Postdoc: CS (Security & Privacy of Digital Identity Wallets)

About the SnT

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.

The successful candidate will join the young, vibrant, and interdisciplinary FINATRAX Research Group, which builds bridges between business research and information systems engineering. The group conducts research on the application and the impact of digital technologies like DLT/Blockchain, Digital Identities, Machine Learning/AI, and IoT/5G on organisations from both the private and public sectors. The group consists of doctoral and post-doctoral researchers from diverse backgrounds, including business, technology, law, and psychology. They are united in pursuit of sustainable technologies that positively impact society. For more information, please visit our website: https://www.uni.lu/snt-en/research-groups/finatrax/

Your role

The candidate will be funded through an industry partnership with Luxembourg's Ministry for Digitalisation, as well as other industry partnerships or public research projects. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research, exploring the design, implementation and instantiation of Luxembourg's digital identity wallet and the European digital identity wallets (EUDIW) and their implications on privacy and security, as well as other technical, organizational, and regulatory aspects. The candidate would perform, among others, the following tasks

• Carry out research in the field of digital identity wallets, such as
  • Critical evaluations of security and privacy implications of technical design choices for digital identity wallets (e.g., the involvement of QWACs), specifically in the context of the eIDAS 2.0 regulation and the current status of the architecture reference framework (ARF)
  • Investigating emerging standards (e.g., W3C Verifiable Credentials (VC), OpenID4VCI/ OpenID4VP), current solutions (eIDs, biometric passports, X.509 certificates, SD-JWTs) and deployments (e.g., the availability of secure hardware and cryptographic co-processors in (mainly) mobile phones)
  • Developing and implementing privacy enhancements for new or existing standards based on cryptographic constructions such as zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs)
• Provide guidance to PhD students
• Disseminate results through scientific publications
• Prepare research proposals to attract industry partnerships as well as national and European grant projects 
• Manage research projects and prepare project deliverables 
• Provide guidance to Master students and PhD students who submit work to conferences or journals

We offer two different career paths for research associates, depending on their interest in an academic or industry career. In our academic track, research associates focus on publications, research grants, teaching experience, and community involvement while maintaining a close relationship with industry and government to secure access to rich research data. In our industry track, research associates prepare for a career in industry, in a start-up, or in a public body while utilising their previous theoretical knowledge. They will build relationships with our private and public partners while having the freedom to pursue their own ideas in an innovative and dynamic environment.

Your profile

• PhD degree in Information Systems Engineering, Management Information Systems, Technology & Law, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, or transdisciplinary research projects and related research methods (e.g., design science research)
• Experience in publishing high-quality research, as demonstrated by research under review or published in 1^stquartile conferences and journals (according to Scopus)
• Experience in research supervision
• A collaborative team player with a desire to make a personal impact within our interdisciplinary research group 
• The commitment to participate in the design, implementation, and theoretical elaboration of high-quality solutions that solve significant problems
• Self-initiative, creativity, curiosity, flexibility and enthusiasm to work
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English

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 in English should include:

• Cover letter including
  • A research statement and a list of topics of particular interest to the candidate (250 words)
  • A statement on the candidate's personal motivation for applying (250 words)
  • A strategy for the acquisition of research grants and industry partnerships (250 words)
• Curriculum Vitae including
  • Contact address
  • Work experience
  • A list of publications
• At least one publication in full-text, authored by the candidate
• Reference letters by prior employers (if available)

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 (extension possible)
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg Campus
• Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
• Job Reference: UOL06733

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 83099 (full time).

For further information, please contact Johannes Sedlmeir and Gilbert Fridgen (email address: {first name}.{last name}@uni.lu). Use the job title and reference number mentioned above in the subject line of your email.