Temporary contract | 14+22+12 months | Belval

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

Discover our IT for Innovative Services department: https://www.list.lu/en/informatics/

How will you contribute? Do you want to shape the driver experience of the future?

Measuring how drivers perceive changes in tire designs using subjective and objective techniques is a key part of the tire development process. With the decision on whether to develop and market a new tire design being partly dependent on the effectiveness of this process. Furthermore, in order to improve sustainability within the design process there is a need to reduce the number of iterations of physical tires, and the use of real-world test track facilities, and instead make greater use of virtual testing.

This PhD will focus on developing and validating a new approach to evaluating tire designs, which brings together new measurement techniques and the latest state-of-the-art immersive car simulation platform which is used by Goodyear in Luxembourg and the USA. In addition, you will have access to the Formula 1 level test track facilities at Goodyear Luxembourg to validate your results. There is also the opportunity to visit Goodyear USA, and the external experts based in Germany and Austria. You will have a passion for improving driver experience via robust scientific method with a desire to work as part of a leading international team.

Activities of the successful candidate

• Conduct extensive background literature analysis;
• Plan, organise and analyse driver studies under simulator and test track conditions
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and conferences;
• Present papers at scientific conferences;
• Take part in the PhD and research training;

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

A relevant master degree which demonstrates the ability to undertake controlled human-centered scientific studies e.g. psychophysics, psychology, human-computer interaction.

Experience and skills

• Demonstrated skills in undertaking human-centered studies;
• Demonstrated knowledge of subjective and/or objective measurement techniques;
• Good understanding of statistical analysis;
• Some knowledge of programming would be an advantage,

Language skills

• Proficiency in written and spoken English. Any other European language is considered as an asset.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

https://www.list.lu/en/jobs/informatics/

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience.
• A scientific CV with contact details.
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references.

Application procedure and conditions:

• LIST is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring and retaining diverse personnel. We value all applicants and will consider all competent candidates for employment without regard to national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age or disability
• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled
• An assessment committee will review the applications and select candidates based on guidelines that aim to ensure equal opportunities 
• The main criteria for selection will be the correspondence of the existing skills and expertise of the applicant with the requirements mentioned above

PhD additional conditions:

Supervisor at LIST: Dr. Roderick McCall

Co-supervision at LIST: Dr. Fintan McGee, Dr Guillaume Gronier

Co-supervision: Prof. Dr Christophe SCHOMMER (University of Luxembourg)

Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belval, Luxembourg

PhD enrolment: University of Luxembourg, Belval, Luxembourg

Candidates shall be available for starting their position in 2024 Q1/Q2. Please note the universities costs are at the charge of the student.