Doctoral Researcher

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

The Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) at the University of Luxembourg brings together expertise from the humanities, linguistics, cognitive sciences, social and educational sciences.
People from across 20 disciplines are working within the Faculty. Along with the disciplinary approach a very ambitious interdisciplinary research culture has been developed. The faculty’s research and teaching focuses on social, economic, political and educational issues with the common goal of contributing to an inclusive, open and resourceful society.

**Your role**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Independent work on developing a PhD proposal, collecting data, and coordination of publishing activities
- Networking with local and international stakeholders
- Application for and organisation of third-party funding
- Teaching in the study program Bachelor en Formation Pédagogique and possibly further study programs at the Department of Education and Social Work
- Support in administrative tasks

**Your profile**:

- experiential education / outdoor education
- pedagogical professionalisation / teacher education
- didactics and methodology in adult education or in pedagogical work with children / teaching-learning-research
- formal and nonformal education / social inequality, social exclusion, social participation
- Experience in academic research and command of quantitative and / or qualitative empirical methods; openness to mixed methods research
- Readiness to collaborate with local and international stakeholders and in outreach activities
- Demonstrated teaching experience
- Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to meet deadlines and a positive, proactive attitude to balance research, teaching and administrative activities
- Fluency in English is required; German, Luxembourgish and / or French will be considered an asset

**We offer**:

- 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
- A strong doctoral program with training in scientific and transferable skills, participation in schools, conferences and workshops
- Affiliation to a very active, intercultural research group with a diverse disciplinary and methodological profile
- Opportunities for international conference attendance

**How to apply**:

- Applications, written in English, should include:_
- Cover letter explaining your motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (including your contact address, work experience)
- Copies of diplomas
- List of publications (if applicable)
- Summary of recent research and projects (if applicable)
- Contact information of two referees
- General information:_
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Months (extendable up to 48 if required)
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Campus Belval
- Starting date: 1 September 2025 (or by arrangement)
- Internal Title: Doctoral Researcher
- Job Reference: UOL07151

The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 40952 (full time).