PhD candidate in Software Testing in the presence of test flakiness

University of Luxembourg

Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

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About the SnT

SnT is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services.

We play an instrumental role in Luxembourg by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent.

We’re looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place!

Your Role

The PhD students are intended to work on the TestFlakes (FNR-funded) project. The subject of the thesis will be Test Flakiness Impact Assessment and Diagnosing test flakiness with focus on User Interactive tests with supervisor Dr.

Mike Papadakis. Successful PhD candidates will extensively explore and develop software engineering techniques that include the feasibility, practicality and success evaluation of prototype implementations.

The team you will be working with :

Yves Le Traon : Group Leader

Mike Papadakis : Primary advisor

PhD Student Role : Under the direction of a professor, the candidate will carry out research activities and write a thesis with the main goal of obtain a PhD in the area of Software Engineering.

This includes conducting literature surveys and establishing state-of-the-art; developing necessary experimental and simulation facilities where required;

planning, executing, and analyzing experiments and simulations; conducting joint and independent research activities; contributing to project deliverables, milestones, demonstrations, and meetings;

disseminating results at international scientific conferences / workshops and peer reviewed scientific publications.

Your Profile

Bachelor in Computer Science or related

Master on a subject related to Informatics, or Software Engineering, or Computer Science, or Information Technology

Strong background in software testing and formal methods applied to software engineering, such as, propositional / temporal logic, sat solving, model checking

Strong analytical skills

Industry experience in information and communication technology will be considered as an advantage

Commitment, team working, a critical mind, and motivation are skills that are more than welcome

Optional : knowledge of machine learning, metaheuristics, statistics, and text analysis

Language Skills : Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required

Here’s what awaits you at SnT

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Students can take advantage of several opportunities for growth and career development, from free language classes to career resources and extracurricular activities.

In Short

Contract Type : Fixed Term Contract 36 Month

Work Hours : Full Time

Location : Kirchberg

Job Reference : UOL03713

Further Information

Applications should be submitted online and include :

Curriculum Vitae

Cover letter

Transcript of all courses and results from the highest university-level courses taken

A short description of your Master’s work (max 1 page)

If possible, contact information for 3 referees

All qualified individuals are encouraged

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