The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.
It is a strategic objective of the University to strengthen diversity in academia and to attract and retain talented women. To reinforce this commitment, the present position is being advertised as part of the University of Luxembourg’s Anne Beffort Excellence Programme, which prioritizes the recruitment of female scholars to professorial roles. For an initial period of six months, the University will consider applications exclusively from female candidates.
Founded in 2003, the University of Luxembourg is a young research-intensive institution. Interdisciplinarity in research and teaching is key to the University’s approach to addressing tomorrow’s societal challenges. Embedded in Luxembourg’s diverse and multicultural society, the University offers a welcoming, multilingual environment where students and researchers from around the world feel at home. Its human size fosters close interaction between students and lecturers, creating a personal atmosphere. With 1,600 members of academic staff for 6,700+ students and 1,000+ PhD candidates, students feel connected and valued on their academic journey.
Internationally recognised research drives innovation in digital transformation, health, and sustainable development. This scientific progress is supported by cutting-edge infrastructure and a national commitment to education, research, and innovation.
The dynamics of a young university offer rare potential and scope for exploring new ideas.
The Department of Computer Science (DCS) investigates and contributes to shaping the information and communication technology-society interface. DCS promotes interdisciplinary research and closely cooperates with other high-profile research centers in Luxembourg and beyond, as well as with industry and society. The faculty entertains various successful and growing teaching programs and supports lifelong learning activities. The Department of Computer Science (DCS) headed by Prof. Dr. Jean-Sébastien Coron (jean-sebastien.coron@uni.lu), is opening an Assistant / Associate Professor (depending on qualifications) position in Artificial Intelligence.

To strengthen and diversify the existing skills and expertise in the Department of Computer Science, the candidate is expected to:

• Develop and perform research in artificial intelligence and establish a research group. The position is open to candidates from a broad range of AI subfields, including, but not limited to machine learning, generative AI, computer vision, representation and reasoning, natural language processing, neurosymbolic AI, artificial general intelligence, human-centered AI, or AI for science
• Seek cooperation with researchers within the department and across the university, as well as with other research institutions relevant for Luxembourg
• Contribute to the teaching mission of the department at various levels (Bachelor, Master, PhD)
• Provide lectures in Artificial Intelligence
• Advise PhD candidates and contribute to doctoral and postdoctoral training (e.g., organizing research seminars, reading groups, summer schools

About the Anne Beffort Excellence Programme:
The University of Luxembourg is committed to fostering a diverse academic community, recognizing that diversity drives excellence in education and research. The University has a number of family-friendly and inclusion policies and initiatives, including the Advance Mentoring Programme, UMatter, the Marie Speyer Excellence grants, flexitime, parental leave & partial support for childcare costs for conferences.
To further support this vision, the University has launched the Anne Beffort Excellence Programme in 2024, to promote gender balance in professorial positions. This programme prioritizes the recruitment of women, in line with the University’s broader efforts to promote research excellence in a gender diverse environment.

Anne Beffort positions are professorial appointments offering a range of benefits, including:

• A global 5-year start-up package of 250k Euro, complementing resources offered by the Faculty/Centre
• Access to the ADVANCE Mentoring Programme and Marie Speyer Excellence Grants for early-career professors
• Assistance with relocation to Luxembourg and support for career opportunities for partners of appointed professors

To strengthen and diversify the existing skills and expertise in the Department of Computer Science, the candidate is expected to:

• Develop and perform research in artificial intelligence and establish a research group. The position is open to candidates from a broad range of AI subfields, including, but not limited to machine learning, generative AI, computer vision, representation and reasoning, natural language processing, neurosymbolic AI, artificial general intelligence, human-centered AI, or AI for science
• Seek cooperation with researchers within the department and across the university, as well as with other research institutions relevant for Luxembourg
• Contribute to the teaching mission of the department at various levels (Bachelor, Master, PhD)
• Provide lectures in Artificial Intelligence
• Advise PhD candidates and contribute to doctoral and postdoctoral training (e.g., organizing research seminars, reading groups, summer schools)