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The University of Luxembourg seeks to hire outstanding researchers at
its Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT)
http://www.securityandtrust.lu .
SnT is a recently formed centre carrying out interdisciplinary
research in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT (Information and
Communication Technologies) systems and services, often in
collaboration with industrial, governmental or international partners.
SnT is active in several international research projects funded by the
EU 7th framework programme and the European Space Agency. A successful
candidate will conduct research in one or more of the centre projects
and assist in the development of the SnT project portfolio. The Centre
invites researchers from diverse research areas to contribute to our
projects in areas such as Satellite Systems, Vehicular Networks,
Network Security, Model-drive Security, Security Cloud computing, and
ICT Services & Applications.
The PhD project leading to a degree in Psychology and Educational
Science will be conducted in partnership with EPT
(www.pt.lu<http://www.pt.lu>) the Luxembourg state post and telecom
provider. The project will be conducted in an interdisciplinary
environment with researchers from computer science as well as
psychology.
Project description
The PhD will focus on the development and user evaluation of
in-vehicle systems and services, with a particular emphasis on using
incentives and approaches from computer gaming to encourage safety and
new driver behaviours. The student will be expected to participate in
the design and development of new services and undertake extensive
user evaluations using a range of methods with a view to identifying
key human-factors and societal issues. The project requires a strong
grounding in human-computer interaction issues coupled with good
technical skills. The PhD student will work jointly with academic
staff and researchers at P&T and they will be expected to publish and
present work at international conferences. The PhD is expected to be
completed in three to four years.
Profile of the candidate
- A Masters Degree in social sciences or information technology with a
significant human-computer interaction element
- Prior experience of conducting user studies using a range of
techniques including but not limited to: observation, questionnaires,
interviews or physiological measurements
- Have grounding in cognitive science and software development skills
- Be fluent in both written and spoken English
- A working knowledge in Luxembourgish, French or German is an advantage
Offer
The University offers a three year employment contract that may be
extended up to a fourth year. The University offers highly competitive
salaries and is an equal opportunity employer. You will work in an
exciting international environment and will have the opportunity to
participate in the development of a newly created research centre.
Application
Applications must include, in PDF format only:
-Full CV, including name (and email address, etc) of three referees
-Cover letter -Transcript of all modules and results from university
-level courses taken
-Research statement and topics of particular interest to the candidate
(300 words).
If applicable:
- Description of the undergraduate project (1 page)
- Description of the MSc project (1 page)
- Undergraduate work placement or other relevant work experience (1 page)
Applications, written in English and in PDF format only, should be
sent via email to:
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SUBJECT: Vehicular Networks
Deadline for applications: 15th March 2011.
For inquiries please contact Dr. Rod McCall
([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) or Dr. Vincent
Koenig ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>).
Dr Rod McCall
Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust
Université du Luxembourg
Campus Kirchberg
6, rue Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi
L-1359 Luxembourg-Kirchberg
Tel. (+352) 46 66 44 - 5511
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(conferencing): rodmc Web: www.securityandtrust.lu
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