogen-powered fuel cells constitute one of the most promising alternatives to cover society’s energy needs in a green and sustainable way. In particular, the roadmap for the implementation of a “hydrogen economy” in Europe proposes the goal that 24% of the total energy demand be covered by hydrogen in 2050, which constitutes a major scientific, technological, and infrastructural challenge. Indeed, for example, for hydrogen-powered machines (e.g., trucks, planes) to be eco-friendly, we need to improve our ability to produce, store and distribute hydrogen in a non-polluting way. As regards hydrogen production, the most obvious possibility is to obtain it from water; indeed, there is a massive worldwide effort focused on improving photo-catalytic water splitting.

In this context, it has been observed in recent years that ferroelectric materials – which present a spontaneous and switchable electric polarization – offer a very promising platform for water splitting. More precisely, it has been observed that the photo-catalyzed breaking of H₂O molecules is particularly efficient on the surface of ferroelectric and related compounds. This offers great hope for optimization, as there is a very good fundamental understanding of ferroelectrics and a lot of knowledge about how to modify their functional and dynamical properties. However, despite a growing amount of work in the field, the specific reasons why ferroelectric surfaces perform well for water splitting are not clear yet. Is it because of the natural tendency of a ferroelectric to drag/expel electric charges to screen its spontaneous polarization? Is it because of the bulk photovoltaic effect that is exclusive of polar compounds, which may facilitate a greater availability of photo-generated carriers to aid the chemical reaction? There is a pressing need to address these questions and eventually (or simultaneously) explore the full potential that ferroelectrics may offer as regards catalysis optimization.

Quantum simulation based on efficient schemes like density functional theory – increasingly coupled with modern machine-learning techniques – has been critical to our current understanding of ferroelectrics, featuring a long list of important predictions that were later confirmed experimentally. These methods also offer a very reliable approach to qualitative and quasi-quantitative studies of chemical reactions on surfaces. Hence, in this project we will use quantum-mechanical simulation to address the above-mentioned questions about water splitting on ferroelectrics. For example, we will study model ferroelectric materials and surfaces – both in idealized conditions and for realistic temperatures and water coverage levels – to identify the main factors affecting the interaction with H₂O molecules and their eventual splitting. Once the critical ingredients are identified, we will propose modified ferroelectric compounds that should display an enhanced performance and use simulations to verify our hypotheses. We will be in contact with experimental LIST groups working on ferroelectrics and water splitting to potentially verify our most promising predictions.

The research will be supervised by Prof. Jorge Íñiguez-González (jorge.iniguez@list.lu), whose work can be consulted in Google Scholar.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

You hold a master’s degree in Materials Science, Condensed Matter Physics or related discipline.

You have a good understanding of first-principles quantum simulation methods, e.g. based on density functional theory.

Fluency in spoken and written English is a must. So, you’re the one we’re looking for!

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

•  A motivation letter oriented towards the position
• ·A scientific CV with contact details
•  A complete academic record with marks for your bachelor’s and master’s
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

• We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.
• LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.
• Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

PhD additional conditions:

• Supervisor at LIST: Prof. Jorge Íñiguez-González (jorge.iniguez@list.lu)
• Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belvaux, Luxembourg
• PhD enrolment: University of Luxembourg, Belval, Luxembourg
• Starting date: From March to September 2025.
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Please note that university enrolment fees (currently 200 EUR per semester) must be covered by the successful applicant.

Your master diploma must be recognized in Luxembourg. Please refer to:

https://www.uni.lu/en/admissions/diploma-recognition/

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/enseignement-formation/etudes-superieures/reconnaissance-diplomes.html

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Master

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Temporary contracts | 48 months | Belval or Luxembourg city

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

Are you motivated to work in a diverse and multidisciplinary team?

Would you like to help this team solve fundamental questions that can lead to more sustainable energy and technologies?

If so, you may be the person we are seeking for a PhD in SPETRA, a special doctoral training program focused on materials for the sun-powered energy transition. The SPETRA students will be supervised by researchers at the Luxembourg Institute for Science and Technology (LIST) and the University of Luxembourg (uni.lu), and they will work on cutting-edge problems that cover different ways in which sun light can be used as an energy source.

It is widely recognized that a rapid transition from fossil fuels to renewable energies is critical for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and ensuring a habitable planet. The increased use of solar and wind energy is the most effective option.

Photovoltaics must play a central role in the energy production, and renewable “green hydrogen” is urgently needed as a fuel in sectors where electrification is not viable (e.g., heavy transportation) and for energy storage. Our ability to tackle the climate challenge will depend on the discovery or optimization of materials that enable an efficient sunlight-to-energy conversion and production of green hydrogen. Ultimately, it all relies on basic physical and chemical processes by which sunlight is captured by suitable materials.

SPETRA will run 8 cutting-edge research projects aiming exactly at that: We have assembled a team of experts from the University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology. We will explore the most advanced photovoltaic materials for a direct sun-to-electricity conversion (4 projects), as well as alternative strategies that may allow us to create even more efficient solar panels by also making use of the heat generated by sunlight (2 projects). Additionally, we will study approaches to obtain hydrogen from water via chemical reactions (and novel catalytic materials) that we will optimize so sunlight boosts their efficiency (2 projects).

How will you contribute?

SPETRA will run 8 PhD projects, which naturally split in three groups.

Photovoltaics – 4 PhD positions (Projects 1 – 4)

Two students will investigate defects in the wide gap solar absorber material Cu(InGa)S₂, a semiconductor used in super-efficient tandem solar cells.

The student in Project 1 will investigate defects experimentally, mainly using photoluminescence techniques. This project will be supervised by Prof. Susanne Siebentrit

The student in Project 2 will use advanced first-principles simulation methods to the same end. If you have an interest in solar cells and semiconductors physics, and some experience either in the lab or in quantum-mechanical simulations, these projects may be ideal for you! This project will be supervised by Prof. Ludger Wirtz.

Two student (Project 3 and Project 4) will focus on chalcogenide perovskite materials, which are abundant, non-toxic and extremely stable, making them ideal candidates for use as absorber layers for tandem and indoor photovoltaic applications. The students will investigate the synthesis of powders and thin films with the aim to characterize their opto-electronic properties and eventually fabricate functioning demonstrator devices. If you are interested in materials processing toward actual devices, these projects may be ideal for you!

Project 3 will be supervised by Prof. Phil Dale, while Project 4 will be supervised by Prof. Alex Redinger.

Sun-powered catalysis – 2 PhD positions (Projects 5 & 6)

In Project 5 a student will study combined pyro- and photo-catalysis for water splitting using ferroelectric materials. The experimental work will consist of synthesis of oxide and polymer materials, their microstructural/functional characterization, and catalytic tests. If you are interested in how Chemistry and Physics come together to power new strategies for catalysis, this project may be for you! This project will be supervised by Dr. Sebastjan Glinšek,

The student in Project 6 will design microreactors that enhance photocatalytic efficiency using porous capsules as optical traps, loaded with photocatalysts. The experimental work will involve the synthesis of suitable optical traps and photocatalysts, evaluating their performance for efficient water splitting under light irradiation. If you are interested in colloidal chemistry with a touch of nano-optics, this project may be for you! This will be supervised by Dr. Jean-Sebastién Thomann.

Pyroelectric energy harvesting – 2 PhD positions (Projects 7 & 8)

Two students will focus on the pyroelectric effect, i.e. the change in electric polarization in response to a temperature variation. This effect can be very strong in ferroelectric materials, and it can be used to harvest energy from temperature changes. We will investigate both experimentally (Project 7) and theoretically (Project 8) the phase transitions characteristic of the thermodynamic cycles used for pyroelectric energy harvesting, looking for optimization strategies to improve efficiency. If you are interested in phase transitions and functional materials, using either experiment or theory, one of these projects may be for you!

Project 7 will be supervised by Prof. Emmanuel Defay, while Project 8 will be supervised by Prof. Jorge Íñiguez-González.

Be part of an exciting team of PhD students!

The students will form a team of 8 doctoral candidates associated to the Doctoral Training Unit SPETRA, which gathers experts from the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology and the University of Luxembourg. The students will benefit from a unique programme designed to train a group of experts on the sun-powered energy transition, covering all aspects of the problem – from experiment to theory, from fundamental to applied, from physics and chemistry to the whole global energy system. The collaborative team effort will rely on secondments (extended visits) of the doctoral candidates to other groups of the network, as well as on periodic SPETRA events. Besides the science itself, other key aspects of today’s work as a scientist – from management to communication skills – will be covered, and to a large extent tailored to the specific interest of the students.

You can find more information about the SPETRA project and the thesis supervisors at https://www.uni.lu/research-en/research-projects/spetra/.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about research and excited about being part of a team of PhD students who will work a lot together. A master’s degree in physics, chemistry, materials science or a related discipline is required.

All applications should include:

• a motivation letter (please indicate your preferred Projects (up to 3) in the motivation letter)
• a CV,
• an academic record with grades and
• Contact information for two researchers/professors who can provide reference letters.

For additional information, please contact Prof. Phil Dale (phillip.dale@uni.lu, recruitment coordinator) or Prof. Jorge Íñiguez-González (jorge.iniguez@list.lu, SPETRA coordinator).

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

• We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.
• We are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.
• Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Please note that by applying you consent to share your application with the SPETRA supervisors:

• Prof. Phillip Dale, University of Luxembourg
• Prof. Emmanuel Defay, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology & University of Luxembourg
• Dr. Sebastjan Glinsek, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology
• Prof. Jorge Íñiguez-González, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology & University of Luxembourg
• Prof. Alex Redinger, University of Luxembourg
• Prof. Susanne Siebentritt, University of Luxembourg
• Dr. Jean-Sébastien Thomann, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology
• Prof. Ludger Wirtz, University of Luxembourg

PhD additional conditions:

Ideally, all the SPETRA students will start between March and September 2025.

Your master diploma must be recognized in Luxembourg. Please refer to:

https://www.uni.lu/en/admissions/diploma-recognition/

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/enseignement-formation/etudes-superieures/reconnaissance-diplomes.html

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read B2 Write B2 Speak B2

Minimum required education

Master

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Permanent contract | Fulltime/40h | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

You will be part of the Scientific Instrumentation and Process Technology (SIPT) unit which is focusing its RDI activities on new instrumentation, processes and methodologies in the fields of nano-analytics and thin film processing. The RDI chain of the SIPT unit spans from fundamental science all the way up to industrial scale demonstrators. Particularly, the researcher will be integrated into the Advanced Instrumentation for Nano-Analytics (AINA) group. The AINA group focuses on the development of scientific instruments based on charged particle beams and laser beams and correlative workflows taking advantage of these instruments. The group’s R&D activity covers fundamental investigations, instrument development and application development. We are a multi-disciplinary team giving the group the complete spectrum of know-how that is required to convert innovative ideas and concepts into prototype instruments.

How will you contribute?

Come and join our team as a Senior Research & Technology Scientist in a permanent role focused on laser diagnostic techniques. In this position, you’ll have the chance to lead pioneering projects in laser-based diagnostics and nano-analytical techniques, driving forward scientific and technological advancements.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Innovate and Develop: You will design and develop state-of-the-art laser-based diagnostic techniques (both linear and non-linear) to analyze various states of matter and for particle manipulation applications.
•  Research and Test: You’ll create, test, and validate novel concepts in nano-analytical techniques using laser technologies, contributing new insights and solutions.
• Lead and Initiate Projects: You’ll define and lead new project activities, including preparing and submitting proposals for competitive funding, while building partnerships with industry leaders such as instrument manufacturers.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: You’ll actively collaborate with internal and external researchers to drive interdisciplinary activities and expand the impact of your work.
• Mentor Future Scientists: You’ll guide and support post-doctoral researchers and PhD students, playing a key role in their development and project success.
• Disseminate Research: You’ll promote and share R&D results through patents, licenses, prototypes, publications, technical reports, and conference presentations, enhancing the visibility and impact of our work.
• Manage Laboratory Resources: You’ll participate in managing our group’s laboratories, oversee specific instruments, ensure quality and compliance standards, and train users on equipment and protocols.
• You’ll provide regular updates to the group leader, helping to shape the strategic direction and success of the team.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

You hold a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field in Engineering Sciences, with at least 4 years of postdoctoral experience. You bring proven expertise in light-matter interactions for diagnostic and particle manipulation applications, such as neutral gas flow diagnostics, plasma diagnostics, optical tweezers, and post-ionization mechanisms.

Your knowledge also includes photon-atom and photon-ion interactions, particularly in the context of ionization processes. Primarily an experimentalist, you are also comfortable with simulation tools relevant to the field. You have experience in writing successful grant applications and a strong track record in valorizing scientific and technological outcomes.

You are highly motivated, an excellent team player, and fluent in English (both written and spoken). If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Application procedure and conditions

• We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.
• LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.
• Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Additional information:

• If you need more information contact: Dr. Alexandros Gerakis - alexandros.gerakis@list.lu or Dr. Tom Wirtz - tom.wirtz@list.lu
• Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belvaux, Luxembourg

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Postgraduate

Required work experience in years

4 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | Part-time | 24 months | Belval

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

You will be mainly in charge of:

• Contributing to the design and development of clinical trial for multiple sclerosis disease
• Clinically validating the proposed technologies and its effectiveness by monitoring MS progression and treatment response across different patients recruited in the clinical trial
• Contributing to the benchmark of project results with MS gold standard & common clinical practices (results from the gold standard, such as MRI scans, EDSS scores, and common clinical procedures will be used to validate the project results)

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

• Holding Medical Doctor degree with a specific expertise in neurology (neurologist in training or neurology specialist).

Experience and skills

• Previous experience in diagnosing and treating neurodegenerative diseases and Multiple Sclerosis
• Previous experience in research projects is a plus (i.e., data collection, monitoring patients, writing scientific papers, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of EEG, EMG and Evoked Potentials is required
• Good communication skills
• Good track record in terms of scientific publications is a plus

Language skills

• Good level both written and spoken English and French. German, Italian, Spanish or Portuguese are a plus.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

French Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | Part-Time | 24 months | Belval

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

You will be mainly in charge of:

• Designing and developing clinical trials for multiple sclerosis disease (this will include recruiting patients, communicating with hospitals and laboratories to collect test results, etc.)
• Clinically validating the proposed technologies and its effectiveness by demonstrating its accuracy, sensitivity, reliability, robustness for remotely monitoring MS progression and treatment response across different patients recruited in the clinical trial
• Contributing to the benchmark of project results with MS gold standard & common clinical practices (results from the gold standard, such as MRI scans, EDSS scores, and common clinical procedures will be used to validate the project results)

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

Holding Medical Doctor degree and a Clinical Neurophysiology specialization.

Experience and skills

• Vast expertise and knowledge in diagnosing and treating different neurological diseases, including Multiple Sclerosis, sleep disorders, epilepsy, cerebrovascular diseases, Parkinson's disease, Dementia, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
• Excellent experience on contributing research projects in terms of designing and developing clinical trials is mandatory.
• Proven experience in different clinical studies on neurological studies including medical examinations such as EEG, EMG, Evoked potentials, Polysomnography, etc.
• Excellent track record in terms of scientific publications

Language skills

• Good level both written and spoken English and French

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

5 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | 14+22 (+12) months | Belval-Luxembourg

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

We are seeking a PhD candidate to undertake research in the area of cognitive networking for 5G/6G networks, with a focus area on connected and autonomous mobility.

This research will explore how artificial intelligence can be used to develop networks capable of self-learning and self-optimisation, adapting to real-time changes in traffic and demand. The successful candidate will contribute to designing solutions that optimise the interaction between network exposure and resource allocation.

In this context, your main focus will be to:

-        Investigate network exposure mechanisms related to 5G core network functions and network slicing.

-        Develop advanced AI/ML algorithms and data analytics techniques to automate and optimise exposure requests, adapted to available resources and real-time demand.

-        Propose and implement innovative solutions to enable seamless operation in connected and autonomous mobility use cases.

-        Validate research outcomes through a combination of high-fidelity simulations and collaboration on real-world test cases with industry stakeholders.

-        Disseminate research findings through publications in leading conferences and top-tier journals.

This PhD position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with both academic researchers and industry experts, with a strong emphasis on real-world applications. Working alongside a mobile network operator, you will have the chance to contribute to the development of future 5G and 6G technologies, ensuring direct industrial impact from your research.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

Master's degree (Bac+5) in telecommunications, computer science, or a related field, with an interest in AI, cognitive networks, or connected vehicles.

Experience and skills

Prior experience with network automation, resource optimisation, or 5G/6G networks would be a plus.

An interest in developing AI-driven solutions for real-time, adaptive network environments.

Language skills

• Good proficiency in both written and spoken English. French or Luxembourg language skills would be an advantage but are not required.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references
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Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

This PhD thesis will be done in the context of a collaboration between LIST and Proximus Luxembourg. In this context, please note that by applying you consent to share your application with Mr Julien BAUDOUIN, Innovation Manager, from Proximus Luxembourg.

PhD additional conditions:

Supervisor at LIST: Dr. Sébastien Faye (sebastien.faye@list.lu)

Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belval, Luxembourg

PhD enrolment: University of Luxembourg, Belval, Luxembourg

Candidates shall be available for starting their position in Q1 2025. Please note that university enrolment fees (currently 200 EUR per semester) must be covered by the successful applicant.

Your master diploma must be recognized in Luxembourg. Please refer to:

https://www.uni.lu/en/admissions/diploma-recognition/

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/enseignement-formation/etudes-superieures/reconnaissance-diplomes.html

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Master

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

24 months contract | Belvaux-Luxembourg

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us.

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

For a gas sensing application technology, you will investigate the synthesis and combination of Metal oxide and Group III Nitride as innovative 3D or 2D colloids or electrospun microfibre.

You will use bottom-up and top-down synthesis for achieving your goals. The technology will have to be up scalable by design and reliable. You will characterize the gas sensing properties and their integration on a gas microsensor. Some innovative casting technology can be investigated (e.g. Inkjet printing or electrodeposition).

You will work in closed collaboration with a growing company. created in 2019, VOCSens develops innovative gas microsensors for remote environmental monitoring, industrial, security and health applications, from device to highly system level (www.vocsens.com).

You will have to analyze the sensitive materials with diverse tools, such as TEM, SEM, DLS, XRD, XPS; and characterize the electrical properties The sensitivity of the devices to various gas mixtures will be evaluated using a programmable gas mixing system combined with an optimized test chamber and a multiplexed conductometric measurement set-up.

In addition, you will also contribute to design small prototypes made in collaboration with VOCSens.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

You hold a PhD in Colloidal chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, chemistry of Materials.

You have a strong team work spirit and strong motivation. Additionally, you have a pronounced taste for making research with impact in collaboration with company.

A MUST HAVE is your ability in terms of synthesis and building of new materials.

Knowledge of materials for sensor development is a plus.

You are able to manage your time in order to have a perfect synchronization of the dedicated tools.

You have a relevant track record in the field or in related field.

You are also able to communicate easily with external people (VOCSens) in a logic of identifying the strengths and drawbacks of the technology for product-oriented development.

You are fluent in English.

No seniority required.

Your LIST benefits

·       An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects

·       Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society

·       Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do

·       An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas

·       Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills

·       Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce

·       Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions

·       Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science

·       32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance

·       Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

·       A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience

·       A scientific CV with contact details

·       List of publications (and patents, if applicable)

·       Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Please note that by applying you consent to share your application with Yann Danlee from ”VOCSens”.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | 14+22 (+12) months | Belval-Luxembourg

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of IT, materials, and environment. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

We are looking for a motivated PhD candidate to join our research team in the field of 5G and 6G networking for Mission Critical Services (MCx). MCx provides critical communication services (voice, data) to first responders, public safety services, and others.

This research will focus on improving network resilience and resource efficiency in critical scenarios, such as natural disasters, global power outage or large public events. The candidate will investigate how to optimise MCx performance while anticipating the future evolution of these services in 6G networks, contributing to the development of innovative algorithms and strategies for next-generation networks.

In this context, your main focus will be to:

-        Propose innovative approaches for optimising resource allocation in 5G and future 6G networks, focusing on resilience and power efficiency in critical situations.

-        Explore MCx provisioning in different scenarios, such as public events, and evaluate network simulators to accurately replicate these situations.

-        Designing and evaluating new strategies in collaboration with a leading mobile network operator to enhance network resilience and reliability, with the opportunity to test these strategies on a live 5G network.

This PhD offers flexibility for the candidate to explore different approaches within these broader themes, with the opportunity to work closely with both academia and industry. Collaboration with a mobile network operator will ensure real-world relevance. The publication of research papers will be highly encouraged based on your findings and advancements.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

Master's degree (Bac+5) in telecommunications, computer science, or a related field.

Experience and skills

Prior experience, even if limited, with 5G/6G network paradigms would be a plus. The same applies for network simulation tools.

An interest in developing AI-driven solutions for network planning or real-time operations.

Language skills

Good proficiency in both written and spoken English. French or Luxembourg language skills would be an advantage but are not required.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

PhD additional conditions:

Supervisor at LIST: Dr. Sébastien Faye (sebastien.faye@list.lu)

Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belval, Luxembourg

PhD enrolment: University of Luxembourg, Belval, Luxembourg

Candidates shall be available for starting their position in Q1 2025. Please note that university enrolment fees (currently 200 EUR per semester) must be covered by the successful applicant.

Your master diploma must be recognized in Luxembourg. Please refer to:

https://www.uni.lu/en/admissions/diploma-recognition/

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/enseignement-formation/etudes-superieures/reconnaissance-diplomes.html

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Master

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Permanent contract | Belval

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) of 700 people active in the fields of materials, environment, space resources and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Further information regarding LIST can be found at: www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

LIST now seeks to appoint an experienced and inspirational leader to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO will lead the LIST Executive Committee and report to the LIST Board of Directors. They will be responsible for developing the organisation’s long-term vision and strategy and will represent LIST with national and international stakeholders across the research, political and industrial landscape.

The successful candidate will require a PhD in natural sciences or engineering sciences alongside a minimum of 15 years of executive leadership experience within an equivalent research-intensive environment.

They will have a thorough understanding of the full TRL spectrum and be experienced in transforming research results into socio-economic impact.

The appointed individual will also have a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams and bring change management experience.

The CEO role requires working proficiency in English and French.

Apply online

An executive search exercise is being undertaken by Perrett Laver who will support the Luxembourg Institute of Science & Technology in identifying a field of qualified candidates and assist in their assessment against the requirements for the role.

For informal enquiries about the role please contact Dr Redmond Scales redmond.scales@perrettlaver.com

To apply, or to download further information on the required qualifications, skills, and experience for the role, please apply below quoting reference 7603.

https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/4434/chief_executive_officer/

All applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their complete application by 22nd November 2024 for full consideration. However, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is ‘Legitimate Interest’. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit Perret Laver’s website http://www.perrettlaver.com/information/privacy-policy/.

Please apply ONLINE formally through the Perrett Laver website (abovementioned link).

The only way to apply is through the specified Perret Laver’s platform.

The LIST website is solely for visibility purposes, and applications cannot be submitted through any LIST channels, such as email or the website.

Application procedure and conditions

LIST is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring and retaining diverse personnel. LIST value all applicants and will consider all competent candidates for employment without regard to national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age or disability.

An assessment committee will review the applications and select candidates based on guidelines that aim to ensure equal opportunities.

An appointment will be made subject to references and criminal record checks.

The main criteria for selection will be the correspondence of the existing skills, expertise and experience of the applicant with the requirements mentioned within the job description.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C2 Write C2 Speak C2

French Read C2 Write C2 Speak C2

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

15 or more years.

Description

Permanent contract | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

Context:

You will join the Environmental Sustainability Assessment and Circularity (SUSTAIN) Unit. SUSTAIN develops knowledge, transferable (software) technologies, practical methods and outreach activities for the simulation and comprehensive sustainability assessment of societal systems. Its final purpose is to foster sustainable eco-innovation, through products and technologies, as well as support sustainability-oriented policy implementation and behavioural change to promote decarbonisation transitions.

Within the SUSTAIN Unit, you will lead the Environmental Health (EH) research group. The activities conducted within the EH group develop complex 3D - in vitro models for toxicological testing as a major research activity but also model organisms relevant for eco-toxicology. Such models undergo in house pre-validation under laboratory conditions and are applied to a wide range of contaminants from chemicals to nanomaterials. These models are then applied within nationally and internationally funded research projects and in collaborative research projects with industry.

Description:

Pollution is a ubiquitous phenomenon involving many different exposure routes and can affect humans and wildlife. For what concerns humans, either the occupational setting or the exposure in daily life as consumers are equally relevant.

The Environmental Health (EH) research group focuses on the assessment of effects of exposure to pollutants and the development of relevant tools for hazard assessment. This includes the understanding of biological effects at the molecular, cellular/tissue and organism level (for freshwater invertebrates), and the integration into risk assessment for human health and the environment.

Our expertise and projects are covering the development of relevant in vitro models for human safety considering different barriers and tissues, but also model organisms relevant for eco-toxicology. Based on its strong focus and expertise in chemical safety, our group collaborates with regulatory agencies, both national and international, providing state-of-the art chemical safety and risk assessments in different areas (e.g. contaminated sites, indoor air quality, worker and consumers, food safety).

How will you contribute?

As an R&T group Leader, you are an internationally recognized professional with proven track record of scientific and technology excellence in the domain of Environmental Health, you will be responsible for the management, coordination, development, and performance of the EH group.

Among other responsibilities, you will :

• In coordination with the Head of Unit, define the group goals in alignment with the unit strategy. Define, implement, and monitor short/mid/long-term plans to achieve goals. Uses a set of KPIs and dashboards, Follow up operations and goals achievement. Anticipate events that could affect plans and takes actions accordingly. Keeps team’s activity aligned to unit strategic roadmaps.
• Manage the group’s budget; forecast, implement, and follow-up its execution. Being accountable for the appropriate management and use of assigned resources.
• Manage the group’s entire project portfolio ensuring a balanced mix of competitive/industry funded projects and a healthy cycle of new/ongoing/to-be-ended projects. Keep RDI projects and initiatives aligned to the unit’s strategy. Provide primary leadership to the submission and execution of RDI project. Being accountable for the smooth running of the projects and the results obtained.
• Promote and/or contributes to the improvement of RDI methods, processes, or tools to enhance the group’s performance.
• Motivate the team to innovate and to develop solutions addressing market and societal needs. Guide the group in reaching objectives and recognizes effort and success. Help the team to embrace change. Acts when conflicts appear.
• Being the primary responsible for talent management processes for their group (i.e., recruitment, training, performance evaluation, promotions, exits, etc.). Promote and monitor the development of the team's competencies and careers in line with the current and future needs of the group and the unit. Create a positive work environment for sharing experiences and keep learning.
• Ensure their team respects LIST values, ethical standards, research integrity, and internal rules. Lead by example.
• Ensure that the work environment of their team remains safe and healthy. Enforce and apply LIST- HSE rules, alert of potential dangers and risks, and ensure their team has acquired the mandatory HSE skills established by LIST.
• Lead by example.

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Education

• PhD in a scientific field relevant to the field of Environmental Health

Experience and skills

• A solid RDI work experience and scientific knowledge in the field of Environmental Health.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Strong competencies in project management and work organization.
• Experience in budget realisation and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work with and manage a group of highly skilled professionals with a broad range of cultural and professional background and to foster a collaborative work environment.

Language skills

• Flawless knowledge of English (both spoken and written) is required. Knowledge of German and/or French and/or Luxembourgish is considered as an asset.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

8 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | Initial 14 months | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

In 2024, LIST and GOODYEAR signed the second phase of their partnership, 2024-2029, building on the outcomes of their previous collaboration and entering new technological areas as well. GOODYEAR-LIST partnership 2.0 embraces Luxembourg's National priorities, such as Sustainability, Digital transformation and Circular economy, through the execution of five Strategic Research Programs: Data Science for Tires, Tire as a Sensor, End-of-Life Tire Valorization, Sustainable Materials for Next Generation of Pneumatic Tires, Structure-Process-Properties Relationships.

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) in partnership with Goodyear and with the support of an Industrial Partnership Block Grant (IPBG) from the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) will drive significant research and development focused on next-generation sustainable tire materials including new types of polymers and rubbers.

As part of it, we are currently looking for a PhD in elucidating the interactions between tire compound ingredients

We are looking for a young researcher that is expected to strongly contribute to an ambitious project through the development of a doctoral thesis in the area of rubber compound characterisation. The project aims at elucidating the interactions between tire compound filler materials and other compound ingredients. During the experimental work, both synthetic and commercial silicas will be characterised using solid-state NMR and their interaction with organic molecules will be studied, involving computer models. The selected PhD student will be enrolled in the Material Science Doctoral School of the University of Luxembourg and will develop the research project both at LIST and Goodyear.

How will you contribute?

When you join the team, you will be responsible for designing and performing your experiments as well as for the analysis and interpretation of the results to meet defined objectives. The Advanced Characterisation of Surface, Interface and Structure (ACSIS) group actively promotes active dissemination of research results. Through the project consortium you will gain access to a strong link with an industrial collaborator. You will spend 25% of the project time at the collaborator’s innovation center in Luxembourg.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

• You hold a master’s degree in Material Physics,  Materials Science or Physical Chemistry

Experience and skills

• Demonstrated competencies in nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, inorganic synthesis, materials characterization and rubber chemistry will be highly valued.
• Experience with programming, e.g. python, is considered an asset.
• Collaborative skills, self-motivation, initiative, result oriented, organization, and capacity to work in an interdisciplinary environment.

Language skills

• You are fluent in English (both written and oral).

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

Discover our Materials activities: https://www.list.lu/en/materials/

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Please note that by applying you consent to share your application with Dr. Eric ENGELDINGER (Staff Engineer), Dr. Benoit DUEZ (Chief Engineer), Dr. Marcel WIRTZ (R&D Grant and Partnership Manager), Dr. Carolin WELTER (R&D Associate) from Goodyear.

PhD additional conditions:

   Supervisor: Dr Stephan WESTERMAN

   Co-supervisors: Dr Reiner DIEDEN (LIST), Dr Eric ENGELDINGER (Goodyear)

   Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belvaux, Luxembourg

   PhD enrolment: University of Luxembourg, Belval, Luxembourg

Candidates shall be available for starting their position in Q4 2024. Please note that university enrolment fees (currently 200 EUR per semester) must be covered by the successful applicant.

Your master diploma must be recognized in Luxembourg. Please refer to:

https://www.uni.lu/en/admissions/diploma-recognition/

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/enseignement-formation/etudes-superieures/reconnaissance-diplomes.html

https://allea.org/code-of-conduct/

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Master

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | up to 24 months | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

Discover our Materials and IT activities:

https://www.list.lu/en/materials/

https://www.list.lu/en/informatics/

How will you contribute?

Interested to contribute to a breakthrough in communication technologies?

Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) and IEE S.A. will join forces to develop a new kind of phased array antenna based on transparent electronics for 5G/V2X vehicle communications. This position is mainly located at LIST premises in Belvaux (Luxembourg), with a part of time spent at IEE S.A. (Bissen, Luxembourg), a global manufacturer & supplier of advanced sensing solutions for the automotive industry, developing printed electronics, radar and 3D camera technologies among others.

Context

The objective of the project is to demonstrate the capability of 5G communication in the V2X context by means of transparent phased array antennas and to address the network dead zones issue in smart cities. Technical progress on 5G for vehicle communications is encouraged to bring benefits for road safety and traffic management, leading to fewer road accidents and faster journeys. The electronically controlled beam steering capability of this innovative transparent antenna system will allow optimized radiation patterns, by real time modulation of the direction of transmission, to increase the efficiency of data transmission towards the closest 5G base station. Beam-steering is the key enabling technology for antennas allowing 5G to reach its potential by overcoming the restrictions of mmWave propagation including directivity and losses. Different phased array antennas should be designed and fabricated for the operation in the n77, n78 and n257 bands in transmission mode to send data from a sensor in a vehicle. Transparent electronics materials processing developed in LIST pave the way for new transparent RF transmitters that can also be used to disguise the antennas of base stations which can then become part of glass windows of buildings or vehicles. This is an encouraging approach to achieve performant and dense 5G networks unnoticeably integrated into elegant urban architecture.

Mission

The objective of this postdoc project is to develop two kinds of phased array antennas for sub-6GHz and mmWave regimes based on transparent materials and lithography patterning.

In this work, you will:

• design and process the antennas by lithography patterning in cleanroom
• investigate by Finite Element Modelling the different configurations of the antennas and coupling with the vehicle environment
• establish the performances by RF characterization (VNA)
• integrate the antenna into a prototype containing automotive sensors for infield testing of communication performances

This project constitutes a unique training opportunity that will boost your research career in either academy or industry !

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, RF and Microwaves Engineering or Microelectronics

Experience and skills

• Mandatory: Solid experience with antennas design, modelling and fabrication by cleanroom processing (lithography, wet and dry etching)
• Considered as a plus: experience in RF characterization, electronics board design and RF devices prototyping for infield testing
• Excellent written and oral communication skills e.g., in publications, reports, and/or presentations
• Collaborative skills, initiative, result oriented, organisation, and capacity to work in an interdisciplinary environment
• Team spirit is a critical requirement
• Ability to effectively and reliably coordinate with the supervisor and multiple collaborators
• Ability to lead a work plan with an industrial partner

Language skills

• English (proficient)

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of technological achievements (devices, prototypes)
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Please note that by applying you consent to share your application with Dr. Andreas Olk (Scientist) from IEE S.A.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | Initial 14 months | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

The primary research question associated with this PhD position is: How do sublimation, diffusive transport and sorption of water vapour in snow, ice and permafrost soils affect water ice O-H isotope signals in the context of climate and hydrological reconstructions?

Alterations in summer precipitation O-H isotope signals have been related to sublimation-condensation processes, notably in cold regions such as Antarctica and Greenland, with implications for climate reconstructions from ice cores. Field data have shown evidence of post-depositional isotopic changes between seasons and interannually. Multiple processes are conjectured to be related to these changes: wind, air and snow water vapour content, pressure gradients, snow accumulation rates, etc. Consequently, water isotopes measured in snow, ice and permafrost cores require careful interpretation, notably when used as proxies of past climates. Beyond applications in the climatology and hydrology of the terrestrial water cycle, sublimation-condensation processes and the related O-H isotope fractionation are also relevant in the rapidly developing field of exo-hydrology.

How will you contribute?

The PhD candidate will be trained in isotope physics, isotope hydrology, isotope-enabled climate models, and science communication. He/she will have the opportunity to directly collaborate with project partners at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (D), Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (L), University of Luxembourg (L), and University of Zurich (CH).

MAIN MISSIONS

The PhD researcher’s main mission is to carry out doctoral research towards their thesis. The outcome of the thesis is valorised through different streams, such as publications and patents.

POSITION CONTEXT

The PhD researcher carries out doctoral research in the framework of a specific project (VITAMINS) funded through the Volkswagen Foundation and LIST.

Their work will be supervised at LIST by Prof. Laurent Pfister and at KIT by Prof. Erwin Zehe. The PhD award will be granted by the University of Luxembourg and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. At LIST, the PhD researcher will be incorporated into the RDI group Catchment and eco-hydrology, with group leader Prof. Richard Keim also contributing to the project.

TASKS

RESEARCH WORK:

• Follow and advance a research plan in agreement with their supervisor(s)
• Know the state of the art on the research topic of the thesis to be undertaken
• Manage the daily research work allowing to deepen the topic they are working on
• Take care of IP issues related to their research work
• Contribute to the preparation of progress reports on research for funding bodies as required
• Organise and participate in progress meetings with the supervisor(s)
• Contribute to the overall activities of the RDI group and department as required
• Actively collaborate with other researchers (LIST or external)
• Actively participate in group meetings, meetings with academic and non-academic collaborators

 DISSEMINATION, VALORISATION AND TRANSFER:

• Contribute to the drafting and submitting of papers to peer reviewed journals and conference proceedings
• Contribute to the creation of intellectual property rights (patents, licences, etc.)
• Prepare posters for conferences
• Present their work at local, national and international meetings with guidance and prior internal review
• Defend their thesis in a reasonable time frame (3 / 4 years)

 TRAINING:

• Participate in conferences and workshops in his/her research field
• Train themselves in specific techniques
• Follow courses at partner University (University of Luxembourg, KIT), where necessary

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Education

•  MSc, Water science and/or water resources engineering

Experience and skills

• Skills in isotope physics
• Skills in isotope hydrology
• Skills in programming in Matlab or Python as well as stochastic numerical methods

It will be sufficient if they have skills in isotope physics or isotope hydrology, and an interest to gain skills in isotope-enabled climate models. We expect the candidate to be excited about tackling global challenges and have interest in the practical applications of fundamental science.

Language skills

• Good level both written and spoken in English

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

PhD additional conditions:

• Supervisor at LIST: Prof. Laurent Pfister (laurent.pfister@list.lu)
• Co-supervision at LIST: Prof. Richard Keim and Prof. Kathryn Hadler
• Co-supervision: Prof. Erwin Zehe (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany)
• Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belvaux, Luxembourg
• PhD enrolment: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany & University of Luxembourg, Belval, Luxembourg (joint degree)

Applications for this position should be submitted by 08/11/2024.

• Candidates shall be available for starting their position in winter 2024. Please note that university enrolment fees (currently 200 EUR per semester at the University of Luxembourg) must be covered by the successful applicant. Your master diploma has to be recognized in Luxembourg. Please refer to:

https://www.uni.lu/en/admissions/diploma-recognition/

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/enseignement-formation/etudes-superieures/reconnaissance-diplomes.html

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

14+22+12 months | Full-time/40h | Hautcharage

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

https://www.list.lu/

You’d like to contribute as a researcher? Join our Functional Polymers research unit

The Functional Polymers (FP) unit addresses the synthesis, formulation and processing of polymers to achieve specific properties enhancements and multi-functionality through both physics-based experimental and numerical approaches, including molecular modelling. The unit pursues funding and carries out research through industrial contracts and competitive projects sponsored at the Luxembourgish and European levels and is organised into two research groups focused on 1) the realisation of sustainable polymeric materials and 2) the chemistry and physics of smart / responsive polymers.

Research challenges:

-        Design of polymeric materials such as thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers and (nano)composites with advanced functionality, high performance, enhanced safety and sustainability in mind, in service of industrial and societal needs

-        Valorisation of alternative feedstocks (biomass, waste materials, etc.)

-        Development of novel, safe (re)processing and advanced manufacturing technologies, including additive manufacturing and 3D printing, both for efficiently producing new materials and managing end-of-life

-        Generation of the fundamental understanding essential to the control of structure, viscoelastic, mechanical and tribological performance and transport behaviour of polymeric materials and composites through polymer physics, advanced characterisation and molecular modelling

How will you contribute?

We are seeking a motivated PhD student to join our research team in exploring the synthesis and development of vitrimers with a focus on advanced recycling and sintering applications. This project is part of an INTER-ANR project (VITRISINT) in collaboration with the laboratories CP2M, IMP and MATEIS from the University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France. The project will focus on the creation and characterization of adaptable, durable materials based on transesterification dynamic exchanges, fine-tuning their properties to facilitate the understanding of the mechanisms of mechanical recycling and vitrimer particles sintering.

Project Description:

The PhD project will focus on:

-        Synthesis and characterization of vitrimers with diverse chemical structures and compositions, based on benzoxazine and/or epoxy-amine chemistries

-        Investigation of the mechanical, thermal, and viscoelastic properties of the developed vitrimers to understand their suitability for various applications.

-        Optimization of vitrimer formulations for enhanced recyclability and sintering.

-        Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to apply findings in practical, industrially relevant contexts.

-        Extensive training on rheological and mechanical characterization of vitrimers in the leading EU laboratories.

-        Dissemination of the project results through reports, deliverables, and scientific publications in journals and conferences; participate in regular meetings and communicate findings effectively in both oral and written formats. Engage constructively with a diverse team of colleagues, contributing positively to the project's success.

Is your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

You hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science or a related field, and wish to carry out impactful, high quality experimental research in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues.

You enjoy learning new things, using your creativity to solve problems, and taking advantage of opportunities to build your skills.

You are used to communicating effectively in English, both in writing and orally, and documenting your work (minimum certified B2 level).

You are careful, conscientious and well organized in the lab, happy to work with others and motivated to make a difference in what you do.

You have the following mandatory skills:

1) Strong background and extensive hands-on experience in synthetic/polymer chemistry;

2) Experience in use of modern characterization techniques such as FT-IR, NMR, DSC, TGA;

3) Ability to analyze NMR and FT-IR spectra;

4) Knowledge of Chemdraw or similar software for drawing and analyzing of chemical structures;

You might have additional skills:

5) Demonstrated competencies in polycondensation/polyaddition will be highly valued;

6) Experience in the utilization of rheological or mechanical testing or DMA analysis for polymer materials will be considered as an asset.

Your LIST benefits

An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects;

Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society;

Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square meters, including innovations such as our Viswall, high-scale incubators and top of the range 3D/4D printings that are part of our toolkit for excelling in all we do;

Multicultural and international work environment with more than 45 nationalities represented in our workforce; 

Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions;

Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science;

32 days paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, flexible working hours, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance and access to lunch vouchers;

Personalized learning program to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills;

An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas.

Apply online

Your application must include:

·       A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience

·       A scientific CV with contact details

·       List of publications (and patents, if applicable)

·       Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Please note that university enrolment fees (currently 200 EUR per semester) must be covered by the successful applicant.

Your master diploma must be recognized in Luxembourg. Please refer to:

https://www.uni.lu/en/admissions/diploma-recognition/

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/enseignement-formation/etudes-superieures/reconnaissance-diplomes.html 

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read B2 Write B2 Speak B2

Minimum required education

Master

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | up to 36 months | Belval

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

Are you fascinated by complex topological phases and their unique properties? Researchers from the University of Strasbourg and CNRS (France) and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) have teamed up to explore innovative strategies for controlling topological states in advanced functional materials. This collaboration aims to fine-tune their properties or even induce new and useful behaviors.

The focus of the project will be on ferroelectric compounds, particularly perovskite oxides like PbTiO₃ and BaTiO₃, which can exhibit topological states such as skyrmion bubbles, as recently demonstrated by the LIST team. These intricate textures, ranging from Brownian skyrmions to phases displaying surprising "negative capacitance" effects, have unique dynamical and response properties and are highly sensitive to external stimuli. The current challenge is to discover methods for dynamically controlling these phases, allowing for precise and reversible tuning of their behaviour.

This project will combine atomistic and continuum simulations to develop a novel approach for such control, leveraging suitable temperature gradients. The work in Strasbourg will emphasize methodological advancements, including the development of continuum simulation tools based on finite elements and their application to controlling or inducing topological objects. At LIST, the focus will be on inducing novel behaviours and functional properties, using second-principles atomistic simulations alongside the newly developed finite-element methods. Collaboration with experimental experts in Strasbourg and Luxembourg will be key to verifying the theoretical predictions.

As part of this project, you will join a world-leading theory group in ferroelectrics and functional materials at LIST, working closely with renowned experts in finite-element method development at Strasbourg and collaborating with experimental specialists on the characterization of ferroelectric states and their functional properties. This unique training environment will accelerate your research career, whether in academia or industry, all while contributing to the understanding (and discovery) of new ferroic phenomena with potential applications in a variety of fields, from low-power electronics to neuromorphic computing.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

You hold a PhD degree in Materials Science, Condensed Matter Physics or related discipline.

You have a good understanding of atomistic simulation methods.

Fluency in spoken and written English is a must. So, you’re the one we’re looking for!

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

The supervisor of the work will be Prof. Jorge Íñiguez-González (more info in this link) and you will be part his theory and simulation team (~ 10 members).

Preferably, candidates shall be available for starting to work in May 2025.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Permanent contract | Belval

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

LIST is looking for a senior researcher with demonstrated expertise in the engineering and applications of plasma and vapour deposition processes, and experience in the exploitation of research towards technology. The candidate should have a proven track record in defining, acquiring and managing research projects covered by competitive (national and EU funded) and industrial research fundings. The candidate should notably have a documented work experience in establishing and leading collaborative research projects with private, public and academic partners. The candidate needs to have a solid track record of publications and/or patents. Having PhD supervision rights is a plus.

The researcher will be hosted in the Scientific Instrumentation and Process Technology (SIPT) unit which is focusing its RDI activities on new instrumentation, processes and methodologies in the fields of thin film processing and nano-analytics. The RDI chain of the SIPT unit spans from fundamental science all the way up to industrial scale demonstrators. Particularly, the researcher will be integrated into the Plasma & Vapor Deposition Processes Engineering (PPE) group. The group develops fundamental and technological expertise in the area of vapor deposition processes for advanced coatings and surfaces. The group focuses on its recognized expertise in Plasma, Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) processes for interface engineering and functional thin films synthesis.

How will you contribute?

In the framework of national and international projects of the PPE group, the selected candidate will be in charge of RDI activities in the field of the engineering and applications of plasma and vapor deposition processes. In the framework of this mission, the candidate will define, establish and lead collaborative RDI projects.

Your responsibilities :

The senior researcher will intervene in the framework of projects of the group and report to the group leader

RDI WORK:

• Define, establish and lead RDI projects
• Contribute to the collection and definition of clients’ needs
• Contribute to RDI projects or work (development of new knowledge, technology components, prototype design, etc.)
• Manage the daily research work allowing the smooth progress of the projects
• Formulate innovative/scientific/ technological concepts
• Actively collaborate with other researchers in order to promote interdisciplinary activities internally and externally
• Participate in mentoring and training of junior researchers and undergraduates/trainees
• Supervise PhD students

Project Management :

• Manage RDI projects and/or RDI project work packages
• Report internally and/or externally according to their contribution
• Responsible for the realisation of deliverables in the expected time frame

DISSEMINATION, VALORISATION AND TRANSFER:

• Disseminate, valorise and transfer RDI results (patents, licences, prototypes, publications, technical reports, participation in conferences)
• Produce scientific publications, including as first author
• Write technical reports
• Make presentations at workshops

COOPERATION AND NETWORKS:

• Develop scientific and technological networks

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

You hold a PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Sciences, or a related field, combined with a pronounced taste for experiments, teamwork spirit and strong motivation. You have strong experimental skills in vapor deposition processes (CVD, PVD, Plasma Processes). You have a record of excellence in the synthesis, engineering and characterisation of thin films as evidenced through peer-reviewed journal publications and possess a sound experience in valorising scientific and technological results. In addition, you possess sound experience in grant writing and managing research programs. On top of this, you’re highly motivated and strong team worker. You are fluent in English (both written and oral). You’re the one we’re looking for!

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

• We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.
• LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.
• Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Postgraduate

Required work experience in years

5 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | up to 36 months | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By generating relevant scientific knowledge and converting knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Forests contribute to stabilizing micro and macro climate, sustain and protect biodiversity, contribute to global carbon uptake and storage, support livelihoods, and help drive inclusive and sustainable growth. Luxembourg city is one of the country’s largest forest owners, with its 1,055 hectares of forests (managed by the ‘Administration de la nature et des Forêts - ANF)’ playing multiple roles - including (i) recreational purposes, (ii) drinking water production from the Luxembourg sandstone aquifer, (iii) air purification, and (iv) wood production. However, Luxembourg’s forests are far from being sheltered from threats related to global change. In recent years, they have shown a rapid decline in forest health, likely due to increasingly strong exposure to various pressures related to the combined effects of climate change (droughts, flash floods, insect pests and diseases), air pollution, and the development of newly urbanized areas. To maintain and protect the benefits of forests, there is thus a pressing need for a better understanding of these pressures, and more sustainable forest management strategies.

Therefore, LIST, Luxembourg city and the Nature and Forest Agency (ANF) developed in a co-creation framework the FORLUX project (https://www.list.lu/en/research/project/forlux) as a trailblazer for the design of urgently needed sustainable management strategies of forest ecosystems under global change. The main goal is to preserve the ecosystem services of the forests by, on the one hand, establishing a system for monitoring tree health with representative experimental plots equipped with innovative data transfer technologies and, on the other hand, deliver data-based and model-based scientific insights into tree-water interactions, forest carbon sequestration and air quality. These results, which integrate both the water and carbon cycles, will be the first of their kind for Luxembourg’s forest ecosystems and will pave the way for new forest management strategies under global change.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

Increasing occurrence and severity of droughts and heat waves poses significant challenges to the performance and survival of forest trees and often leads to shifts in forest community composition. Species composition can alter the allocation of forest carbon above versus belowground, and the turnover rate of the different forest soil carbon pools, both of which influence forest carbon stocks. Quantifying forest carbon stocks is complex and requires a combination of long-term monitoring and innovative techniques, including process modeling, stable isotope assays, and remote sensing.

You will contribute to three research directions: 1. Conduct a baseline monitoring and mapping of forest soil carbon and develop a future soil carbon monitoring program, 2. Estimate soil forest carbon turnover and vertical transport by collaborating with functional soil ecologists and by incorporating forest soil process models, and 3. Collaborate with remote sensing scientists to estimate aboveground forest carbon.

You will interact with multi-disciplinary researchers in the FORLUX project, including plant ecophysiologists, geochemists, geophysicists, soil microbiologists, and biogeochemical and hydrological modelers, with the aim to develop a holistic understanding of the relevant interactions between different compartments of the forest ecosystem. In collaboration with two other postdoctoral researchers on FORLUX, one focusing on water-tree interactions and one on tree adaptation modelling, you will draw links between the water and carbon cycles at the studied forest sites and beyond. Regular exchange with non-scientific stakeholders and a strong association of FORLUX with a doctoral training unit on "Forest function under stress" (FORFUS) will further contribute to the holistic view of forests that you will help develop.

You will be mainly in charge of:

• Contributing to collaborative research with Luxembourg forest stakeholders, including researchers, forest managers, and forest policy makers.
• Establishing baseline mapping of soil carbon stocks and future forest soil carbon monitoring for the City of Luxembourg (i.e., mixed urban and suburban forests).
• Collaborating with remote sensing researchers to estimate above-ground forest biomass carbon.
• Collaborating with PhD researchers to design cutting-edge experiments of how forest soil carbon responds to drought, using molecular-level analysis of soil carbon.
• Incorporating the above data into an innovative forest soil process model with a focus on vertical and horizontal transfer between soil carbon pools.

Your roles and responsibilities will include:

• Performing research duties with autonomy under general supervision: evaluate, select, and apply scientific methods; conduct experiments and tests (following predefined protocols); make critical analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of new or complex ideas; evaluate feasibility and effectiveness of solutions.
• An active contribution to progress in projects of regular size and scope. 
• Discussion and definition with the task leader, the principal investigator (PI), and external stakeholders in the project, of the objectives and expected results of the forest carbon task (i.e., using a co-creation approach).
• Interaction in a collaborative manner with other team members to achieve goals.
•  Organization of own work to meet objectives and deadlines. Informing regularly on work progress and addressing promptly any unexpected problem that could impact the work plan or the good development of your work.
• Contributing to the identification of new opportunities for innovation or application.
• Disseminating the research results through the publication of scientific papers and technical reports and the presentation of your work results at workshops, conferences, and the research community in general. 
• Active development of your scientific and industrial networks relevant to the position. Becoming part of identifiable external peer networks.
• Respecting codes of research ethics and research integrity. 
• Respecting and applying LIST-HSE rules. Staying alert to potential dangers or risks. Taking care of your own safety and that of others. 

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

• You hold a PhD in soil science, biogeochemistry, or a related discipline

Experience and skills

• You have a research and publication record in soil process modelling
• Good knowledge of soil biogeochemistry, carbon cycling, and soil microbial physiology.
• Willingness to work within a multidisciplinary team in the field and laboratory, explaining and presenting research ideas and results.
• Expertise with soil carbon monitoring is an asset but not required.
• Expertise with the use of stable isotopes for assessing soil microbial physiology is an asset but not required.
• Awareness of research funding landscape.

Language skills

• Very good level of written and spoken English.
• French, German or Luxembourgish speaking is an asset.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

We seek candidates with a strong potential to excel in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, and to use their skills for the benefit of society in the long term.

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications and patents (if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the submission deadline (15/11/2024) The review of any applications will be done for 30/11/2024 and the interviews will happen between end of November and beginning of December 2024. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Candidates shall be available for starting their position in winter 2024/2025.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Description

Temporary contract | up to 36 months | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By generating relevant scientific knowledge and converting knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Forests contribute to stabilizing micro and macro climate, sustain and protect biodiversity, contribute to global carbon uptake and storage, support livelihoods, and help drive inclusive and sustainable growth. Luxembourg city is one of the country’s largest forest owners, with its 1,055 hectares of forests (managed by the ‘Administration de la nature et des Forêts - ANF)’ playing multiple roles - including (i) recreational purposes, (ii) drinking water production from the Luxembourg sandstone aquifer, (iii) air purification, and (iv) wood production. However, Luxembourg’s forests are far from being sheltered from threats related to global change. In recent years, they have shown a rapid decline in forest health, likely due to increasingly strong exposure to various pressures related to the combined effects of climate change (droughts, flash floods, insect pests and diseases), air pollution, and the development of newly urbanized areas. To maintain and protect the benefits of forests, there is thus a pressing need for a better understanding of these pressures, and more sustainable forest management strategies.

Therefore, LIST, Luxembourg city and the Nature and Forest Agency (ANF) developed in a co-creation framework the FORLUX project (https://www.list.lu/en/research/project/forlux) as a trailblazer for the design of urgently needed sustainable management strategies of forest ecosystems under global change. The main goal is to preserve the ecosystem services of the forests by, on the one hand, establishing a system for monitoring tree health with representative experimental plots equipped with innovative data transfer technologies and, on the other hand, deliver data-based and model-based scientific insights into tree-water interactions, forest carbon sequestration and air quality. These results, which integrate both the water and carbon cycles, will be the first of their kind for Luxembourg’s forest ecosystems and will pave the way for new forest management strategies under global change.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

Increasing occurrence and severity of droughts and heat waves poses significant challenges to the performance and survival of forest trees. It is not clear what enables different tree species to avoid damage during such extreme events at a given site, and in how far tree size plays a role in their survival. Rooting depth, hydraulic infrastructure, tree water storage and stomatal control all contribute to the ability of forest trees to withstand drought and heat. Even the way trees intercept rainfall and partition it into evaporation, stem flow, and foliar water uptake might play a role for the forest's resistance to drought and its resilience after damage.

You will develop and combine innovative observation techniques to enhance our understanding of the hydrological and physiological interactions of different tree species with their environment. Your goal will be to quantify the dynamics of the water storage in the soil and saprolite where the trees collect water, and link root zone water availability to atmospheric conditions and tree water relations. This will require the collection and processing of a wide range of data, including meteorological data, soil data and tree sensor data (e.g. sap flow, stem water content and water potential). You will also explore novel methods (e.g. geophysics) to expand our current observational abilities of tree-soil water relations.

You will strongly interact with multi-disciplinary researchers in the FORLUX project, including plant ecophysiologists, geochemists, geophysicists, soil microbiologists biogeochemical and hydrological modellers, with the aim to develop a holistic understanding of the relevant interactions between different compartments of the forest ecosystem. In collaboration with two other postdoctoral researchers on FORLUX, one focusing on soil processes and carbon stocks in forests and one on tree adaptation modelling, you will draw links between the water and carbon cycles at the studied forest sites and beyond. Regular exchange with non-scientific stakeholders and a strong association of FORLUX with a doctoral training unit on "Forest function under stress" (FORFUS) will further contribute to the holistic view of forests that you will help develop.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

• You hold a PhD in plant biology, environmental science, or a related discipline

Experience and skills

• You have a research and publication record in plant ecophysiology, geophysics, and/or ecohydrology
• You enjoy coupling field observations (equipment implementation and maintenance, sampling, data collection) and data analysis. Programming experience is a plus.
• You like working in a team, explaining and presenting research ideas and results.
• You are keen to achieve highest levels of scientific practice. Experience with Open Science approaches and techniques is a plus.
• Experience with designing/managing experimental sites or research observatories is a plus.

Language skills

• Very good level of written and spoken English.
• French, German or Luxembourgish speaking is an asset.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

We seek candidates with a strong potential to excel in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, and use their skills for the benefit of society in the long term.

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications and patents (if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the submission deadline (15/11/2024) The review of any applications will be done for 30/11/2024 and the interviews will happen between end of November and beginning of December 2024. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Candidates shall be available for starting their position in winter 2024/2025.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | up to 24 months (70% part time) | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

LIST is offering a 24 months fixed-term position for a researcher in hyperspectral remote sensing. You will work within a collaborative group of scientists and engineers at LIST in Luxembourg in the HySpec Project. HySpec (“Hyperspectral and other Space assets exploitation with intelligent data processing to support military commander’s decision-making process”) is funded by the European Defence Agency (EDA) and aims to address critical operational needs within the field of defence intelligence. HySpec aims at the integration of optical, hyperspectral, and radar imagery, which are governed by different physical principles. HySpec directly contributes to the EDA's strategic research agenda by advancing Earth observation, reconnaissance and data processing. In the domain of hyperspectral technology the project aims to exploit hyperspectral data for defense applications. This includes the development of algorithms and processing chains, both on-ground and on-board, to extract valuable information from hyperspectral data. The project explores techniques to remove atmospheric effects, retrieve surface spectral reflectance and emissivity, and validate these methods through surveys and air-borne data acquisition.

You will be mainly in charge of:

• Organisation of experimental surveys and acquisition of airborne (drone and piloted aircraft) VNIR-SWIR-LWIR data
• Co-registration of images acquired from different platforms and correction of atmospheric effects
• Review of existing hyperspectral sensors and methods and their capabilities and evaluation of their effectiveness
• Algorithm prototyping for spectral emissivity and reflectance retrieval and validation
• Evaluation of hyperspectral SWIR data for specific defence applications, e.g. landmine detection
• Contributing to project reporting and presentation of scientific outcomes in top-ranked scientific journals and at international workshops

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

• You hold a Ph.D. in Remote Sensing, Geography, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a closely related field and have gained a minimum of 2 years of Post-Doc experience.

Experience and skills

• Proven experience and knowledge in multi- and hyperspectral visible near infrared, shortwave infrared and longwave (thermal) infrared remote sensing.
• Proven experience in using surface spectral emissivity for soil, rock, or vegetation applications.
• Proven skills in the processing of hyperspectral data from raw data to calibrated radiances and surface reflectance and emissivity.
• Experience in separating temperature and emissivity from radiance measurements
• Very good skills in scientific writing demonstrated by a record of published papers
• Knowledge on machine/deep learning will be considered an asset

Language skills

• Good level both written and spoken English and French or German

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

2 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | up to 24 months | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

Discover our Materials activities: https://www.list.lu/en/materials/

How will you contribute?

After the International Energy Agency, cooling our food and houses requires today 20 % of all the energy needed in the residential sector. This share will grow to 40 % by 2040 as a direct consequence of the world population increase and the global warming effect. This industry accounts for 10% of all CO₂ emissions, which is three times more than what is generated by aviation and shipping. The existing cooling technologies are overwhelmingly dominated by the vapour-compression systems, which is a 150 years-old technology relying on greenhouse gases and exhibiting an average efficiency less than 50 %. We clearly need to come up with more efficient cooling principles.

LIST has recently been very successful at showing that electrocaloric cooling is a convincing technology when it comes to efficient cooling alternative principles (Alvar Torello et al. Science 2020; Junning Li et al., Science, 2023). In this study, we want to investigate electrocaloric polymers as cooling elements, in the frame of a European project from the EIC scheme. The idea of this project is to combine the exclusive assets of electrocaloric polymers in one single device and assess its global efficiency. These assets are (1) excellent electrocaloric properties, (2) excellent materials efficiency, (3) the possibility to boost efficiency by recycling energy, (4) scale-up possibilities thanks to roll-to-roll compatibilities and (5) compactness of cooling devices.

More specifically, the role of the post doc will be to model and develop experimentally heat exchangers adapted to the electrocaloric elements that will be fabricated in this project. indeed, heat exchange plays a paramount role in cooling devices. In the case of electrocaloric polymers, their low heat conductivity requires a specific effort in the design of heat exchangers in order to permit short cooling cycles, which in turn increases cooling power.

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Education

You hold a PhD in Materials Science, in Physics or in Thermodynamics.

Experience and skills

You have a taste for experiments. You like working in a team. Knowing ferroelectric materials is a plus.

Language skills

Good level of written and spoken English.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include :

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | up to 24 months | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

In 2024, LIST and GOODYEAR signed the second phase of their partnership, 2024-2029, building on the outcomes of their previous collaboration and entering new technological areas as well. GOODYEAR-LIST partnership 2.0 embraces Luxembourg's National priorities, such as Sustainability, Digital transformation and Circular economy, through the execution of five Strategic Research Programs: Data Science for Tires, Tire as a Sensor, End-of-Life Tire Valorization, Sustainable Materials for Next Generation of Pneumatic Tires, Structure-Process-Properties Relationships.

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) in partnership with Goodyear and with the support of an Industrial Partnership Block Grant (IPBG) from the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) will drive significant research and development focused on next-generation sustainable tire materials including new types of polymers and rubbers.

As part of it, we are currently looking for a R&T Scientist in solid state chemistry intent in powder analysis interested in developing innovative strategies for porous materials’ analysis. The research project will be carried out within the framework of large public-private partnership (PPP) project devoted to the development of new rubber technologies. It is tailored around the development and interpretation of data obtained from different methods of targeted ingredients of interest, in particular carbon black and silica. This project further aims at the development of new methods for characterizing filler porosity and surface characteristics and their impact on rubber compound physical properties. As the project also includes Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), an additional experience in (Time Domaine)-NMR as well as programming skills are seen as an advantage.

In this role, you will work with a multinational and multidisciplinary team of highly skilled scientists and engineers. This is a great opportunity to acquire valuable skills in multiple characterization techniques, including Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) and NMR spectroscopy.

How will you contribute?

When you join the team, you will be responsible for designing and performing your experiments as well as for the analysis and interpretation of the results to meet defined objectives. The Advanced Characterisation of Surface, Interface and Structure (ACSIS) group actively promotes active dissemination of research results. Through the project consortium you will gain access to a strong link with an industrial collaborator. You will spend 25% of the project time at the collaborator’s innovation center in Luxembourg.

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Education

·       You hold a PhD degree in solid state chemistry, materials science, analytical chemistry, or related fields with a strong interest in powder characterization, chemistry, physics, and materials science.

Experience and skills

·       You are willing to conduct hands-on experiments in the laboratory and have experience in conducting experiments on one or more of the following techniques: Inverse Gas Chromatography (IGC), BET surface area analysis, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) or Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS).

·       You want to fuel your passion for sustainability by leveraging your expertise in powder analysis and solid-state chemistry.

·       You have excellent organizational, time-management and documentation skills.

Language skills

·       You are fluent in English (both written and oral).

Your LIST benefits

·       An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects

·       Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society

·       Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do

·       An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas

·       Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills

·       Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce

·       Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions

·       Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science

·       32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance

·       Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

·       A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience

·       A scientific CV with contact details

·       List of publications (and patents, if applicable)

·       Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

Discover our Materials activities: https://www.list.lu/en/materials/

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Please note that by applying you consent to share your application with Dr. Ricardo WANDERLEY NEVES FILHO (Staff Engineer), Dr. Benoit DUEZ (Chief Engineer), Dr. Marcel WIRTZ (R&D Grant and Partnership Manager), Dr. Carolin WELTER (R&D Associate) from Goodyear. 

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Permanent contract | Belval-LUXEMBOURG

Do you want to contribute to public research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

https://www.list.lu/en/institute/who-we-are/

How will you contribute?

You will be an essential member of LIST Finance Office team and report directly to the Head of the Finance office in a team of 7 people. LIST Finance Office is a pivotal unit within the Finance Unit providing vital functions at corporate level.

As a Senior Finance controller, you will be involved in several process as lead or contributor.

·       Budget definition, monitoring, and forecasting.

·       Cost models and pricing

·       Investment analysis in equipment and buildings management.

·       KPI management

·       Projects to improve LIST resource usage efficiency.

·       Financial analysis on operations for decision support.

·       Contract analysis from a financial perspective.

·       External and internal audit participation.

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Educational Background:

·       Graduate degree with a specialization in Finance, Auditing, or Management Control.

Experience and Qualifications:

·       Demonstrated professional experience, with a minimum of 7 years, in a comparable role within industries such as manufacturing, service, retail, or any sector where Management Control is essential

·       Proficiency in leading projects

·       Solid foundation in accounting

·       Hands-on experience in budgeting and forecasting processes

·       Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

·       Effective communication skills, results-oriented

·       Pays attention to detail and organize work methodically

Language Proficiency:

·       Proficient in both written and spoken French and English. Both are MANDATORY.

Your LIST benefits

·       An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects

·       Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society

·       Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do

·       An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas

·       Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills

·       Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce

·       Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions

·       Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science

·       32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance

·       Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

·       A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience;

·       A detailed CV

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

·       LIST is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring and retaining diverse personnel. We value all applicants and will consider all competent candidates for employment without regard to national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age or disability

·       Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled

·       An assessment committee will review the applications and select candidates based on guidelines that aim to ensure equal opportunities 

·       The main criteria for selection will be the correspondence of the existing skills and expertise of the applicant with the requirements mentioned above

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

French Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Master

Required work experience in years

7 or more years.

Description

Permanent contract | Hautcharage

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

The Structural Composites (SC) Unit at the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is seeking a Senior Research & Technology Associate with specialized expertise in prepreg manufacturing for polymer-based composite materials. The SC Unit is committed to developing next-generation, high-performance sustainable polymer composites. Aligned with this ambition, a strong emphasis is placed on the development of prepreg materials, their manufacturing, and processing techniques, particularly for applications requiring high mechanical performance and multifunctionality.

In this framework, the position involves significant contributions throughout the entire development chain for semi-finished products, from fibre surface treatment, polymer formulations, impregnation techniques to curing processes, i) developing, through technology upgrade and instrumentation, and ii) optimizing these process steps for the best quality control and material properties. Considered as a plus, the role involves experience in the field of fibre surface treatment techniques (i.e., wet and dry) to customize fibre-matrix adhesion and interface properties.

You will be integral to ongoing R&D efforts and project management, focused on both industrial and academic collaborations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and demonstrate innovative thermoset and thermoplastic prepreg materials, towards improved efficiency and performance.
• Develop and optimise the prepreg manufacturing pilot line, towards novel fibre/matrix combinations, improved efficiency and quality control (i.e. on-line monitoring).
• Develop and/or customize (wet / dry) surface treatments for fiber-based semi-finished products, with the aim of improving fiber/matrix interface performance through advanced surface modification techniques.
• Supervise characterization and testing aspects, relating to polymer processing, surface adhesion, interfacial bonding, and mechanical properties of composites.
• Lead and manage complex, multi-year national and international R&D projects related prepregs and composites processing
• Collaborate with industrial and academic partners to advance technology transfer and commercialization of surface treatment and prepreg innovations.
• Publish in high-impact journals and present findings at international conferences.
• Secure external funding for surface treatment and prepreg-related projects, and build a portfolio of research and industry partnerships.

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• Education: Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Polymer Composites Engineering, Surface Engineering, or related field.

• Experience: Between 8 and 20 years post-Ph.D., with strong expertise in and composite prepreg manufacturing is a must.
• Surface treatment technologies experience is a plus.

• Industrial experience is a must.

• Proven expertise in prepreg manufacturing, including resin systems, curing processes, and quality control measures.
• Strong technical skills in equipment modification and process optimization for surface treatment and prepreg production.
• Deep knowledge of fiber/matrix interface optimization, including experience with surface treatments (plasma, chemical, or mechanical methods).
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale R&D projects with industrial partners, particularly in surface treatment for fiber-reinforced composites and prepreg manufacturing.
• Experience in technology transfer, patent development, and industry collaboration.
• Track record of publications, patents, and project leadership in surface treatments, prepreg manufacturing and composite material processing.

• Excellent team collaboration skills in an international research setting.
• Strong communication skills in English; knowledge of French, German, or Luxembourgish is an asset.

This is a permanent position tailored for a seasoned researcher with strong technical expertise in prepreg composite manufacturing and fibres surface treatment who can drive forward LIST’s strategic goals in high-performance composite development.

Your LIST benefits

An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects

Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society

Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do

An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas

Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills

Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce

Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions

Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science

32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance

Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

8 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | 30 months | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

To strengthen its activities in surface energy balance and plant carbon assimilation modelling, LIST is offering a 30 months fixed-term position for a researcher in remote sensing of water and food security and ecosystem functioning. You will work within a collaborative group of scientists from the REMOTE group at LIST in Luxembourg. As per so, you will work closely with remote sensing experts and ecosystem functioning modelers on developing advanced methodologies for (a) Developing precursor scientific data products for Copernicus Expansion Missions on water stress, consumptive water use, blue water versus green water, and vegetation stress in a continuous time series for selected European agricultural ecosystems using MODIS, Landsat and Sentinel thermal as well as VNIR and SWIR remote sensing data, (b) Exploring thermal remote sensing and multisensor synergy to map forest evaporation, stress on transpiration and forest water use efficiency in Germany.

You will work on two projects, (a) the ESA funded project TERESA that aims at developing and validating scientific data products on crop water use, water stress and water-food security metrics high to moderate spatial resolution and understanding drought induced impacts on crop yield in selected agricultural regions of Europe, (2) the Lower Saxony Ministry of Education and Culture funded project FoResLab for understanding Forests Resilient to Climate Change.

You will contribute to these two RDI projects by:

·         Integrating MODIS, Landsat/Sentinel-2 thermal, VNIR, and SWIR data, along with meteorological data, into evapotranspiration and water stress models.

·         Developing cloud-based data products using MODIS and Landsat/Sentinel-2 for crop water use, water stress, blue vs. green water, and water security metrics across selected agricultural parcels and river basins in Europe and Africa, covering the entire MODIS and Landsat/Sentinel-2 period.

·         Validating these data products over Europe and Africa using in-situ observations.

·         Applying a thermal remote sensing-driven analytical model to map forest evapotranspiration, canopy conductance, and transpirational stress variability, with a focus on understanding the impact of weather extremes on forest water use at spatial scales surrounding the FoResLab experimental sites.

·         Combining satellite-based transpirational stress and canopy conductance metrics with indicators from other subprojects to develop a comprehensive multi-dimensional resilience metric at a large spatial scale.

·         Contributing to the scientific and technical content of project reports.

·         Disseminating and publishing research findings in top-ranked scientific journals and at international conferences.

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You hold a Ph.D. in Remote Sensing, Geography, Earth Science, Agriculture, Ecohydrology, Biometeorology, Hydrology, or a closely related field. Your PhD has to be completed before the start date at LIST.

You gained:

·         Experience and knowledge in thermal infrared, VNIR, and shortwave infrared remote sensing. Notions about microwave remote sensing and SIF will be an asset.

·         Experience and knowledge in evaporation modelling, conducting ecosystem flux/crop evapotranspiration measurements, micrometeorological instrumentation, specialized knowledge of ecohydrology, stomatal conductance, and surface energy balance.

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with researchers and students from different scientific backgrounds.

·         Strong statistical and computer skills including demonstrated proficiency with computer coding, such as MATLAB, R, python, and expertise in statistical modelling.

·         Experience in designing, planning, and conducting experimental procedures, including the ability to meet project goals in a timely manner, and follow through on project deliverables.

·         The ability to communicate research findings both at professional meetings and in high quality peer-reviewed journals.

·         Excellent technical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail, and meticulous work style, as evidenced by previous research.

You have a good level both written and spoken English. French is and asset.

Your LIST benefits

·         An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects

·         Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society

·         Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do

·         An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas

·         Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills

·         Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce

·         Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions

·         Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science

·         32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance

·         Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

·         A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience

·         A scientific CV with contact details

·         List of publications (and patents, if applicable)

·         Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | up to 24 months | Belval

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

 In the framework of the Safe-Hire project, you will be mainly in charge of:

• Designing and prototyping AI solutions and LLM-based tools aimed at automating and optimizing services, with a focus on enhancing transparency, fairness, and robustness.
• Investigating and implementing privacy-preserving techniques within the AI-powered solutions, ensuring the responsible use of data in compliance with global regulations such as GDPR and the AI Act.
• Participating in research on bias detection and mitigation strategies within LLMs and AI algorithms, developing frameworks that promote trustworthiness.
• Contributing to the creation of guidelines and best practices for the responsible and trustworthy deployment of LLMs in specific fields, with a focus on explainability, human oversight, and ethical usage.
• Exploring and integrating security measures that protect sensitive data, including data anonymization, encryption, and secure data sharing practices, while maintaining model performance.
• Assessing, documenting, and disseminating the effectiveness of developed technologies through rigorous testing, publications, and technical reports, ensuring they meet the required standards.
• Performing technological/engineering/RDI duties with autonomy under general supervision.

You will be instrumental in promoting the research activities carried out through publications, prototype development, and technical reports, ensuring the project's impact is widely recognized.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related disciplines.

Experience and skills

• Proficiency in programming skills, particularly in Python, with experience in frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, and familiarity with LLM-specific libraries such as Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain, or similar.
• Proven track record in the development and application of Large Language Models, including fine-tuning, transfer learning, and continuous training techniques.
• Proven skills in practical applications and deployment of AI/ML solutions and some knowledge in cybersecurity to address the challenges in developing ethical and secure solutions that are compliant with the relevant regulations.
• Understanding of data protection principles, including GDPR, data anonymization, and secure data management practices, especially in the context of LLM deployment.

Are considered a plus:

• Familiarity with cybersecurity practices, focusing on secure data handling, privacy-preserving AI, and the protection of sensitive information in AI-driven systems.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices.
• Some knowledge of regulatory compliance for AI systems, including knowledge of the AI Act, ethical AI guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Knowledge of trustworthy AI principles, including fairness, explainability, and robustness, especially in the context of LLMs, is highly desirable.
• Domain knowledge / in-depth understanding of HR processes will be considered an asset.

Language skills

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is an advantage.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Master

Description

Temporary contract | 48 months (14 months initial contract) | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

Discover our Materials activities: https://www.list.lu/en/materials/

How will you contribute?

Electric energy stands for 20% of the total energy consumed in the world, and this share is expected to reach 40% by 2050 as an outcome of the need to decrease our dependence on non-renewable energies. Beyond sunlight and wind, heat is another formidable and poorly exploited source of electrical energy. Indeed, currently 72 % of the energy produced ends up in waste heat - and it has been predicted that up to 13 000 TWh could be recovered each year, which stands for Europe’s yearly total energy needs! In this context, our team recently showed that 40 grams of nonlinear pyroelectric ceramics can generate more than 10 Joules of electric energy from waste heat in one single thermodynamic cycle of 100 degrees (Lheritier et al., Nature 2022).

In this thesis, we want to study pyroelectric components that are not only well adapted to generate large amount of energy, but that can also generate large electric power. To do so, such components have to be made of excellent pyroelectric materials and have to be able to exchange heat very quickly with fluid transporting heat. The core of this PhD will be to assemble several pyroelectric modules in a device able to exchange heat with diverse fluids. The pyroelectric modules will be made either of ceramics or polymers. Modelling the overall behaviour of the device will be required, through finite element modelling (Comsol). The majority of the work will nonetheless be experimental, by fabricating the devices and testing them in the lab. The PhD student will be part of a larger team working on electrocaloric cooling and pyroelectric energy harvesting.

The primarily responsibility of a PhD students is to define their research project and successfully complete it, achieving agreed working plan and objectives in due time. To do so, and depending on their area of activity, their duties may include:

Demonstrates the ability to generate RDI results under supervision identifies, defines, and addresses problems in their scientific field; performs comprehensive literature review; conducts experiments; makes analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information; and elaborates conclusions that can serve as input for the definition of RDI concepts.

Develops an increasing level of independence in the conduct of their PhD project.

Makes an appropriate dissemination of own research results: participates in forums, seminars, or scientific events.

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Education

• You hold a Master’s degree in Materials Science or Physics.

Experience and skills

• You have a taste for experiments. You like working in a team. Knowing ferroelectric materials is a plus.

Language skills

•  Good level of written and spoken English

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Master

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

PhD | up to 48 months (first initial contract of 14 months) | Belval

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

During extreme hydrological conditions (floods and droughts), water fluxes can be regulated by processes that are difficult to observe during regular flow conditions. You will use over 20 years of data collected by a network of nested experimental catchments and existing process knowledge to test hydrological models and analyze water fluxes during extreme events across different geologies. By leveraging machine learning techniques, you will develop methods to highlight the limitations of conventional models during such extreme events. The objective is to evaluate and improve hydrological models, creating tools to reliably describe extreme events that shall ultimately contribute to improved risk management strategies.

You will carry out your doctoral research project in the framework of the JCAR ATRACE project (https://jcar-atrace.eu). You will be part of a community of PhD students from multiple affiliate institutions, all working to reduce risk from extreme hydrological events in central Europe. In this context, you are expected to interact and collaborate with candidates from other partner institutions. Your work will be carried out under the co-supervision of LIST researchers and the University of Luxembourg. Throughout your PhD research project, you will be part of the Catchment and Eco-Hydrology research group at LIST and benefit from the multi-disciplinary expertise in hydrological sciences.

The ‘Environmental Sensing and Modelling’ (ENVISION) unit is an interdisciplinary team of 45+ scientists, engineers, post-docs, and PhD candidates – structured in three complementary groups focusing on agro-environmental systems research, remote sensing, natural resources modeling, and critical zone research.

Embedded into the ENVISION unit, the ‘Catchment and eco-hydrology’ (CAT) research group has its efforts geared towards a holistic understanding of intrinsically coupled hydrological and human systems. At the CAT group, we rely on our competencies in hydrology, geochemistry, sedimentology, and environmental systems engineering to gain a better understanding of eco-hydrological processes controlling hydrological and biogeochemical cycles, vegetation and sediment dynamics, pollutant removal, and ecosystem resilience.

You will hold a secondary affiliation with the Complex Systems Research Group (Team Nexus) at the University of Luxembourg, which will be responsible for awarding the PhD degree. Co-supervision from Team Nexus will complement the environmental expertise of LIST with advanced numerical skills.

The CAT group is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to work on the hydrological modeling of extreme events. This position is part of the JCAR ATRACE project, geared towards reducing flood and drought risk in Central Europe. Your research will leverage long experimental datasets for machine learning applications. A major goal consists in the identification of deficiencies proper to conventional hydrological models.

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You hold a Master’s degree in / environmental sciences / engineering / IT/ mathematics/ statistics

The candidate should be interested in the detailed investigation and modelling of hydrological extremes, and be able to carry out the following tasks:

Research work

• Calibrate and operate hydrological models using multi-disciplinary experimental data.
• Evaluate the performance of hydrological models in representing rare events.
• Develop and apply methods that leverage the advantages of machine learning and the physical understanding of experimental hydrology. Use these methods to benchmark existing hydrological models.
• Analyze water fluxes during extreme events and identify discrepancies with model predictions.
• Work with large datasets of multidisciplinary environmental observations.
• Test long-term changes in hydrological conditions and processes.

Dissemination, valorization and transfer

•  Be an active part of the JCAR ATRACE community, participate in events, and develop collaborations.
•  Disseminate your findings through scientific publications in peer-reviewed international journals and at conferences.

Training

• You will attend various trainings and courses at LIST and UNI.LU that will provide you with in-depth knowledge in your targeted field of expertise; training in research methods; academic writing and communication skills; a greater awareness of ethical issues in research; interdisciplinary expertise; and skills such as project management and presentation techniques.
• The various trainings will allow you to acquire ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System). Throughout your PhD project, you need to acquire 20 ECTS credits (1 ECTS equals approximately 25 working hours; this may include seminars, conferences, etc.).

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Please note that by applying you consent to share your application with Mr Christian VINCENOT, Associate professor in Engineering – Modelling and simulation of complex systems, from the University of Luxembourg.

PhD additional conditions:

• Supervisor at UNI.LU: Prof Christian Vincenot
• Co-supervision at LIST: Dr. Davide Zoccatelli
• Co-supervisor at LIST: Prof. Laurent Pfister
• Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belvaux, Luxembourg
• PhD enrolment: University of Luxembourg, Belval, Luxembourg

Candidates shall be available for starting their position in autumn 2024. Please note that university enrolment fees (currently 200 EUR per semester) must be covered by the successful applicant. Your master diploma has to be recognized in Luxembourg. Please refer to:

https://www.uni.lu/en/admissions/diploma-recognition/

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/enseignement-formation/etudes-superieures/reconnaissance-diplomes.html

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Master

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | 14+22+12 months | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

In 2024, LIST and Goodyear signed the second phase of their partnership, 2024-2029, building on the outcomes of their previous collaboration and entering new technological areas as well. Goodyear-LIST partnership 2.0 embraces Luxembourg's National priorities, such as Sustainability, Digital transformation and Circular economy, through the execution of five Strategic Research Programs: Data Science for Tires, Tire as a Sensor, End-of-Life Tire Valorization, Sustainable Materials for Next Generation of Pneumatic Tires, Structure-Process-Properties Relationships.

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) in partnership with Goodyear and with the support of an Industrial Partnership Block Grant (IPBG) from the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) will drive significant research and development focused on next-generation sustainable tire materials including new types of polymers and rubbers.

As part of it, we are currently looking for a PhD student in surface acoustic wave strain sensor.

How will you contribute?

This position is mainly located at LIST premises in Belvaux (Luxembourg), with a significant part of time spent in Goodyear Luxembourg Innovation Center in Colmar-Berg (Luxembourg).

For this position, we are looking for a PhD student in surface acoustic wave strain sensor. Tires are of upmost importance for human mobility as they are the only component that hold a vehicle on the road. Intelligent tires collect data from different types of sensors (temperature, pressure, deformation, etc.) and transmit it through electronic system to a car user or manufacturer. They contribute to safer, more reliable and less fuel-intensive use of vehicles. Intelligent tires will be an important part of future mobility, especially in the view of electric and autonomous vehicles. But integration of devices such as surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensors into tires is a challenging task as it must be done seamlessly with the tire manufacturing process. The integrated sensors must be robust, and they must work reliably in harsh environment for the whole lifetime of a tire. In this PhD project you will investigate the potential of SAW strain sensors, powered inductively with electromagnetic waves in the radio / microwave frequency range, to detect strain changes and damage in car tires. Your work will consist of the design of SAW electrodes & RF antenna for optimum performance based on known materials parameters, the fabrication of SAW structure & RF electrodes, the evaluation of their performance and their integration and testing in the environment of a car tire.

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You hold a master’s degree in Materials Science, in Physics, or in Electrical Engineering

If you possess a combination of a solid state physics background and interdisciplinary skills, it is a strong asset. Previous hands-on experience with piezoelectrics, acoustic wave propagation in solids and/or RF antennas is desirable.

You can count on your strong communication and interpersonal skills; including a will to work with an industrial partner. You possess collaborative skills, initiative, autonomy, result oriented and capacity to work in an interdisciplinary environment. On top of that, you should have passion for technology, collaborative skills and be a team player. Fluency in spoken and written English is a must.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

This position is part of our Research Programme “Tire as a Sensor”, in which we are looking for 4 PhD candidates and 3 post docs all together.

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

If you are selected after this first stage, you will be invited for a two-day visit in LIST and Goodyear on 3 and 4 October 2024 with your travel and accommodation expenses partly covered. During this on-site assessment, you will deliver a 15-minute talk in front a committee of researchers involved in the project and in front of other candidates. Moreover, you will have one-to-one interviews with our researchers and HR team member.

The successful candidate should start in Q2 2025.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

Discover our Materials activities: https://www.list.lu/en/materials/

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Please note that by applying you consent to share your application with Dr. Marcel WIRTZ (R&D Grant and Partnership Manager), Yves DECOSTER (Principal Engineer) and Dr. Jason MIDDELBERG (Innovation Technology Tire Intelligence OE) from Goodyear.

PhD additional conditions:

• Supervisor: Torsten Granzow
• Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belvaux, Luxembourg
•  PhD enrolment: University of Luxembourg, Belval, Luxembourg

Candidates shall be available for starting their position in Q3 2025. Please note that university enrolment fees (currently 200 EUR per semester) must be covered by the successful applicant.

Your master diploma must be recognized in Luxembourg. Please refer to:

https://www.uni.lu/en/admissions/diploma-recognition/

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/enseignement-formation/etudes-superieures/reconnaissance-diplomes.html

https://allea.org/code-of-conduct/

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Master

Description

Permanent contract | Belval

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

https://www.list.lu/en/institute/who-we-are/

How will you contribute? 

• Formulate and Explore Spin-off Opportunities: Work autonomously to identify and explore spin-off opportunities arising from breakthrough research and technology insights within the LIST ecosystem.
• Review and Assess Business Potential: Evaluate internal research and innovation projects to assess their business potential and alignment with LIST's strategic objectives.
• Manage Spin-off Launch: Lead the preparation and launch of spin-off ventures in collaboration with researchers and external stakeholders, including private equity firms, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and business angels.
• Intellectual Property Management: Identify opportunities for intellectual property protection and support in developing strategies for IP management.
• Support Strategic Functions: Provide support to various strategic functions such as finance, sales, marketing, and technology to ensure the growth of spin-off ventures in their early stages.
• Advisory Role: Advise and support researchers in defining and implementing selling strategies, financial management, and fundraising efforts for spin-off ventures.
• Promotion and Communication: Develop and implement communication strategies to promote spin-off ventures and attract potential investors and partners.
• Networking and Relationship Building: Identify and engage with potential investors, accelerator partners, and entrepreneurs to build a network supportive of LIST ventures.
• Technology Transfer: Attract entrepreneurs to LIST technologies and facilitate technology transfer processes.

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Education

• Bac+5, relevant master’s degree

Experience and skills

• Relevant Experience in Startup Management: Demonstrated experience in managing and leading startup ventures, with a track record of success in navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in the startup ecosystem.
• Technology Translation Expertise: Proven ability to translate cutting-edge research and technology into viable business ventures, with a keen understanding of the commercialization process and market dynamics.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: A proactive and forward-thinking approach, coupled with a willingness to take calculated risks and explore new opportunities in pursuit of entrepreneurial endeavours.
• Results Orientation: Strong results-driven mentality with a demonstrated ability to deliver on objectives and drive projects to successful outcomes.
• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of all aspects of business, including intellectual property, research and development, finance, manufacturing, marketing, and sales, with a keen sense for value creation.
• Financial Judgment: Proficiency in key startup metrics and financial analysis, with the ability to make sound financial judgments and strategic decisions.
• Stakeholder Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including researchers, investors, partners, and customers.
• Team Collaboration: A collaborative and team-oriented approach, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Marketing and Selling Strategies: Capacity to develop and implement relevant marketing and selling strategies to promote startup ventures and drive business growth.
• Legal Documentation: Comfortable working with legal documentation, including shareholder agreements, IP licensing, contracts, and non-disclosure agreements, with a keen attention to detail.

Language Skills

• Proficient in English as a business language; knowledge of French or German will be considered an asset, given our location and international collaborations.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience;
• A detailed CV

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Master

Required work experience in years

10 or more years.

Description

Fixed term contract | 24 months | Belval

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

You will join the Environmental Sustainability Assessment and Circularity (SUSTAIN) Unit. developing knowledge, transferable (software) technologies, practical methods and outreach activities for the simulation and comprehensive sustainability assessment of societal systems. Its final purpose is to foster sustainable eco-innovation, through products and technologies, as well as support sustainability-oriented policy implementation and behavioural change to promote decarbonisation transitions.

Within the SUSTAIN Unit, you will be incorporated in the Life Cycle Sustainability Analysis (LCSA) research group. The group consists of ca. 25 researchers developing sustainability metrics and indicators, to assess the environmental and social impacts of products, technologies, territories and policies, for both industrial organisations and policy makers.

How will you contribute?

You are a researcher with a proven track record in carrying out life cycle assessments of new technologies and products. You should master Life Cycle Assessment and have a sound knowledge of the main databases, software solutions and life cycle impact assessment methods. 

You will work on three European and National research projects, in the field of energy storage in buildings and sustainable construction. You will work in multidisciplinary teams, together with other sustainability, computer science and energy systems experts.

Ability to work in autonomy previous experience in working in large European projects are assets.

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Education

• Master’s degree in engineering or computer science. PhD in life cycle assessment is mandatory. 

Experience and skills

MUST HAVE

• Proven expertise in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA);
• Excellent knowledge of commercial LCA software; knowledge of Brighway is a plus;
• Previous experience in European research projects
• Proven organizational skills and interdisciplinary thinking, a problem-solving mind-set, and a strong team-working capability, but is also able to work in autonomy and creatively.

Language skills

• Flawless knowledge of English (both spoken and written) is required.
• Knowledge of German and/or French and/or Luxembourgish is considered as an asset.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

• We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.
• LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.
• Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Postgraduate

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

24 months contract | Belval

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

Discover our IT for Innovative Services department: https://www.list.lu/en/informatics/

How will you contribute?

Within the Trustworthy AI group, we are looking for a post-doctoral researcher with strong AI benchmarking expertise for a European Defence Funds project. If you want to do research with a strong impact, and have an interest for working alongside world-class defence actors, let us know of your profile.

The ideal candidate would cover a mix of the following points

[MUST] Definition of AI Metrics and Experimentation

•  Semantic segmentation metrics: class- / task-specific and/or instance-level metrics, pixel-level, panoptic, metrics for resilience, and use-cases that target real-time and long-term performance evaluation, model complexity, …

[NICE] Definition of AI Metrics and Experimentation

•  Hardware-specific AI metrics: inference speed, memory usage, power consumption, single/double-precision, performance on GPUs, TPUs, edge, …

[MUST] Semantic Segmentation Explainability Benchmarking

[MUST] Reproducibility and metrics

[MUST] Impact of Data on Performance

•  GAN-driven augmentation / adversarial synthetic data generation for challenging a model’s performance, domain adaptation (e.g., image-to-image translation, style transfer augmentation)

 [NICE] Impact of Data on Performance

•  Impact of data split and augmentation on model performance, overfitting, sensitivity to class imbalance, transfer-learning and fine-tuning performance
•  Data augmentation for testing model resilience & re-assessment: occlusion, jittering, regularization techniques, geometric and/or photometric transformations, inpainting, …
•  Temporal and spatial split: concept drift, train vs inference, class-aware split (low-representativeness class benchmarking, long-tail distribution), out-of-distribution generalization

[NICE] Hyper-model / model sampling, latent model space metric learning

[NICE] Tooling; standardized benchmark protocol(s) and reporting

•  Experience with tooling for AI model versioning, experiment tracking, MLOps & orchestration, containerization, model serving, REST APIs
•  Reporting and support for post-benchmarking drill-down on results

Our team is active across different technology-transfer areas (AI benchmarking, explainability, embedded/edge AI, …).

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The scope of the work is on AI benchmarking, while observing applications for semantic segmentation and anomaly detection.

The successful candidate will be responsible with conducting state-of-the-art research in the area of AI benchmarking for semantic segmentation / AI models, publishing in high-end journals and venues, operational work for the implementing metrics, benchmarking pipelines, etc., all in a solution-focused environment.

The successful candidate is expected to:

·       Have a strong ML/AI background, hold a PhD in computer science, mathematics or similar, and be able to showcase a track record in AI benchmarking research.

·       Hands-on experience and a track record of projects carried using frameworks like Pytorch and/or Tensorflow is an absolute must.

·       Any experience in working with e.g. Kubeflow, Kubernetes / associated tooling, and benchmarking frameworks like MLPerf / others, is a plus while not a strong requirement.

Operational knowledge and fluency in English is mandatory; French can be a plus while not required nor mandatory.

Any previous experience in a defense-oriented context is a plus while not mandatory; similarly, having been granted an EU Personal Security Clearance in the past can be a strong advantage.

Your LIST benefits

An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects

Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society

Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do

An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas

Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills

Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce

Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions

Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science

32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance

Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Your application must include:

A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience

A scientific CV with contact details

List of publications (and patents, if applicable)

Contact details of 2 references

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities.

The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

1 or more years.

Description

Permanent contract | Belval

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

Discover our IT for Innovative Services department: https://www.list.lu/en/informatics/

How will you contribute?

The LIST AI Initiative, supported by the LIST Board of Directors, aims to expand LIST's AI capabilities and maximise the impact of AI innovation both within LIST (AI applied to scientific research in all LIST RDI units and AI applied to improve the performance of LIST corporate support functions) and outside LIST (AI applied to improve products, services and processes of private and public organisations through collaborative projects and/or contract research).

In this context, LIST is seeking to recruit several AI experienced researchers.

You will join the LIST AI Initiative team and collaborate with peers in a dynamic and evolving research environment. We’ll expect from you to lead research and innovation (RDI) activities in AI and applied AI.

The LIST AI initiative includes three main research directions:

i) fundamental AI innovation, such as trustworthy AI and low-resource or frugal AI, also in collaboration with universities, other leading public research organisations and private sector innovators (big tech and AI start-ups);

ii) AI enabling innovation in transversal domains, such as AI to improve software development, cybersecurity, networking, AI-enabled digital twins, etc.

iii) AI applied to vertical domains in industry and the public sector, such as manufacturing, education, mobility, environment, healthcare, etc., that are relevant to Luxembourg's economy, society and sustainability.

As an experienced member of the LIST AI initiative, you will take the lead in:

i) delivering Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) activities;

ii) leading, developing and coaching the LIST RDI teams;

iii) and maximising the impact of applied AI through externally funded projects with public or private organisations. Specifically, you'll research, design and implement AI-based solutions (involving technologies such as LLMs, RAG, neural networks, prediction, prompt engineering, multimodal input, AI safety, AI testing and evaluation, AI sandboxes, and other related techniques) to address the needs of AI projects at national and international levels from both private and public partners.

Your role will include:

-       Lead the research, development and innovation (RDI) activities on an AI topic, defining and shaping research directions in line with LIST's strategic objectives.

-       Drive the development of innovative AI technologies and methodologies.

-       Develop and manage RDI project proposals, ensuring alignment with strategic research objectives. Identify funding and grant opportunities; prepare and submit proposals to secure financial support for RDI activities.

-       Oversee the execution of RDI projects with industrial partners, ensuring that they meet their objectives, timelines and budgets.

-       Establish and maintain collaborations with industrial partners, public organisations, research institutes and universities to enhance research impact and technology transfer.

-       Actively participate in EU and national consortia and contribute to collaborative research projects.

-       Build, lead and coach a team of researchers and technical staff. Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence.

-       Increase LIST's visibility in the AI field through publications, presentations and participation in relevant forums and conferences. Enhance the influence and positioning of LIST in the EU and globally.

-       Contribute to the strategic planning of the LIST AI initiative, ensuring the alignment of AI research, development and innovation activities with broader institutional goals.

Deep scientific and technical expertise, demonstrated by publications and successful RDI projects, in at least some of these topics is required:

-       Generative AI, including large language models (LLMs), multimodal foundation models, retrieval augmented generation (RAG), fine-tuning and optimisation techniques for LLMs.

-       Machine learning and neural network architectures, including convolutional, recurrent and transformer networks

-       Predictive modelling and analysis using supervised and unsupervised learning methods

-       MLOps and model management to streamline ML development.

-       Multimodal inputs.

-       Low-resource AI or frugal AI (AI with limited data, computing power, etc.)

-       Data management, data valorisation and data processing techniques, including data sandboxes, data spaces, data synthesis and data augmentation.

-       AI safety strategies (red teaming, blue teaming).

-       AI ethics and compliance.

-       AI evaluation, assessment, testing and benchmarking, including AI sandbox.

-       Big data technologies and tools, ability to work with large data sets to drive predictive analytics and insights.

-       Knowledge of the latest trends and developments in AI, with the ability to apply these advances to practical, real-world challenges

-       Experience working with business domain experts to apply the above AI innovation capabilities in at least one vertical domain in the private and/or public sector, such as finance, energy, defence, manufacturing, education, health, mobility and logistics, central or local government, etc.

-       Recognised expertise in at least one vertical domain with a track record of value creation through applied AI.

In addition, we would appreciate proven experience in the following soft skills:

-       Passion for AI research and technology with a relentless drive for innovation.

-       Proven experience in leading and managing RDI projects in AI/ML with a track record of successful project delivery, innovation and team leadership.

-       Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of researchers and technical staff.

-       Experience of building and maintaining collaborative networks with academic, industrial and research partners, with excellent networking skills.

-       Proven ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.

-       Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-expert audiences.

-       Experience in organising workshops, seminars and conferences to disseminate research findings and promote community engagement.

-       Ability to identify emerging research areas and technology trends, and set the direction for future research efforts and technological advances.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

·       PhD + at least 2 years of experience in advanced AI RDI activities.

Language skills

·       Fluent English is a requirement. French, German or Luxembourgish is an advantage.

Your LIST benefits

An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects

Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society

Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do

An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas

Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills

Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce

Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions

Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science

32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance

Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience

A scientific CV with contact details

List of publications (and patents, if applicable)

Contact details of 2 references

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled.

An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities.

The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

2 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | 18 months | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

Discover our Environmental Research and Innovation department: ERIN Department

As part of a Research and Technology Organization (RTO), the work of the Environmental Research and Innovation (ERIN) Department tackles some of the major environmental challenges our society is facing today, such as climate change mitigation, ecosystem resilience, sustainable energy systems, the efficient use of renewable resources, and environmental pollution prevention and control. You will join the Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology research group, which among others develops new monitoring tools for the surveillance of the microbial safety of water resources.

How will you contribute?

You will participate in currently running projects of the research group. The SUPERVIR project aims to implement a national platform for the surveillance of viral pathogens in wastewater for early warning of human viral epidemics. You will be involved in the dashboarding task to develop a user-friendly informatics tool for data sharing and communication. The KNOWOURWATER project is a collaborative project between Luxembourg and Quebec, and it aims at integrating novel/untapped datasets and knowledge sources on the microbial pollution (fecal contaminants and cyanobacteria blooms) of surface waters using machine learning and Bayesian networks to improve models of water resources vulnerability to microbial contaminants.

You will be more particularly responsible for the following tasks:

• Aggregation of datasets collected at multiple spatial and temporal scales
• Production of weekly reports on water quality and cyanobacteria based on data collection made by the group
• Develop data treatment pipelines and automatic generation of graphs
• Apply machine learning and Bayesian network modelling tools in close collaboration with project team members
• Investigate the environmental and the spatio-temporal drivers of microbial contaminants in wastewater and surface waters.
• Actively contribute to project valorisation, including publication writing and participation in international conferences
• Review content of life-long learning course material on water surveillance and wastewater-based epidemiology

You will work in a highly multi-disciplinary environment with specialists in microbiology, molecular biology, water science, biostatistics and bioinformatics. You must demonstrate an ability to work on different projects in parallel, with a special attention to details and contribute to the development of an interdisciplinary team approach through strong interactions with national and international project team members. You will exclusively work at the office using field and laboratory data collected by other members of the group.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

• PhD in biological/environmental data analytics or equivalent

Experience and skills

• Advanced skills in environmental data analytics
• Advanced knowledge and skills in temporal series analysis
• Knowledge and skills in machine learning
• Knowledge and skills in Bayesian modelling
• Strong autonomy and proactive thinking
• Demonstrated publication writing skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in an inter-disciplinary and multi-cultural work environment.
• Driving license
• Knowledge of wastewater and environmental surveillance is an asset
• Know-how on e-learning development is also an asset

Language skills

• Fluent command of English, knowledge in French is an asset

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Application procedure and conditions

• We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.
• LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.
• Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Candidates shall be available for starting their position in autumn 2024

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Postgraduate

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | 24 months | Belval

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

Discover our IT for Innovative Services department: https://www.list.lu/en/informatics/

How will you contribute?

Your main duties will be:

• Support the Principal Investigators (PI) in the submission and the management of their projects and activities.
• Reduce project risks in terms of administrative, contractual, and financial management.
• Monitor in close collaboration with the PI the expenses, revenues of the project to avoid any deviation.
• Ensure that project management good practices are implemented according to the LIST processes, project management best practices as well as the project specifics.
• While a passion for research is ideal, you will not be involved in the scientific research of the projects, which means you will have no impact on the content of the project proposal and will not work on the production of project deliverables.
• Guide researchers through the application, monitoring and reporting processes.
• Collect data to monitor the progress of the projects and provide the necessary administrative/financial/contractual support in collaboration with corporate services.
• Manage the relation with the external coordinator of projects and with funding agencies.
• Process and respond to the information requests of the PI.
• Collect the necessary information for the billing, account closing, statements and prepare financial reports addressed to the funding sources.
• Put in place project documentation and update information systems.
• Participate in annual budget preparation.

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Education

• Hold a higher education degree in business administration, project and/or quality management, or in a technical or scientific area.

Experience and skills

• Have at least 5 years of professional experience in project management.
• Have completed training in project management techniques, methods, and tools.
• Have good knowledge in financial project management and accounting.

Be familiar with:

• The research environment.
• The rules of the various research funding agencies.
• The forms of intellectual property protection.
• Have good knowledge of standard office software (in particular Microsoft Excel), usage of ERP and BI tools.

Experience in the submission and management of European projects is considered as an asset.

Ideally, you will have the following skills:

• Be customer-oriented and solution-oriented.
• Be autonomous and detail oriented, possess strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a good team player.
• Successfully manage stressful situations and priorities, have a positive attitude to deal with them.

Language skills

• Having excellent knowledge of written and spoken English is mandatory.
• A good knowledge of written and spoken French is considered as an asset.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience.
• Contact details of 2 references.

Application procedure and conditions:

• We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.
• LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.
• Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Master

Required work experience in years

4 or more years.

Description

Temporary contract | 24 months | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

Discover our Materials department: https://www.list.lu/en/materials/

How will you contribute?

You will be part of the LIST Materials Research and Technology department, where you will carry out your work in the Quantum Materials Group, led by Dr. Florian Kaiser.

Context

Solid state colour centres are one of the leading platforms in quantum technology. A particularly interesting feature of spin-active colour centres is their ability to utilise naturally occurring nuclear spins as qubits, memories, and quantum registers. Most demonstrator experiments have been implemented with colour centres in diamond, a platform that is heavily challenged by scalability aspects.

The recent discovery of novel high-performance colour centres in semiconductor silicon carbide can induce a radical change. We and other groups have shown that divacancy centres near stacking-faults in silicon carbide show excellent photon count rates and spin contrast, even at room-temperature, features that enable the development of small room-temperature quantum computers based on a cheap semiconductor platform. Further, the di-atomic lattice of silicon carbide enables to significantly increase the number of controllable nuclear spins. Additionally, it is possible to implement new spin control techniques, which can drastically reduce the duration of two-qubit gates, thus solving the main issues of previous colour centre platforms.

Mission

The objective of this postdoc project is to control a local quantum computing registers based on nuclear spin qubits near stacking-fault divacancy centres. An application in the form of a quantum algorithm is also targeted, e.g., Grover’s search or quantum Fourier transform.

To maximise the number of controllable nuclear spins and the control fidelity, your tasks are:

-        Application of optimal control techniques, depending on the exact configuration of the nuclear spins.

-        Implementation of novel nuclear spin control techniques based on dynamically changing the offset magnetic field.

-        Implementation of single-shot readout of nuclear spins at room-temperature based on repetitive electron spin readout.

-        Co-supervision of PhD students.

-        Involvement in our ongoing projects from the national side (FNR), as well as the European side (Quantum Technology Flagship and QuantERA).

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Education

·       PhD degree in physics, quantum technology, materials science, or electronic engineering

Experience and skills

·       Excellent written and oral communication skills e.g., in publications, reports, and/or presentations

·       Collaborative skills, initiative, result oriented, organisation, and capacity to work in an interdisciplinary environment

·       Team spirit is a critical requirement.

·       Mandatory: Demonstrated experience with experimentally controlling spin qubit systems.

·       Considered as a plus: Experience with optimal control.

·       Ability to effectively and reliably coordinate with the supervisor and multiple collaborators

Language skills

·       English (proficient)

Your LIST benefits

·       An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects

·       Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society

·       Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do

·       An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas

·       Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills

·       Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce

·       Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions

·       Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science

·       32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance

·       Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Your application must include:

·       A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience

·       A scientific CV with contact details

·       List of publications (and patents, if applicable)

·       Contact details of at least one reference

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Candidates shall be available for starting their position before end of 2024.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

0 or more years.

Description

Permanent contract | Belvaux-Luxembourg

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

Discover our Materials department: https://www.list.lu/en/materials/

You will be part of the Scientific Instrumentation and Process Technology (SIPT) unit which is focusing its RDI activities on new instrumentation, processes and methodologies in the fields of nano-analytics and thin film processing. The RDI chain of the SIPT unit spans from fundamental science all the way up to industrial scale demonstrators. Particularly, the researcher will be integrated into the Advanced Instrumentation for Nano-Analytics (AINA) group https://www.list.lu/en/materials/scientific-instrumentation-and-process-technology/group/advanced-instrumentation-for-nano-analytics/

The AINA group focuses on the development of scientific instruments based on charged particle beams and laser beams and correlative workflows taking advantage of these instruments. The group’s R&D activity covers fundamental investigations, instrument development and application development. We are a multi-disciplinary team giving the group the complete spectrum of know-how that is required to convert innovative ideas and concepts into prototype instruments.

How will you contribute?

We have an opening for a permanent position for Senior R&T Associate specialised in ion-matter interactions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Generating knowledge in the field of ion-matter interactions for analytical purposes and/or for nano-fabrication purposes, including e.g. sputtering processes, fragmentation processes and ionization mechanisms;
• Defining, elaborating and testing novel scientific and technological concepts for nano-analytical techniques based on ion beam technologies;
• Defining and leading new projects in this field, including writing and submitting proposals for competitive funding and collaborating with industrial partners such as instrument manufacturers;
• Actively collaborating with other researchers in order to promote interdisciplinary activities internally and externally;
• Mentoring post-doc researchers and PhD students participating in these projects;
• Disseminating, valorising and transferring RDI results (patents, licenses, prototypes, publications, technical reports, participation in conferences, etc.);
• Participating in the management of the group’s laboratories and taking charge of some of the group’s instrument, including fulfilling the equipment quality and compliance follow-up and training the users;
• Reporting to the group leader.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

You hold a PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Sciences, or a related field of Engineering Sciences. 

Experience and skills

You have a proven expertise in ion-matter interactions for analytical purposes and/or for nano-fabrication purposes, including e.g. sputtering processes, fragmentation processes and ionization mechanisms.

Additionally, you have notions of photon-atom and photon-ion interactions, e.g. in the context of ionization processes.

You are either an experimentalist but are also familiar with simulation tools in the relevant field (TRIM, TRIDYN, etc.), or you are a simulation specialist but are familiar with experimental studies in the field of ion-matter interactions. Additionally, knowledge in data treatment strategies including machine learning approaches for correlative microscopy and/or mass spectrometry would be an asset.

You have experience in grant writing and possess a sound experience in valorising scientific and technological results. On top of this, you have a strong teamworking spirit.

You are fluent in English (both written and oral). You’re the one we’re looking for!

Your LIST benefits

•  An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience;
• A scientific CV with contact details;
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable);
• Contact details of 2 references.

 Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belvaux Building, Belvaux, Luxembourg.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

5 or more years.

Description

Permanent contract | Belvaux

Are you passionate about space resources? So are we! Come and join us

The European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) is a joint initiative of the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA), the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST). ESRIC aims to become an internationally recognized centre of expertise for scientific, technical, business and economic aspects related to the use of space resources for human and robotic exploration, as well as for a future in-space economy.

You ‘d like to contribute as a researcher? Join us!

ESRIC exists in a rapidly changing international environment. Being part of this new adventure and contributing to build successful activities with ESRIC’s partners is common to all of ESRIC’s team.

ESRIC is implemented as a department of LIST, with a dedicated governance structure that includes its partners LSA, ESA and LIST. It is conducting activities along three main areas: Research and testing facilities, Business support and incubation, and Community management.

The primary objective of ESRIC is to research, develop and improve the understanding and performance of processes enabling the utilization of space resources with an initial focus on the Moon.

To know more about ESRIC activities: www.esric.lu

How will you contribute?

As part of a new phase of growth for ESRIC, supported by the FNR PEARL programme “Solutions for the Sustainable and Responsible Uses of Space Resources”, we are seeking a Research & Technology (R&T) Scientist or Engineer to join our dynamic RDI (Research, Development, and Innovation) team.

You will be an integral part of the team, focusing on processes and systems related to space resources. Specific areas of activity currently in ESRIC include resource characterisation, beneficiation and production of water, oxygen and metals from lunar regolith. We are particularly interested in technology transfer between Earth and space, and applicants from the terrestrial resources research sector who are interested in space applications are welcome.

You will have the potential to be a research leader in computational and/or experimental research related to these fields, either for a given technology domain in the space resources value chain, or at the system level. You will have the opportunity to develop your research career as part of a growing team in an exciting field, reporting directly to the Head of ESRIC.

We are particularly interested in hearing from you if you have research experience in the following areas:

• Beneficiation or mineral processing technology and/or processes
• Modelling and simulation of multiphase systems
• Design and optimization of technology for space resources utilisation

As an experienced researcher, you will carry out your own research in space resources, while supporting the research effort across ESRIC in line with our mission to become a world leading centre of excellence in space resources. You will join a dynamic team of researchers, supervise PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers, and help to grow the team by attracting additional projects and funding.  

Your mission includes:

• The development of technologies, systems and approaches to find, harness and use resources in space.
• Management of a portfolio of RDI projects, ranging from fundamental research to industry-applied research, primarily focusing on the harnessing and sustainable use of resources in space, and supporting systems.
• Securing funding for projects at both national and international levels
• Supervising postdoctoral researchers and PhD candidates.
• Enhancing the group's recognition by developing scientific and technological cooperation networks and partnerships with industries and institutions.
• Contributing actively to the development of Research & Technology activities in ESRIC.

Is your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

As to join us, you:

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geoscience or a related field.
• At least 5 years postdoctoral experience in a relevant field.
• Experience specifically in space resources research and development would be highly beneficial.
• A track record in attracting competitive funding
• A publication record in a relevant field in line with experience.
• Experience in supervising PhD candidates.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including industrial partners.
• Excellent autonomy in the management of technical, time management and organizational issues.
• Excellent English, both written and oral.

What ESRIC and LIST can offer

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Has this vacancy caught your interest?

Apply online

Your application must include:

•  A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience;
•  A scientific CV with contact details;
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable);
• Contact details of 2 references.

Application procedure and conditions

• We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.
• ESRIC is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.
• Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Doctorate

Required work experience in years

5 or more years.

Description

Permanent contract | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

Discover our Environmental Research and Innovation department: ERIN Department

You will join the Intelligent and Clean Energy Systems (ICES) research unit, focusing particularly on the development of innovative use cases and new digital business models for today's advanced energy systems, which shall be integrated into the ICES’ intelligent digital energy platform. The ICES research unit is dedicated to developing groundbreaking, market-oriented solutions in energy generation, distribution, and consumption, addressing the challenges of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, ensuring energy security, formulating feasible business models, and advancing social outreach.

How will you contribute?

You will serve as the primary expert for researching, developing, deploying, and capitalizing on innovative use cases and digital business models in modern energy systems.

Your role will be integral in market-focused R&D projects, where you will play a key role in crafting and implementing profitable, digitalized business models for distributed energy ventures. You will be in charge of utilizing and enhancing the cloud-based intelligent digital energy platform developed at ICES. Your collaboration with various research and technology teams will be essential in introducing and integrating new solutions and services on cloud-based digital platforms.

You will contribute to RDI projects by:

• Championing the development of innovative use cases and business models for modern energy systems, fostering new projects and ventures.
• Integrating cutting-edge business tools and solutions into the ICES’ cloud-based intelligent digital energy platform.
• Creating and analyzing computational mathematical models for use cases and business models.
• Establishing effective teamwork procedures on the ICES’ cloud-based platform.
• Designing and enhancing functionalities, tools, and solutions to boost the efficiency, sustainability, and profitability of the ICES’ platform.
• Proactively analyzing current energy and service market trends.
• Understanding and responding to the regulations and standards of distributed energy in EU regions.
• Initiating regulatory sandboxes for new projects and pilot activities.
• Building collaborative relationships with various stakeholders in the energy sector.
• Promoting market-oriented collaborative projects and initiatives.
• Maintaining high-quality standards in operational procedures on the ICES’ platform.
• Collaborating across departments for optimal use of the ICES’ platform.
• Ensuring data privacy and security in compliance with regulations like GDPR.
• Securing research grants and funding for ongoing and future projects.
• Publishing research findings in top scientific journals.

Moreover, you will contribute to the dissemination, valorisation and transfer of RDI results through:

• Software licensing.
• Participation in the drafting of technical reports, scientific articles, patents and inventions.
• Participation in the implementation of technological solutions (proof-of-concepts, prototypes).

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Economics or related fields, with specialized expertise in business models and market dynamics within energy systems.

Experience and skills

• A senior researcher with 8+ years of demonstrated postdoc expertise in digital energy business models, particularly in areas like energy communities, virtual power plants, and renewable energy and storage projects
• Hands-On Experience, Proven track record in developing and implementing use cases and business models for modern energy systems on digital platforms
• Deep Market and Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the operation of energy and service markets, along with associated regulations.
• Solid Analytical Background: Proficiency in energy use case and business model analysis tools in the energy sector, such as HOMER, PLEXOS, Aurora, SAM, etc.
• Experience with Cloud-Based Platforms: Experience with cloud-based digital platforms and services for managing modern energy systems, such as AWS, Azure, GCP, FIWARE, Siemens MindSphere, SAP Cloud, Oracle Cloud, IBM Cloud, Cisco Kinetic, etc.
• Optimization Problem Solving: Solid experience in solving optimization problems using tools like GAMS, AMPL, MATLAB, Julia, JuMP, Pyomo, etc.
• Programming Skills: Demonstrable ability to develop dedicated tools and solutions using programming languages such as Python, C#, .Net, Java, etc.
• Familiarity with Strategic Analysis Tools: General knowledge of SWOT Analysis, Business Model Canvas and Financial Modeling will be highly valued.
• Familiarity Blockchain and Smart Contracts Expertise: General knowledge in Blockchain will be highly valued.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively.
• Communicative, eager to learn, self-organized, and creative.
• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively in an international team within the ICES RDI unit.

Language skills

• Fluent in English (written and oral). Knowledge in at least one of the official languages of Luxembourg (French, German or Luxembourgish) is an asset.

Your LIST benefits

•  An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

https://www.list.lu/en/jobs/environment/

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Application procedure and conditions

• We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.
• LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.
• Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.
• Please note that by applying you consent to share your application with Dr. Jose Aguado. Head Department – Electrical Engineering Department University Malaga.

Required languages

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

Minimum required education

Postgraduate

Required work experience in years

8 or more years.