24 months contract | 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/

How will you contribute?

You will be contributing to the research and development of the agent platform part of the BESSER project. Not only from a technical perspective but also studying the impact and benefits of agents in a social context using a combination of empirical software techniques.

BESSER is aimed at building better smart software faster and in this project we will investigate the role of multi-agent systems in the project. Both agents to help in the development of the software built with the platform and on the use of low-code BESSER techniques to speed up the development of new agents.

In particular, on the one side, you’ll be working on the development of new components for the BESSER agentic framework. In the other hand, you’ll be working on projects that study the application and impact of agents in a variety of domains, including the technical testing but also their social impact.

A combination of software, AI, and empirical analysis techniques will be used.

You will be in charge of:

• Extending the BESSER Agentic platform with new platforms and components
• Develop bots / agents and multi-agent systems to tackle the needs of industrial projects
• Empirically evaluating the quality and impact of such agents
• Ensuring the scalability and quality of the platform under different conditions
• Participating to research papers and materials presenting and promoting BESSER

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

PhD in Computer Science or similar areas

Experience and skills in

• Software language engineering
• NLP / LLMs and other AI techniques
• Agent / bot development
• Empirical software techniques
• Conducting and publishing research on some of these topics

Language skills

• Excellent level of both written and spoken English

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

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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

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.