INT-26033 COGNITIVE HUMAN DIGITAL TWIN PLATFORM PROTOTYPE FOR HUMAN - SOCIAL ROBOT COLLABORATION

Internship contract – 6 months | Fulltime/40h | From 01.02.2026 on (or 01.03) | 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 :

How will you contribute?

The work will consist in the following tasks, that will be all done in collaboration with researchers and engineers in LIST:

-       Implement a software platform for cognitive and human digital twins, from the integration of existing software components build independently. The architecture of the platform will follow the existing design, based on the following technologies:

o   Backend: Node.js microservices exposing REST APIs

o   Frontend: different frontends (HMIs) including an Angular PWA, dashboards and a recommender system.

o   Platform: orchestration around FIWARE (NGSI-LD) for semantic data management

o   Infrastructure: containerization and orchestration (Docker / Kubernetes)

-       Implement a demonstrator of the platform where a human learns how to operate a CNC machine with the help of a social robot, through the digital twins and interfaces. This includes:

o   Defining a learning scenario for the application case, involving human and robot collaboration for operating the machine

o   Program the CNC machine and the robot for the scenario and connect them to the platform

o   Participate in the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence algorithms and the enhancement of the recommender system.

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

Education

Master’s degree in progress, in Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence

Experience and skills

• Basic programming knowledge: JavaScript / TypeScript / Python / Java

• Frontend fundamentals: HTML, CSS, basic Angular concepts

• Backend fundamentals: REST APIs

• Understanding of microservices architecture

• Familiarity with data formats: JSON, JSON-LD

• Basic knowledge of version control: Git

• Curiosity to learn about: containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), IoT platform (FIWARE)

• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to explore new tools and frameworks

• Good software architecture skills

• Experience with Robot programming (ROS)

• Comfortable working in a team but also in autonomy

• Proactive and independent skill set with the ability to take initiative

Language skills

Good command of English

Your LIST benefits

An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and 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 such as our Viswall, high-scale incubators and top of the range 3D/4D printings that are part of our toolkit for excelling in all we do;

Multicultural and international work environment with more than 45 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 for a full time internship, 11 public holidays per annum, flexible working hours,

An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas.

Apply online

https://www.list.lu/en/jobs/interns/

Your application must include a motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience

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, color, 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.