Doctoral candidate in Information Systems and Entrepreneurship

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services. We play an instrumental role in Europe by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent. We look for researchers from diverse academic backgrounds to contribute to our projects in areas such as: Network Security, Information Assurance, Model-driven Security, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Satellite Systems, Vehicular Networks, and ICT Services & Applications.

Your role

Successful candidates will pursue a Doctorate in Information Systems and will work on an industry partnership in collaboration with: Wixdom, a Luxembourg-based FinTech specializing in investment crowdfunding market analytics as well as Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and New Technology (EINT) research group.

This position offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to an interdisciplinary, high-profile project with real-world applications at the intersection of entrepreneurial finance and AI. The objective is to develop an AI-powered mentorship tool to help entrepreneurs set up and optimise their fundraising campaigns. Using extensive public crowdfunding data, the tool will provide personalised, data-driven guidance based on real-time analytics from thousands of crowdfunding campaigns, helping entrepreneurs to improve their fundraising results.

The doctoral candidate will be primarily responsible for conducting information systems research, carrying out user interface design studies, and investigating human-computer interaction using various methods. In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the organisation of networking events, such as conferences, and disseminate results through scientific publications in IS journals and at conferences.

Your profile

• Master's degree in Information Systems, Business Informatics, Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance or related field
• Interest in crowdfunding and entrepreneurship as well as emerging technologies
• Interest in applying methods commonly used in information systems research (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, design science research)
• A collaborative team player with a desire to make a personal impact within our interdisciplinary research group
• The commitment to participate in the design and implementation of high-quality solutions that solve significant problems
• Self-initiative, creativity, curiosity, flexibility and enthusiasm to work
• The position requires English-language proficiency for both written and verbal communication. Knowledge of French, German and/or Luxembourgish is not required

We offer

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

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• A cover letter including: A statement on the candidate's personal motivation for applying (why a doctoral program, why in Luxembourg, minimum 300 words) A statement on the candidate's motivation for applying for this topic (minimum 300 words)
• Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken (Bachelor's and Master's degree or equivalent)

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 is committed to achieving gender parity among its staff. Should candidates present equivalent profiles, preference will be given to female candidates in all departments where gender parity is not yet achieved.

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.

General information: Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week Location: Kirchberg Campus Internal Title: Doctoral Researcher Job Reference: UOL07762

The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 41976 (full time).