Full Professor in Computer Vision (Valid from 31/03/2026 to 15/09/2026) Language: English (UK) Location Luxembourg Country: Luxembourg Organisation data: SNT Director Office Job Number: UOL07666 Contract Type: Academic - Permanent Schedule Type: Full Time Work Hours 40.0 Hours per Week Expected Start Date: As soon as possible Job (internal): Full professor or Chief scientist Job Level: Monolevel Expertise: Professors Functions: Full Professor Role Type: Open Position About us The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services. We play an instrumental role in Europe by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent. We look for researchers from diverse academic backgrounds to contribute to our projects in areas such as: Network Security, Information Assurance, Model- driven Security, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Satellite Systems, Vehicular Networks, and ICT Services & Applications. Your role Are you an established leader with a track record of conducting cutting-edge research in Computer Vision? Do you publish in top-tier Computer Vision and Machine Learning conferences? Do you have extensive experience working with industry on applied projects? Are you a passionate leader with a people-oriented approach? Do you enjoy diverse multi-cultural environments? If yes to all, then this position could be for you. The successful candidate will conduct top research in close collaboration with public and private partners and engage in European and international projects. The candidate is an internationally recognized scientist in the field, will lead a research team at SnT, and will engage in interdisciplinary research, as well as in outreach activities. The mission is (but not limited) to:
- Lead an international research group in Computer Vision, sustained by competitive research and innovation funding
- Lead and develop excellent research and technology transfer creating impact at national and international levels
- Define and lead strategic research areas creating societal impact in Luxembourg
- Lead the definition, acquisition, and management of research projects spanning long-term research to demand driven innovation projects from diverse sources, partnerships, European/International/National research agencies
- Advise and support PhD candidates in their thesis research
- Teach courses at bachelor and master level in relevant fields such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, neural networks, computer vision or image analysis and coordinate the teaching activities of the group
- Build and manage strategic relationships with international/industrial/public partners
- Disseminate scientific results in top conferences/journals
- Establish systematic and structured approach to knowledge transfer through collaborative research with private and public sector actors
- Take responsibility for all aspects of the research strategy, operations and management Contact: Prof. Dr. Yves LE TRAON, Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) Email: yves.letraon@uni.lu Your profile
- A PhD in Computer Science, Engineering or Applied Mathematics with over 15 years of experience after the PhD
- Documented research expertise in various topics in Computer Vision, including 3D Computer Vision, shape representation, CAD data analysis, deepfake detection, space sensing, data fusion, pose estimation, EdgeAI
- Extensive experience in creating and leading research teams and mentoring PhD/postdoc researchers
- Proven leadership responsibilities in managing research strategy and industrial partnerships
- Experience in successful research project acquisition from diverse and competitive sources
- Excellent publication record in top-tier journals and conferences 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 and either French or German. The University encourages its staff to learn the other language and provides access to language courses to this end. We offer
- Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)
- A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
- A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs … How to apply Submit application online including:
- Cover letter, to be addressed to Prof. Dr. Yves LE TRAON, Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT)
- Detailed CV, including periods of absence from work (or where the effect has been equivalent to absence) including family-related leave and career breaks
- Complete list of publications
- List and short description of main research projects acquired
- List of supervised doctoral theses
- List of teaching activities
- Statement of research, teaching and other activities planned at the University of Luxembourg All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Applications by post or e-mail cannot be considered. We encourage early application. General Information:
- Contract type: Academic - Permanent
- Working hours: Full-time (40h/week)
- Location: Campus Kirchberg, Luxembourg City
- Starting date: As soon as possible
- Internal Title: Full professor or Chief scientist
- Job Reference: UOL07666 Gender equality: The University of Luxembourg is committed to achieving gender parity among its academic staff and aims to eliminate obstacles to recruitment of female professors and their career development. Should candidates present equivalent CVs, preference will be given to female candidates in all departments where gender parity is not yet achieved. The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.
