R&D specialist - Development of Argumentation Tools

Université du Luxembourg; Menningen; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading European university in Rheinland-Pfalz is seeking a Research & Development Specialist to enhance reliable software systems through tool development and user interface improvements. Candidates must hold an MSc in a related field and possess strong programming skills in Prolog, Java/JavaScript. The position offers a full-time contract for 12 months with opportunities for extension and is located at the Kirchberg Campus.

Leistungen

Multilingual and international environment

Close ties to the business world

High-quality equipment and infrastructure

Qualifikationen

• Degree (MSc or equivalent) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Logic, or Knowledge Representation.
• Strong programming skills, ideally including Prolog and Java / JavaScript.
• Knowledge of Semantic Web technologies (e.g., RDF, OWL, SHACL, SPARQL).

Aufgaben

• Develop a plugin or extension for either ARG2P or Carneades.
• Suggest argumentative paths or interpretations to maximize attainment of goals.
• Implement interactive visualizations of argument and meta-argument structures.

Kenntnisse

Strong programming skills

Knowledge of Semantic Web technologies

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Ausbildung

Degree (MSc or equivalent) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Logic, or Knowledge Representation

Tools

Prolog

Java

JavaScript

Jobbeschreibung

About us...

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

About the role...

The successful candidate will join the SVV research group headed by Prof. Domenico Bianculli. The team focuses on the development and design of reliable, safe, and secure software systems, carrying out both upstream activities such as requirements quality assurance and architecture analysis, as well as downstream verification & validation activities, such as software testing and runtime verification. For further information, you may refer to https : / / www.uni.lu / snt-en / research-groups / svv

Main responsabilities :

• Tool Extension & Integration : Develop a plugin or extension for either ARG2P or Carneades to support meta-argumentation with preferences (values, goals, enforcement) and decision-making mechanisms.
• Goal-Oriented Reasoning : Suggest argumentative paths or interpretations to maximize attainment of goals / values and provide legal justifications.
• Knowledge Input & Representation : Enable input from SHACL-SPARQL for rule encoding and OWL / RDF for knowledge base representation.
• Visualization & Interaction : Implement interactive visualizations of argument and meta-argument structures, including support and attack relations, argument weights, rule violations, and goal satisfaction.
• User Experience : Improve the user interface to support legal experts and practitioners.
• Deployment : Ensure the tool can run locally (online version desirable but optional within a 12-month timeframe).

Your profile...

• Degree (MSc or equivalent) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Logic, or Knowledge Representation.
• Strong programming skills, ideally including Prolog and Java / JavaScript.
• Knowledge of Semantic Web technologies (e.g., RDF, OWL, SHACL, SPARQL).Desirable Skills
• Familiarity with argumentation theory (e.g., ASPIC+, Dung's frameworks).
• Prior experience with ARG2P or Carneades.Background or interest in legal informatics or computational law.
• Experience developing graph-based visualization interfaces.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team (legal scholars, AI researchers).

In return you will get…

• 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
• Cover letter

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.

The University of Luxembourg is committed to achieving gender parity among its staff. Should candidates present equivalent profiles, 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.

General information :

• Contract Type : Fixed Term Contract 12 Months (with possibility of extension upon performance review and funding availability)
• Work Hours : Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location : Kirchberg Campus
• Internal Title : Research & Development Specialist
• Job Reference : UOL07606