I-2419 – POST DOCTORAL POSITION IN CYBERSECURITY
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 specific mission includes, but is not limited to, participating into the
following activities along the project partners:
To design and development of privacy-preserving federated data management
technologies
To prototype privacy preserving technologies for cyberthreat intelligence,
data analysis or cybersecurity
To develop open-source software
To validate the effectiveness of developed technologies
You are in charge of disseminating and promoting the research activities that
will be carried out, whether through publications, prototype development or
technical reports
You're highly motivated and have proven skills in federated data processing
such as applying simple statistics or advanced machine learning tools, to
improve the utility of the obtained information. You have already good
experience in collaborative cyberthreat intelligence systems that use advanced
analytics solutions as can offer significant advantages over the local systems
by detecting cyberattacks early and promptly responding to them.
And last, but not least, you're a great practitioner of privacy enhancing
techniques such as secure multiparty computation, homomorphic encryption, and
anonymization.
Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!
As to join us, you:
Hold a PhD. degree in Computer Science or related disciplines
Have good programming skills (particularly experience on Python and C++)
Have good track record on applied cryptography, such as secure multiparty
computation and homomorphic encryption. Knowledge on secure aggregation
techniques or zero knowledge proofs is a plus.
Demonstrate strong interest and experience in anonymization techniques
such as differential privacy, Google's RAPPOR, etc.
Have strong knowledge of ML concepts, namely Federated Learning and/or
Collaborative Training is a plus
Are fluent in English. Any knowledge in French and 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
https: // www. list.lu/en/jobs/informatics/
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:
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
REQUIREDLANGUAGES
To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of
the following languages
Read C1 Advanced
Write C1 Advanced
Speak C1 Advanced
OPTIONAL LANGUAGES
The following languages are optional but are considered a plus.
Read C1 Advanced
Write C1 Advanced
Speak C1 Advanced
Read C1 Advanced
Write C1 Advanced
Speak C1 Advanced
Read C1 Advanced
Write C1 Advanced
Speak C1 Advanced
minimum required Education
Required work experience in years
0 or more years
Job Category
Details
Employment type
Contract type
Hours per week
40
Contract period
Months
Contract duration
24
Location
Country
City
Esch-Sur-Alzette
Recruiter in charge
Cathy SCHWARTZ
Employment type
Full-Time
UO
ITIS
Profile type
Researcher
