Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor (promotion track) in Artificial Intelligence Language: English (UK) Location Esch-sur-Alzette Country: Luxembourg Organisation data: Department of Computer Science (DCS) Job Number: UOL07441 Contract Type: Academic - Fixed Term Schedule Type: Full Time Work Hours 40.0 Hours per Week Expected Start Date: 01/01/2026 Expertise: Professors Functions: Associate / Assistant Professor Role Type: Open Position Job (internal): Assistant Professor Job Level: Monolevel About us 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, is opening an Assistant / Associate Professor (depending on qualifications) position in Artificial Intelligence. Your role 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) Your profile • A PhD degree in Computer Science or a closely related field • A research track record in AI, with openness to interdisciplinary collaborations • Expertise in some area of AI such as machine learning, generative AI, computer vision, representation and reasoning, natural language processing, neurosymbolic AI, artificial general intelligence, human-centered AI, or AI for science • Research publications in AI conferences and journals • Experience in teaching AI topics at undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate levels and willingness to contribute to the department's teaching and administrative missions Language requirements: The University of Luxembourg is set in a multilingual and multicultural context. The person hired on this position must be proficient in English. The University encourages Anne Beffort professors who are not proficient in French and German to learn one of the two languages and provides access to language courses to this end. We offer • A modern, dynamic university with a personal and inclusive atmosphere. We are proudly multilingual and international, with staff from over 90 countries, and a member of The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities. • An exceptional research environment, supported by skilled staff and high-quality equipment. We maintain strong links with industry and the Luxembourg labour market, all within a unique urban campus offering excellent infrastructure. • A committed partner to society and industry, working closely with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre, and a wide range of non-academic partners including ministries, local governments, associations, and NGOs. • Attractive salary and benefits packages, with excellent opportunities for external research funding. We offer robust support for career development, mentoring, and staff well-being, promoting a healthy work-life balance. • A competitive 5-year start-up package of €250,000, in addition to further arrangements with the Faculty. • Access to the ADVANCE mentoring programme and eligibility for Marie Speyer Excellence Grants for early-career professors. • Comprehensive relocation and onboarding support to ensure a smooth transition and career support for the partners of Anne Beffort Excellence Professors. How to apply Perrett Laver is supporting the University of Luxembourg in this recruitment. Further information about the University, the Anne Beffort Excellence programme, the position, and details on how to apply can be found here or by contacting Dr Valia Sakkoula at. Applications should be submitted online ONLY via the Perrett Laver website, quoting reference number UOL07441 / F1-070005. The closing date for applications is Monday, 20th October 2025. However, we encourage early application. The review process will begin in late September/early October. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Gen [...]
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