The University of Luxembourg, a leading international research university, offers a fully funded PhD position in AI-Driven Bug Intelligence within the Trustworthy Software Engineering (TruX) Research Group at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT). The group, led by Prof. Dr. Tegawendé F. Bissyandé, focuses on trustworthy, data-driven software engineering and AI-assisted development, with research spanning software security, software repair, and explainable software. The successful candidate will contribute to the Bug Report Intelligence for the Generative AI Era (BRIDGE) project, aiming to transform unstructured bug reports into actionable insights that connect to code, support diagnosis, and improve the speed and quality of fixes. Application areas include developer tooling, reliability, and AI-assisted software workflows, validated on real-world datasets from open-source and industry.

TruX's research agenda is highly interdisciplinary, covering FinTech, embedded systems, business and entertainment systems, and cybersecurity. The candidate will conduct cutting-edge research across software engineering and natural language processing (NLP) for software, publish at top venues, and contribute to open-source artifacts. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and evaluating prototypes that relate bug reports to code, collecting lightweight runtime evidence, and supporting developer-centered validation. Collaboration with international academics and industrial partners is encouraged to ensure impact and external validation. The candidate will also prepare project deliverables, present results at leading conferences and workshops, and mentor MSc/BSc students.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Linguistics, Data Science, or a closely related field. Strong programming skills, especially in Python, and familiarity with machine learning and/or software engineering workflows are required. Experience with Git and empirical evaluation is expected, while experience with data collection, annotation, or resource creation is a plus. Motivation to publish research results in leading international conferences and journals, and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment are essential. Language requirements include at least B2-level proficiency in the language of the thesis, with accepted certificates as per university guidelines.

The University of Luxembourg offers a modern and dynamic environment with high-quality equipment, close ties to the business world and the Luxembourg labour market, and a unique urban site with excellent infrastructure. Staff come from over 90 countries, and the university is a member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR). The institution promotes an inclusive culture and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. The PhD position is a fixed-term contract for 36 months, full-time (40 hours per week), located at the Kirchberg Campus. The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the University of Luxembourg is EUR 41976.

To apply, submit your application online through the University of Luxembourg HR system, including your Curriculum Vitae, cover letter detailing motivation and fit, and transcript of all university-level courses. Early application is encouraged as applications are processed upon reception. Applications by email will not be considered. For more information about the TruX Research Group, visit https://www.uni.lu/snt-en/research-groups/trux/.