SD-25133 -SENIOR R&T SCIENTIST -LOCAL DIGITAL TWINS FOR SMART COMMUNITIES

Temporary contract | up to 24 months | 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/

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a mission-driven Research and Technology Organization that accelerates the transfer of research into innovation. The AIRA Research Group, part of the Human-centered AI, Data and Software (HANDS) research unit, focuses on assessing and enabling trustworthy AI adoption through methods and tools for compliance, readiness, and performance evaluation.

How will you contribute?

We are seeking for a highly motivated Senior R&T Scientist to join our team and contribute to the development of projects in the field of Data Space-based AI-enabled Local Digital Twins for Smart Communities. As a Senior R&T Scientist, you will contribute to LIST's leadership in the European project LDT4SSC (Local Digital Twins for Smart and Sustainable Communities). You will lead LIST activities in Local Digital Twin Ecosystem and contribute significantly to Pilot Definition and Provisioning, as well as contributing to other related tasks. In this role, you will coordinate the European stakeholder engagement and contribute to the definition of technical frameworks for pilot deployment in smart communities, aligned with EU digital and green transformation goals, including the use of Data Spaces and Local Digital Twin technologies.

Main Responsibilities:

·        Represent LIST in the project consortium and nurture a network of partners in the field of smart cities.

·        Coordinate and lead the Local Digital Twin Ecosystem workpackage, ensuring timely delivery of milestones, with a focus on stakeholder engagement, sustainability strategy, and capacity building for the LDT ecosystem.

·        Represent LIST in the strategic discussions shaping the European LDT ecosystem and coordinate input from related initiatives (e.g., CitCom.ai, DS4SSCC, Living-in.EU, EDIC-LDT).

·        Contribute to Pilot Definition and Provisioning by co-designing pilot specifications, technical maturity models, and support documentation.

·        Engage with stakeholders from the quadruple helix to validate pilot requirements and ensure the reuse and scalability of developed services.

·        Conduct and publish original RDI work related to digital twin ecosystems, interoperability frameworks (e.g., NGSI-LD, MIMs Plus), and AI-based services.

·        Draft technical deliverables and scientific publications; contribute to international conferences and policy dialogue.

·        Identify new funding opportunities and contribute to project proposal development aligned with LIST’s RDI strategy.

·        Build external collaborations and strengthen LIST’s position in the European digital twin and smart city landscape.

·        Co-supervise young researchers or engineers, and contribute to knowledge transfer within the team and externally.

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

Education

·        PhD in Computer Science, with applications on Smart Cities, Urban Informatics, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience and skills

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of postdoctoral experience in RDI activities.

• Experience as a work package leader or technical coordinator in EU-funded projects (e.g., Horizon 2020, DIGITAL Europe).

• Proven ability to autonomously lead and deliver high-quality work packages on time and within scope.

• Solid understanding of European interoperability frameworks and the agenda of industry and public sector stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong project management and coordination capabilities, including planning, reporting, and community engagement.

Preferred Skills:

• Contribution to successful research project proposals (e.g., Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, Interreg).

• Peer-reviewed publications in indexed journals related to digital twins, smart cities, or interoperability.

• Co-supervision of MSc or PhD students.

• Development of assets contributing to open-source digital twin or data space ecosystems.

Language skills

·        Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French or German is an advantage.

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

Apply online

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.