Assistant Professor

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

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine of the University of Luxembourg is looking for Assistant Professor (Tenure-track) or Associate Professor in Pharmacology / Toxicology or Computational Pharmacology for itsDepartment of Life Sciences and Medicine (DLSM).

The Department of Life Sciences and Medicine (DLSM) belongs to the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine of the University of Luxembourg. We combine basic and translational, biomolecular and computational research to address critical questions in human health and disease with a focus on cancer biology. We investigate mechanisms that govern tumor initiation, migration and invasion, metastasis, cell cycle control, the tumor microenvironment and drug resistance by using a combination of experimental _in vitro_, _in vivo_ and _in silico_ approaches. Next to its research mission, DLSM is coordinating all teaching programs in Life Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health Professions.

Health and Medicine is a strategic priority of the University of Luxembourg and is in a phase of ambitious development. This provides opportunities for broadening our research topics to include cutting-edge trends in medical/biomedical sciences. This strategic development requires additional expertise in teaching pharmacology in various fields (Medicine, Life sciences, Nursing, and Allied Health Professions).

**About the role...**:
**Your profile...**:
Language requirements

The University of Luxembourg is set in a multilingual context. The person hired on this position must be proficient in English and either French or German. The University encourages its staff to learn the other language and provides access to language courses to this end.

**In return you will get**:
You will have access to state-of-the-art infrastructure within the university, including facilities / platforms for imaging, _in vivo_ work, robotic drug screening, and bioinformatics. You will be a driving force for the further development and implementation of state-of-the-art technologies at UL. An attractive starting budget will be available for the implementation of novel technologies. The new colleague will actively contribute to the development of research within the University’s strategic research focus areas, aiming also at cross-disciplinary themes in medicine, biomedicine, computational sciences, biophysics, and socioeconomical sciences.

The University of Luxembourg
- has a multilingual and international character: modern institution with a personal atmosphere, staff coming from 90 countries, member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)
- is 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
- is 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

Living and working in Luxembourg
- Luxembourg has an extensive welfare system. It comprises a social security, health, and pension funds. Among those benefits, there are various types of financial aids directly linked to the schooling and education of children: family allowance, birth allowance & children's future allowance. According to a recent UNESCO report, Luxembourg rank highest on childcare provisions among 41 OECD and EU countries Further information: ly/aH3P
- The country has an extensive public education system that comprises as well International and European Schools. Further information: ly/1RyJ
- For more general information about living and working in Luxembourg, including tips for accommodation and entry conditions/visas, please view the Euraxess Researcher Guide: ly/IgJD

**How to apply...**:

- Applications should include:_
- Detailed CV
- Record of research work, record of teaching experience, including but not limited to:

- Full list of publications
- List and brief description of main research projects
- List of supervised doctoral theses
- List of teaching activities
- 2-page description of research interests and plans
- 3 professional references
- General information:_
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Campus Belval
- Internal Title: Assistant Professor
- Job Reference: UOL07071