Research & Development Specialist in Software Debugging and Maintenance

(Valid from 13/02/2024 to 31/08/2024)   

Language: English (UK) 

Country: Luxembourg   

Organisation data: Interdisciplinary Centre of Security, Reliability and Trust 

Job Number: UOL06258 

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 

Duration 12 Month 

Schedule Type: Full Time 

Work Hours 40.0 Hours per Week 

Expected Start Date: 01/04/2024   

Functions: Research support 

Job (internal): Research and development specialist

SnT is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services. We play an instrumental role in Luxembourg by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent.

We’re looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place!

Your Role...

The UNITE project (UNified framework of faulT identification) aims at integrating the prediction and localization of faults in a continuously evolving software system as pre- and post-fault identification activities. The project involves analyzing the co-evolution of code elements and tests, leveraging these co-evolutionary relationships as a bridge between past and present fault identification activities to construct a unified fault identification framework. The candidate of this project will actively contribute to implementing and integrating this unified framework for fault identification within a continuously evolving system.

Beside conducting high-quality research, the candidate will:

• Carry out the research specified by the UNITE project (such as creating a new benchmark of co-evolution of test and code, developing the framework, conducting the service simulation and user study)
• Contribute to project deliverables, milestones, demonstrations, and meetings
• Disseminate results through scientific publications, especially in software debugging and maintenance
• Expected to contribute to different projects at SnT, coordinating technical contributions or preparing project deliverables
• Provide assistance for PhD students

The candidate should demonstrate interest in the following publication outlets:

• High-ranked journals such as the Transactions on Software Engineering and Empirical Software Engineering
• High-ranked SE conferences such as ICSE and ESEC/FSE

The team you will be working with:

• Jeongju Sohn
• Mike Papadakis

Your Profile...

We are looking for a talented and motivated researcher who has:

• Master in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Programming Language or related disciplines
• Documented research expertise in the area of Software Engineering
• Strong programming and analytical skills
• Sound publication track in relevant international conference, workshops, and journals
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are mandatory
• Commitment, affinity for working in a group, and a critical mind
• Industrial experience in software testing will be considered an advantage

Here’s what awaits you at SnT...

• Exciting infrastructures and unique labs. At SnT’s two campuses, our researchers can take a walk on the moon at the LunaLab, build a nanosatellite, or help make autonomous vehicles even better
• The right place for IMPACT. SnT researchers engage in demand-driven projects. Through our Partnership Programme, we work on projects with more than 55 industry partners
• Be part of a multicultural family. At SnT we have more than 60 nationalities. Throughout the year, we organise team-building events, networking activities and more

Find out more about us!

In Short...

• Contract Type: Befristeter Vertrag 12 Monat (extension possible)
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Stunden pro Woche
• Location: Kirchberg
• Internal Title: Research and development specialist
• Job Reference: UOL06258

How to apply...

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae (including your contact address, work experience, publications)
• Copy of the Bachelor and Master’s diploma
• Cover letter indicating the research area of interest and your motivation
• List of publications
• (If available) Reference letters by prior employers

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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 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.

About the University of Luxembourg...

University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

Further information

For further information, please contact Dr. Jeongju Sohn at jeongju.sohn@uni.lu or Prof. Mike Papadakis at michail.papadakis@uni.lu