The University of Luxembourg aspires to be one of Europe’s most highly regarded universities with a distinctly international and interdisciplinary character. It fosters the cross-fertilisation of research and teaching, is relevant to its country, is known worldwide for its research and teaching in targeted areas, and is establishing itself as an innovative model for contemporary European Higher Education. It`s core asset is its well-connected world-class academic staff which will attract the most motivated, talented and creative students and young researchers who will learn to enjoy taking up challenges and develop into visionary thinkers able to shape society.

Within the University, the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) is a highly interdisciplinary research centre (IC), integrating experimental biology and computational biology approaches in order to develop the foundation of a future predictive, preventive and personalized medicine.

Your Role

The Systems Control Group (SCG) seeks two highly skilled Postdoctoral Research Associates. There is flexibility in the general area of systems biomedicine, at the intersection of dynamical systems, machine learning and data. The projects can be fully theoretical, algorithm development or data science, and should be somewhat related to the interests of the group (please see https://wwwen.uni.lu/lcsb/research/systems_control). Postdocs are expected to interact with the rest of the group, especially with PhD students and support grant writing.

Your Profile

Hold a Ph.D. degree in (applied or theoretical) mathematics, theoretical physics, or engineering (with a strong mathematical background). Ideal candidates would have a good understanding of dynamical systems, control theory, or machine learning. Excellent working knowledge of English is required.

We offer

• Full contract for 1 year with the possibility of renewal up to 5 years contingent on performance and availability of funding.
• A highly interdisciplinary research environment integrating biologists, physicists, mathematicians, and clinical researchers working in the area of systems biology.
• A very competitive salary.

In Short

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 12 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Number of positions: 2
• Location: Belval
• Foreseen starting date: February 2021
• Job Reference: UOL03743

Further Information

Applications should contain the following documents:

• A detailed Curriculum vitae;
• A motivation letter that includes a description of how candidates would contribute to the research group, within its existing areas or new directions.
• Please have at least three references email their confidential letters directly to Sofia Pereira (sofia.pereira@uni.lu) within two weeks after submitting the application.

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

Here’s what awaits you at the University

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR). 
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. WiFi on campus. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure.
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

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Further information

For further information, please contact Jorge Goncalves (jorge.goncalves@uni.lu).