We seek to hire an outstanding Research Associate in the area of Natural Language Processing (NLP) at the Software Verification and Validation (SVV) Laboratory (http://svv.lu), University of Luxembourg. SVV is a large, international laboratory conducting applied research in various areas of software engineering, and in close collaboration with industry partners. Increasingly, SVV is leveraging NLP for addressing problems in software quality assurance, particularly in relation to software requirements and regulatory compliance. The lab therefore wishes to further expand its resources and scope of operation in NLP applied to software engineering. SVV is part of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT, http://www.securityandtrust.lu) at the University of Luxembourg. SnT, established in 2009 and currently employing nearly 300 staff members, carries out interdisciplinary research in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT in collaboration with industrial, governmental and international partners. SnT is active in several international research projects funded by the Horizon 2020 framework programme and the European Space Agency. The University of Luxembourg (http://www.uni.lu) was established in 2003 as a research-focused university and has since been quickly expanding and hiring internationally renowned scientists and academics. The University of Luxembourg has been ranked 178 world-wide by the THE ranking in 2016, and more specifically 58 in Computer Science. Contract Type: Full-time, fixed-term contract for a duration of up to 5 years. We offer a highly competitive salary, and the opportunity to work in an exciting international environment and be part of a highly-visible scientific endeavor in collaboration with industry and public-service partners. Your Role --------- You will take part in projects with the partners of the SVV laboratory through contributing to and managing projects. This includes but is not limited to project planning and execution, preparing and reviewing deliverables, communicating and coordinating with partners, planning and participating in project meetings, dissemination activities, and project reporting. You will prepare and submit scientific material for peer-review and publication independently or in collaboration with other researchers. Your Profile ------------ - A PhD in Computer Science, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Informatics, or related areas - Fluency in English is mandatory (the working language of the lab is English) - Knowledge of French is a plus but not a necessity Application ----------- Applications, written in English, should include: - Curriculum vitae, including list of publications - Contact information for 3 referees Screening of applications starts immediately and will continue until all the positions are filled. Submission: Send email to Lionel Briand (Lionel.Briand@uni.lu) with subject starting with "SVV/RA/2018/NLP". Further Information --------- - SVV laboratory: http://www.svv.lu - SnT: http://www.securityandtrust.lu About Luxembourg --------- Luxembourg is located at the crossroads of Europe, with excellent rail, road and flight connections to major European cities, including London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, Milan, Madrid, Barcelona, Geneva, Zurich and Brussels. Luxembourg, particularly its capital where the SnT Centre and the SVV laboratory are located, offers a truly cosmopolitan melting pot. 65% of the population in Luxembourg City are foreign residents coming from over 140 different countries. All residents in Luxembourg benefit from a world-class social system, covering healthcare and family benefits. Luxembourg every year hosts a multitude of cultural events. http://www.euraxess.lu/ https://www.angloinfo.com/luxembourg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxembourg http://www.visitluxembourg.com/en