Research Associate (Postdoc) In Entrepreneurial Finance And Ai

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.

The successful candidate will join the Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and New Technology (EINT) research group, which conducts cutting-edge interdisciplinary research on entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial finance, and innovation. EINT generates impactful insights for business leaders, policymakers, and academia, specializing in novel phenomena through innovative data sources and analytical methodologies.

Your role

The candidate will work on an industry partnership project in collaboration with:

• Wixdom, a Luxembourg-based FinTech specializing in investment crowdfunding market analytics.
• FINATRAX, a research group within SnT focusing on decentralized technologies and their organizational impacts.

This position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, interdisciplinary project with real-world applications at the intersection of entrepreneurial finance and AI. The objective is to develop an AI-powered mentorship tool designed to help entrepreneurs set up and optimize their fundraising campaigns. Leveraging extensive public crowdfunding data, this AI-driven tool will deliver personalized, data-driven guidance informed by real-time analytics from thousands of crowdfunding campaigns, enabling entrepreneurs to enhance their fundraising outcomes.

The research associate will take primary responsibility for conducting the entrepreneurship-focused research aspects of the three-year project. While the overarching research agenda is established by the funded project, the researcher will have substantial autonomy in determining optimal methodologies, analytical approaches, and strategies to achieve the project's objectives. This role is ideal for a researcher passionate about conducting high-quality academic research while actively collaborating with industry partners to generate real-world impact.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deriving novel insights from crowdfunding data to guide AI tool development
• Creating entrepreneurship-specific indicators and bias metrics tailored to mentorship via LLMs
• Conducting empirical research on how entrepreneurs interact with AI-driven mentorship solutions

Beyond the core project, the candidate will also:

• Provide guidance to PhD students
• Publish research findings in top-tier journals and present those at leading scientific conferences
• Contribute to securing national and European research grants
• Be able to develop their own research profile

For further information, please contact Prof. Christian Fisch (email address: christian.fisch@uni.lu).

Your profile

• PhD in Entrepreneurship, Management, Economics, Finance, or a related field
• Experience in interdisciplinary research, ideally involving large datasets, AI applications, or FinTech
• Strong research record, evidenced by publications in reputable academic journals
• Proven capability to independently manage research projects, especially those involving collaboration with industry stakeholders, while balancing academic rigor with practical impact
• Proactive, autonomous approach combined with creativity, intellectual curiosity, and dedication to generating research with tangible real-world relevance
• Fluent written and oral communication in English (knowledge of French, German, or Luxembourgish is NOT required)

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

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae including a publication list and an overview of ongoing research projects.
• A cover letter containing:
  • A statement detailing your motivation (max. 250 words)
  • A statement of interest and prior experience with industry-focused research projects or real-world applications (max. 250 words)
• At least one representative publication authored by the candidate (full-text)
• (Optional) Reference letters from previous employers or academic supervisors

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Months
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg Campus
• Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
• Job Reference: UOL07246

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 83099 (full time).