Fixed term contract | Belvaux | 48 Months

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a leading Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) that drives innovation for the economy and society in Luxembourg and beyond. With cutting-edge expertise in Natural, Built, Industrial environments, Space, AI, Security and defence technologies. LIST bridges scientific excellence and applied research to design solutions that address real-world challenges and create positive impact.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

The candidate will work in the FNR funded project REGREW (Risk-based assessment of transmission power grid resilience against extreme weather events).

You will be mainly in charge of:

• developing a methodology of optimal power system recovery after a blackout due to extreme weather, considering conventional and renewable generation under steady-state and stability constraints

• implementing the methodology in an efficient programming language (e.g. Python, Julia) and application to small and large power system models

• contributing to the risk-metric developed in the project to assess transmission network resilience

• publishing 2 journal papers and 2 conference papers along with the PhD dissertation

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

Education

• MSc in electrical engineering, power systems or energy.

Experience and skills

• Only MSc diploma but having worked in mathematical optimization and power system dynamics is an asset.

• Power system operation, mathematical optimization and applied mathematics, power system stability, renewable generation.

• Good programming skills.

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and international research environment.

• Proactive, curious, and motivated to develop scientific independence

• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work autonomously under the guidance of a supervisory team

Language skills

• Fluency in English both oral and written.

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 60 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 (not remote) and access to Digital 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, ethnicity, 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.

As part of our recruitment process, the selected candidate might be subject to a background check in accordance with applicable laws and institutional policies. Further checks and restrictions might apply to candidates in compliance with export controls requirements.

For the purposes of the position and in accordance with applicable legislation, the successful candidate may be requested to provide a recent criminal record certificate.

PhD additional information:

• Supervisor at LIST: Dr. Florin CAPITANESCU

• Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Luxembourg

• PhD enrolment: University of Luxembourg, Belval, Luxembourg

• Please note that university enrolment fees, currently set at 400 EUR per semester (as of April 2026 – this amount may evolve) must be covered by the successful applicant.

• Your master diploma has to be recognized in Luxembourg. Please refer to: https://www.uni.lu/en/admissions/diploma-recognition/ and https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/enseignement-formation/etudes-superieures/reconnaissance-diplomes.html

• Hired PhD candidates must self-register at the university of Luxembourg and cover all associated fees.

• A B2 English certificate is mandatory; see University of Luxembourg's accepted certificates list, IELTS or TOEFL, unless your Master degree was fully taught in English.

• he candidate will be hosted at LIST premises 95% of time and work under the guidance of the supervisor. The student will spend 5% of the time at UL, where must earn 20 ECTS in order to be able to defend the thesis: 5 ECTS in transferable skills and at least 15 ECTS in scientific and domain skills.

This position offers a gross monthly salary of € 3’521.71, paid over 13 months (€ 45’782.23 annually) based on full‑time employment.