Postdoc in Artificial Intelligence for Autonomous Systems

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.

Your role

As a Research Associate (Postdoc) in the Ubiquitous and Intelligent Systems (UBIX) Research Group at the University of Luxembourg's Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT), you will contribute to advanced research in the field of connected and autonomous driving. You will be involved in European and national research projects carried out in close collaboration with academic and industrial partners, addressing topics such as cooperative automated driving, connected mobility systems, and intelligent transportation technologies.

You will take a leading role in research activities, including the design and implementation of novel methods, experimental evaluation, and dissemination of results through high-quality scientific publications. Beyond technical contributions, you are expected to support the coordination and management of collaborative research projects, including task planning, partner interaction, and reporting activities. You will also assist in the co-supervision and mentoring of junior researchers, contributing to a supportive and dynamic research environment. In addition, you will actively participate in the preparation of competitive research proposals.

You should have experience in the following areas:

1. Applied Machine Learning for Autonomous Systems: Experience developing and deploying ML models for perception, prediction, or decision-making in autonomous driving or robotic systems
2. Reinforcement Learning and Agentic Control: Hands-on experience with reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, or planning-based agents for autonomous vehicles or robots operating in dynamic environments
3. Vision-Language-Action Models: Practical experience with multimodal models combining vision, language, and action for embodied agents, robotics, or autonomous driving applications
4. Perception and Sensor Fusion: Strong background in processing and fusing data from cameras, LiDAR, radar, or other sensors for robust autonomous system perception
5. ML Engineering and Experimentation: Proficiency with modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch), simulation environments, and reproducible experimentation pipelines for autonomous driving or robotics

Your profile

• PhD in Computer Science, with specialization on applied machine learning, statistical methods, and/or autonomous systems
• Strong programming skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Industry experience in information and communication technology will be considered as an advantage
• Team working, a critical mind, and motivation are skills that are more than welcome
• Knowledge of both the basics and the latest developments of machine learning, in particular large language models and other generative AI models

Language Skills: Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. French, German or Luxembourgish is a plus.

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
• Cover letter detailing your motivation for applying to the advertised research topic and/or project, including how your background, interests, and career goals align with its objectives
• Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
• List of publications

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.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg Campus
• Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
• Job Reference: UOL07945

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 85176 (full time).