2669947 Luxembourg - Esch-sur-Alzette Enabling Functions Employee ELSI specialist – secondary use of sensitive data (fixed term 24 months) Who we are Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS) is a brand of PNED G.I.E. an organisation created by the Luxembourg Government, to implement Luxembourg’s strategies in research, innovation, and digitalisation. LNDS enables value creation from secondary use of data, for public and private partners and supports the sharing and re-use of public sector data, in a trustable manner. The LNDS service portfolio includes know-how, capabilities, tools, infrastructure, and data services. Through efficient & responsible use of data and improving the secondary use of data, LNDS will support the acceleration of economic, ecological, and societal transitions.
www.lnds.lu | LNDS on LinkedIn]]> Purpose of the job / project
You will be part of an interdisciplinary team working on the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of secondary use of sensitive/protected data. You will support, as an ELSI Specialist, the participation of LNDS in various national and European projects that leverage sensitive/protected data, working closely with the LNDS team as well as with external project participants in various working groups.]]> What you will do

Analysis and interpretation of legal and/or data governance requirements in secondary use of sensitive data, based on the legislation, prevailing legal and ethical norms, existing guidelines and, where applicable, case law.

Development of policies, guidelines, and technical requirement frameworks to enable solutions for ethico-legal compliance when pursuing secondary use of sensitive/protected datasets.

When assisting external partners with their ethico-legal compliance efforts, you will provide analyses of planned operations and workflows as well as provide support related to data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and other privacy/impact assessments.

Development of, or contribution to practical tools, templates, guidance, training and other instruments for ELSI compliance.

Engagement in European working groups and consortia, including preparation of content for periodic meetings, contribution to drafting or reviewing formal documents or deliverables, writing of meeting minutes, and interaction with the working group members

]]> Who you are

A master’s or PhD degree with several years of work experience in data protection, privacy, data governance, and/or data stewardship

Candidates with the following background are particularly encouraged to apply:

Legal professionals, compliance specialists or legal scholars with background in data protection or data governance

Data scientists (e.g., statisticians, bioinformaticians) with considerable experience in assisting with legal or institutional compliance matters related to data-driven research projects

Data stewards, data managers, and data governance specialists experienced in the management of sensitive/protected data

Number of years of relevant experience: 5 to 10 years (years spent to acquire a PhD degree count as work experience).

Familiarity with the key European legal and regulatory frameworks, namely: the GDPR, the AI Act, and the Data Governance Act. Familiarity with any other national/European legal frameworks or institutional ethics procedures around secondary use of sensitive data is a strong plus.

Familiarity with the tools and frameworks used in data governance contexts. (e.g., Data Management Plans, implementation of FAIR principles, procedures for requesting and granting data access in secure processing environments)

Experience with data protection by design and default workflows, data protection/privacy risk assessments, and other related assessments

Proficient in English

Proficient in French

You are enthusiastic about the legal aspects of data research or the conceptual and/or technical implementation of data protection principles for workflows.

Good communication skills (ability to listen, understand and convey your ideas) and the ability to articulate clearly the ELSI needs to a diverse audience (scientists, legal experts, policy professionals, etc)

Creative, solution-oriented mindset with strong analytical skills.

You have critical thinking skills; you are adaptable and flexible.

You have cultural intelligence and diversity consciousness.

]]> fixed_term entry-level full-time 5-7 general_and_other_legal legal 2026-06-12T13:04:54+00:00 70200.00 78000.00 € EUR yearly 2006502 Luxembourg - Esch-sur-Alzette Others Spontaneous - No open position General Application Who we are Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS) is a brand of PNED G.I.E. an organisation created by the Luxembourg Government, to implement Luxembourg’s strategies in research, innovation, and digitalisation. LNDS enables value creation from secondary use of data, for public and private partners and supports the sharing and re-use of public sector data, in a trustable manner. The LNDS service portfolio includes know-how, capabilities, tools, infrastructure, and data services. Through efficient & responsible use of data and improving the secondary use of data, LNDS will support the acceleration of economic, ecological, and societal transitions.
www.lnds.lu | LNDS on LinkedIn]]> What you will do
Discover the opportunities to join our team and make a meaningful contribution!

We encourage you to reach out to us with your interests and propose a subject or project that you are passionate about. Even if you don’t see a specific open position that matches your career goals on our website, we are always interested in talented individuals who can bring value to our organisation. Let’s work together to find the perfect match for your skills and aspirations!]]> Who you are
At LNDS, we value inclusion and diversity, ensuring that everyone has employment and career opportunities in accordance with their skills and aspirations. You share our commitment to creating a dynamic and innovative work environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and contributing to impactful projects. Your proactive approach and dedication to excellence make you a valuable addition to our team, helping us shape the future of the data economy.]]> permanent entry-level full-or-part-time other other 2025-03-06T17:23:28+00:00 2595978 Luxembourg - Esch-sur-Alzette Service Employee LNDS - 091 Legal and Privacy Specialist – AI Factory project (fixed term - 24 months) Who we are www.lnds.lu | LNDS on LinkedIn]]> Purpose of the job / project LNDS is a key partner in the project “Luxembourg AI Factory” co-financed by the European Union under the EuroHPC joint undertaking. In this project, LNDS is leading the development of services related to data access and reuse facilitation, as well as supporting regulatory compliance readiness of AI innovation within Luxembourg.

As a Legal and Privacy Specialist, you will be part of the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) team and your role will focus on the development and delivery of services in the AI Factory project related to regulatory guidance of the EU AI Act, training and support. You will also advise on the data protection requirements, compliance with other related legislations and other challenges that need to be addressed as part of the operations and services of our organisation.

]]> What you will do

Analysis and interpretation of legal and/or ethical requirements based on legal and ethical norms, review of existing guidelines and, where applicable, case law. The main thematic focus of this work will be on the legal, regulatory, and ethical challenges relating to the secondary use of data and machine learning applications, in particular Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems.

Drafting and reviewing written reports and other project deliverables.

Conducting privacy and data protection assessments to evaluate the project’s compliance and identify potential areas for improvement.

Offering expert advice on data governance, data mapping, responsible AI, privacy by design, technical and security measures.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate privacy considerations into business processes, products and services offered by LNDS within the scope of the AI Factory.

Development of practical tools, templates, guidance, training and other instruments for ELSI compliance.

Analysis of the legal landscape on national and EU Level where relevant for LNDS’ service in the AI Factory, in particular for secondary use of data, data security, AI Act compliance and other legal standards.

]]> Who you are

Overall experience of 5 to 10 years with relevant experience in privacy, technology, data & IP law with a consulting company, law firm, technology company or research entity.

Master’s degree in law, specialisation in European laws (EU AI Act, GDPR), technology, digitalisation and IP law is considered a strong plus.

Good knowledge of and experience in conducting AI and data protection impact/risk assessments and advising on key regulatory frameworks such as the GDPR and EU AI Act.

Proven work experience with challenges related to data protection by design and default in the development of products and services.

Ability to translate legal advice into practical recommendations for new products and services and in collaboration with an information security team.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (ability to listen, understand and convey your ideas) and the ability to articulate clearly legal obligations to various audiences (scientists, clients, internal colleagues, …) both in written and oral forms.

Experience in writing academic or policy papers focused on the ethical/legal aspects of AI is a strong plus.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Creative, solution-oriented with strong analytical skills and a mindset for quality.

Critical thinking, adaptable, flexible and able to accept and manage changes in the workplace.

Cultural intelligence and diversity consciousness.

Conscientious about time management (becoming more effective and efficient in how you work).

Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management software such as collaboration tools commonly used in tech environments (e.g., Confluence, Jira, Slack, …).

Proficient in English.

Proficient in French.

]]> fixed_term experienced full-time 5-7 general_and_other_legal legal 2026-04-09T15:47:56+00:00 70200.00 78000.00 € EUR yearly 2595991 Luxembourg - Esch-sur-Alzette Service Employee LNDS - 092 ELSI specialist - subsidy projects focused on health/biomedical data (fixed term 24 months) Who we are www.lnds.lu | LNDS on LinkedIn]]> Purpose of the job / project LNDS participates in several European projects where we support the secondary use of health/biomedical data in the context of scientific research, Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, and other innovative activities. Our aim is to support our partners who pursue secondary use of data in health/biomedical projects in a manner that is lawful, compliant, and ethically sound. As part of these efforts, we routinely work with external stakeholders such as clinical researchers, epidemiologists, data scientists, (health) data infrastructure providers, as well as policy-makers, regulators, legislators and other legal experts. Our aim is to advise and guide these stakeholders in the implementation of data governance frameworks and data infrastructures for secondary use of protected or sensitive data, with a particular focus on health/biomedical data.

You will be part of an interdisciplinary team working on the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of secondary use of health/biomedical data. You will support, as an ELSI Specialist, the participation of LNDS in the European projects that leverage health and biomedical data, working closely with the LNDS team as well as with European stakeholders and project participants in the various working groups.]]> What you will do

Analysis and interpretation of legal and/or ethical requirements in secondary use of health-related data, based on the legislation, prevailing legal and ethical norms, existing guidelines and, where applicable, case law.

Investigating the impact and compliance implications of the AI Act on the development of AI systems for healthcare and public health applications

Development of policies, guidelines, and technical requirements frameworks to enable solutions for ethico-legal compliance when pursuing secondary use of health datasets.

Development of, or contribution to practical tools, templates, guidance, training and other instruments for ELSI compliance.

]]> Who you are

A master’s or PhD degree with several years of work experience at the intersection of:

Data protection, data governance, legal and institutional compliance in secondary use of data; and
healthcare, biological sciences, bioinformatics, genomics, or a related biomedical field

Candidates with the following background are particularly encouraged to apply:

Legal professionals, compliance specialists or legal scholars with extensive exposure to the healthcare and/or biomedical research domains
Biomedical researchers, bioinformaticians, or (health) data scientists with considerable experience in assisting with legal or institutional compliance matters
Data stewards, data managers, and data governance specialists active in the domain of healthcare and/or biomedical research
Bioethicists and institutional ethics board members knowledgeable about the applicable regulations

Number of years of relevant experience: 5 to 10 years (years spent to acquire a PhD degree count as work experience).

Familiarity with the key European legal and regulatory frameworks, namely: the GDPR, the AI Act, and the EHDS Regulation. At a minimum, demonstrable expertise in at least one of these legal frameworks is required, coupled with a good understanding of the remaining two.

Familiarity with any other national/European legal frameworks or institutional ethics procedures around secondary use of health and biomedical data is a strong plus.

Experience with data protection by design and default workflows, data protection/privacy risk assessments, and other related assessments

Proficient in English.

You are enthusiastic about the legal aspects of data research or the conceptual and/or technical implementation of data protection principles for workflows.

Good communication skills (ability to listen, understand and convey your ideas) and the ability to articulate clearly the ELSI needs to a diverse audience (biomedical scientists, legal experts, policy professionals, etc)

Excellent writing skills. Experience in writing academic or policy papers focused on the ELSI of health/biomedical data is a strong plus.

Creative, solution-oriented mindset with strong analytical skills.

You have critical thinking skills; you are adaptable and flexible.

You have cultural intelligence and diversity consciousness.

]]> fixed_term experienced full-time 5-7 general_and_other_legal legal 2026-04-09T15:58:32+00:00 70200.00 78000.00 € EUR yearly 2649216 Luxembourg - Esch-sur-Alzette People & Operations Intern / Student LNDS - 093 - Operations Automation Intern (Internal Services) AI‑Enabled Automation Project Who we are Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS) is a brand of PNED G.I.E. an organisation created by the Luxembourg Government, to implement Luxembourg’s strategies in research, innovation, and digitalisation. LNDS enables value creation from secondary use of data, for public and private partners and supports the sharing and re-use of public sector data, in a trustable manner. The LNDS service portfolio includes know-how, capabilities, tools, infrastructure, and data services. Through efficient & responsible use of data and improving the secondary use of data, LNDS will support the acceleration of economic, ecological, and societal transitions.
www.lnds.lu | LNDS on LinkedIn]]> Purpose of the job / project Today, answers are provided through Jira Service Management, Confluence, emails, Slack messages and informal exchanges. While the knowledge often exists, it is not always easy to find quickly, consistently or with confidence.
The internship will help prepare the ground for a future internal service layer where simple questions can be answered automatically, more complex ones can be supported with AI-generated draft answers, and human expertise is focused where it adds the most value. This work will also support the future implementation phase with a junior AI/automation profile.
The intern will work closely with enabling teams as well as with DataOps and DevOps colleagues managing the Atlassian ecosystem and related tools.
The intern will report to the Head of Operations and Head of People and will be part of the Operations department.]]> What you will do

Analyse recurring internal service questions across selected enabling functions using available sources such as Jira tickets and team input

Assess how easily existing answers can be found in Confluence and identify gaps, friction points or improvement opportunities

Help define which requests could be answered automatically, supported with AI-generated draft answers, or handled directly by a human expert

Document service logic, workflows and example use cases to prepare future implementation

Collaborate with People, Office, Finance, Communication, DataOps and DevOps stakeholders throughout the project

]]> Who you are

Currently pursuing a Master’s degree, or in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree, in Business, Digital Transformation, Information Systems, Data, Engineering or a related field

Strong interest in process improvement, digital tools, AI-enabled services and change management

Analytical mindset with attention to detail and the ability to structure information clearly

Comfortable working with structured and unstructured information, digital tools and data

Good written and verbal communication skills in English

Ability to handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality and professional discretion

Nice to have

Basic understanding of AI, automation concepts or digital service design
Familiarity with Jira, Confluence or similar ticketing and knowledge management tools
Experience with data analysis, process mapping, documentation or user journey thinking
Curiosity, initiative and a practical problem-solving mindset

Through this internship, we offer:

A meaningful internship of 4 months minimum, with the possibility to extend up to 6 months depending on availability and project scope
Exposure to cross-functional internal services, AI-enabled automation and the Atlassian ecosystem
Close collaboration with enabling teams, DataOps and DevOps colleagues, while being part of the Operations department
A strong learning opportunity preparing the ground for future AI implementation at LNDS
A voluntary internship (without school agreement) or mandatory internship (with school agreement); conditions apply
This internship is compensated in line with Luxembourg regulations and depends on the type of internship (mandatory or voluntary), its duration, and the candidate’s academic level.
For long-term internships (4-6 months), the expected monthly gross allowance typically ranges between €2,000 and €2,500.

]]> intern student full-time lt-1 general_and_other_engineering engineering 2026-05-27T14:43:12+00:00 800.00 2500.00 € EUR monthly 2530743 Luxembourg - Esch-sur-Alzette Others Intern / Student LNDS’ Internship programme Who we are Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS) is a brand of PNED G.I.E. an organisation created by the Luxembourg Government, to implement Luxembourg’s strategies in research, innovation, and digitalisation. LNDS enables value creation from secondary use of data, for public and private partners and supports the sharing and re-use of public sector data, in a trustable manner. The LNDS service portfolio includes know-how, capabilities, tools, infrastructure, and data services. Through efficient & responsible use of data and improving the secondary use of data, LNDS will support the acceleration of economic, ecological, and societal transitions.
www.lnds.lu | LNDS on LinkedIn]]> What you will do Are you looking for an internship as a part of your degree studies? Or are you simply looking for a new challenge in a new area of expertise?
Get to know the possibilities to do an internship at LNDS in three main areas :

Technology department
-) encompass Software Engineering, IT Security, Technical Writing, Data Engineering, Solution Architecture, IT infrastructure and systems,

Service department
-) encompass Data Science, Data Stewardship, Project Management, Data Protection and Data Privacy, ELSI (Ethical, Legal and Social Implications),

Enabling Functions
-) encompass People Management, Finance Management, Office Management, Agile Coaching, Communication and Public Relations, Compliance & Data Protection Office.

Please reach out to us and propose us a subject that interests you and which you would like to contribute with. Let’s see if we find a match!]]> Who you are You can apply for an an internship at LNDS if you are enrolled in a degree-programme or looking for a first professional experience in your field. Please note that we can only accept interns who have a valid working permit in Luxembourg, i.e. you are an EU-citizen or have an approved student visa.]]> intern student full-time lt-1 Enabling Functions,People,Finance,Human Resources,Data Protection,Office,Agile,Technical writing,Communication,Public Relations,Data,Technology,Development,DevOps,Solutions,Ethics,Legal,Social Implications other other 2026-02-16T07:50:59+00:00 2669861 Luxembourg - Esch-sur-Alzette Enabling Functions Employee Value Creation and Partnerships Manager I (fixed term 24 months) Who we are Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS) is a brand of PNED G.I.E. an organisation created by the Luxembourg Government, to implement Luxembourg’s strategies in research, innovation, and digitalisation. LNDS enables value creation from secondary use of data, for public and private partners and supports the sharing and re-use of public sector data, in a trustable manner. The LNDS service portfolio includes know-how, capabilities, tools, infrastructure, and data services. Through efficient & responsible use of data and improving the secondary use of data, LNDS will support the acceleration of economic, ecological, and societal transitions.
www.lnds.lu | LNDS on LinkedIn]]> Purpose of the job / project
The role supports the development of sustainable funding streams within LNDS’s statutory limits and in line with its public mission. It is an individual contributor role focused on structuring and enabling opportunities rather than owning strategic direction or commercial decisions, which remain with LNDS leadership.

This role sits at the intersection of service structuring, ecosystem engagement, and opportunity development. It is offered on a fixed term basis to support the initial setup and testing of these activities at LNDS. Success in the role will be reflected in a structured pipeline of qualified opportunities and reusable service and engagement frameworks.]]> What you will do Service structuring and opportunity development

Translate external market insight into LNDS ready service bundles, engagement models, and reusable templates.
Contribute to internal guidance on how LNDS may engage with private sector actors and help develop supporting communication materials.
Identify, assess, and help structure qualified opportunities with private sector organisations in Luxembourg and selected European contexts, in line with LNDS strategies and priorities.

Pipeline, engagement, and qualification

Lead the structuring and maturation of qualified opportunities into compliant engagements, including service agreements, co funded activities, and ecosystem supporting collaborations.
Support responses to relevant national and European tenders and maintain a structured pipeline of leads, opportunities, and proposals, with reporting and insights to inform prioritisation and positioning.
Act as an initial point of contact for private organisations, ensuring early qualification and appropriate routing to relevant internal stakeholders.

Ecosystem representation and internal alignment

Represent LNDS in selected meetings, working groups, and ecosystem exchanges, with a focus on public value and long term ecosystem benefits.
Coordinate with leadership, technical teams, and the Partnership and Innovation Manager to translate external needs into usable scopes, briefs, and engagement concepts, while ensuring complementarity and avoiding duplication.
Keep opportunity development grounded in LNDS’s scientific and technical strengths, support realistic qualification, and hand over accepted engagements to delivery teams for execution.

]]> Who you are

MSc in economics, business administration, public management, innovation management, policy or related field.

5 to 10 years of relevant experience in roles such as business development, service development, innovation management, public-private partnerships, consulting or ecosystem development.

Technical literacy and the ability to work effectively with scientific and data-driven teams.

Demonstrated ability to translate strategic or market insight into operational offers, services, or engagement models, and to assess ambiguous needs and shape structured opportunities.

Strong structuring skills and the ability to operate effectively in complex multi-stakeholder environments at the interface between public-interest organisations and private-sector stakeholders, ideally in Luxembourg or comparable ecosystems and in an emerging function with limited predefined frameworks.

Good command of office software (MS Excel, Word, Sharepoint, Atlassian suite, Webex/Teams & other collaboration tools).

Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills in English and French.

Travel availability (across the EU).

Nice to have:

Experience working at the interface between public-interest organisations and private-sector stakeholders.
Experience with Agile methodologies (SAFe).
Knowledge of EC procurement programs (public tenders) and other national and international procurement initiatives.

]]> fixed_term experienced full-time 5-7 general_and_other_business_and_strategic_management business_and_strategic_development 2026-06-12T12:26:51+00:00 66200.00 73500.00 € EUR yearly