Research Scientist in Nursing Science

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

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) at the University of Luxembourg contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine.
Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.

**Your role**:
Four new Bachelors in specialised Nursing sciences (Anesthesia/Ressuscitation, Surgery, Pediatrics, Psychiatry) started in 2023.The Bachelor in General Nursing Care was launched in 2024. In September 2025, the Bachelor in Midwifery and the Bachelor in Radiology will start.

All of these academic Bachelors combine theoretical training using the latest technology with practical training in hospitals, clinics, or outpatient clinics in collaboration with various institutes in the country and foreign partners.

In this context, the University is recruiting one Research scientist in Nursing Science.
- Your Responsibilities: _

The Research Scientist in Nursing Science will be attached to the University on a full-time basis. S/he will have to report to the Directors of the Programs and contribute directly to the development and the excellence of the new Bachelors’ of Science in Nursing.The academic part will be divided between teaching (180 TU/year) and research:
Teaching: The holder of the position will contribute to theoretical and practical teaching and conduct evaluation of the course. More precisely, the physical presence of students in medicine, biology, nursing, radiology and midwifery on Belval Campus provides us with the possibility of establishing common courses, in order to help students discovering and understanding the specificities of their discipline-specific training at a very early stage of their education.

**Your profile**:

- Holder of a nursing degree, a master’s in nursing science or public health, and a doctorate (PhD) in nursing science or public health with a recognized reputation and research expertise based on the quality of his/her research work as evidenced by publications in the field of nursing science
- A clinical experience in either Surgery/Périopérative care, Anesthesia /ressuscitation or Psychiatry is a strong asset
- Experience in nursing education, including theoretical teaching and supervision of trainees
- A min of 3 years clinical experience is required
- Experience in nursing research
- Connection to nursing education or public health departments in universities abroad
- Collaboration or membership with European Nursing Societies
- Experience in simulation training is a plus
- Linguistic capacities: fluency in English and French is required. German would be an added value
- Soft skills: teamplayer, leadership, integrity, reliability, ability to work in a multicultural environment

**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

**How to apply**:

- Applications should include:_
- Detailed curriculum vitae, including periods of absence from work (or where the effect has been equivalent to absence), including family leave and career breaks
- Cover letter
- Record of research work, record of teaching experience, including but not limited to:

- List of publications
- List and brief description of research projects executed during the last 5 (five) years
- List of teaching activities during the last 5 (five) years
- Proposal of research projects in the framework of the theme and mission of the profile
- Gender equality:_

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.
- General information:_
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Campus Belval
- Internal Title: Research scientist
- Job Reference: UOL07326

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