Postdoctoral Researcher in Information Systems Engineering

Your role

• Conduct cutting-edge research in areas of interest to the Research Group, including but not limited to:
  • Conducting design science research by developing processes, models, methods, and systems and evaluating their effectiveness and utility
  • Investigating the application and implications of emerging technologies like blockchain, digital wallets, and distributed ledger technologies (DLT), in private and public services.
  • Integrating AI and ML techniques into information systems to enhance decision-making processes
  • Investigating and designing AI explainability within information systems, considering the perspectives of individuals, organizations, and society to ensure comprehensive, responsible, and trustworthy technology development.
  • Researching and developing multi-robotic process automation solutions within information systems, focusing on coordination, communication, task allocation among robots, etc.
  • Evaluating information systems constructed using emerging digital technologies from a quantitative (performance, costs, …) and qualitative (maturity, task fitness, efficiency, etc.) perspective
• Disseminate results through scientific publications, aiming for the best-ranked outlets
• Communicate and work with stakeholders in government (ministries, regulators, government-run start-up incubators) and companies
• Prepare research proposals to attract industry partnerships as well as national and European grant projects
• Manage research projects and prepare project deliverables
• Mentor and supervise PhD students, providing guidance and support in their research endeavors

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 public body while utilizing 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, Computer Science, Robotics, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Management Information Systems, or a related field
• Proficiency in research methods commonly used in information systems research, such as design science research or quantitative methods
• Strong interest in publishing in high-ranked journals such as the Association for Information Systems Senior Scholars’ List of Premier Journals and in related outlets like Business & Information Systems Engineering, Electronic Markets, Government Information Quarterly, Technology in Society, or in Information Systems conferences like ICIS, ECIS, HICSS, and the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management
• 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
• Autonomy, self-initiative, creativity, curiosity, flexibility and enthusiasm to work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required

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 …