Strategic Advisor to The Vice-rector

The **University of Luxembourg** is an **international research university** with a distinctly **multilingual** and **interdisciplinary** character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

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...**:
Reporting to the new vice-rector of research, doctoral education and interdisciplinarity, the advisor will give independent and active support to the vice-rector in strategic and operational issues in the area of medicine and health professions. Together with the Vice-Rector and in close collaboration with the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine and the vice-rectorate for academic affairs, the advisor will develop and implement relevant measures and act as an important interface between internal and external entities, including the relevant ministries, hospitals, health care providers, research centres, foreign universities, and international scientific committees.

As a key member of the VRR’s team supporting this strategic portfolio, the advisor contributes to advance the development of medicine and health professions in the University and in Luxembourg.
- Seek good practices and provide international benchmarking for UL’s goals, enabling new initiatives as well as procedures and processes related to health care research, education and innovation, in coordination with relevant stakeholders;
- Issue advice to the VRR and the teams working on medicine, health professions and biomedical research at request or at own initiative and prepare decision proposals;
- Build strong relationships and credibility within the rectorate, working collaboratively with senior academic and administrative staff in medicine and health professions;
- Contribute to the coordination of committees and/or working groups within and beyond the University;
- Manage and contribute to the periodic and ad hoc production of reports, presentations and/or publications to internal and/or external stakeholders on strategic issues.

**What we expect from you**:

- A medical degree and/or a PhD in a related scientific discipline. Knowledge of the healthcare sector and education are a must;
- Knowledge of the higher education sector is essential;
- Proven track record in project management and concept writing;
- Ability to analyse, use and present complex data effectively;
- Demonstrated integrity, excellent judgement and diplomacy, and well-developed oral and written communication skills, allowing you to handle sensitive issues while maintaining the respect and confidentiality of all parties;
- Team-oriented and comfortable in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment;
- Proficiency with modern office software, spreadsheets and collaborative platforms;
- Excellent command of French, German and English; Luxembourgish is a plus;
- Open-minded, proactive, able to multi-task and able to work autonomously;
- Welcoming and service oriented attitude.

**In Short...**:

- Contract Type: Permanent
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Belval
- Internal Title: Strategic advisor
- Job Reference: UOL05751

**How to apply...**:
Applications should include:

- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

**In return you will get**:

- **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