INT-2521 - INTERNSHIP IN SEMANTIC COMMUNICATIONS AND INSTENT-BASED NETWORKING

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

https://www.list.lu/

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects;
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society;
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations such as our Viswall, high-scale incubators and top of the range 3D/4D printings that are part of our toolkit for excelling in all we do;
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 45 nationalities represented in our workforce;
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions;
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science;
• 32 days’ paid annual leave for a full time internship, 11 public holidays per annum, flexible working hours,
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas.

Internship contract – 6 months | Fulltime/40h | From 01.08.2025 on | Belval Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

How will you contribute?

As networks advance toward 6G, there is a shift from simply faster systems to smarter, more adaptive ones. This internship, conducted within the Distributed and Intelligent Connectivity (DISCO) group, explores two game-changing paradigms:

• Semantic Communications: Focus on transmitting only what truly matters, cutting redundancy and boosting efficiency.
• Intent-Based Networking (IBN): Let users define what they want (like low latency), while the network figures out how to deliver it.
• By combining semantics and intent, you will help prototype lightweight, intelligent components that make networks more efficient and autonomous.

You will be mainly in charge of:

• Reviewing relevant literature in semantic communication and IBN.
• Designing simplified algorithms for semantic filtering and/or intent translation for a specific use case.
• Developing a prototype in a simulation environment (e.g., NS-3, Python) or using a software-defined networking (SDN) testbed (e.g., Mininet).
• Evaluating the prototype on relevant metrics: bandwidth efficiency, intent satisfaction, latency, etc.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

• Master’s student in computer science, telecommunication engineering and networking, or any related field

Experience and skills

• Programming experience (preferably Python and/or C++).
• Basic knowledge of either networking concepts or AI techniques.
• Motivation to learn and explore new research topics.
• Prior exposure to tools such as NS-3, Mininet, or SDN controllers is a plus but not mandatory.

Language skills

• Good level written and spoken English