Postdoctoral Researcher in Education, Sociology

About the FHSE

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.

The candidate will join the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) and will be a part of the Luxembourg Centre for Educational Testing (LUCET), a dynamic team of researchers working on different aspects of the educational system of Luxembourg from a multidisciplinary perspective. The candidate will contribute to the Educational/ to the Social Science Research of the Faculty.

Your role

• Work on the National educational report for Luxembourg ("Bildungsbericht") and analyze data coming from educational stakeholders within the educational field in Luxembourg for the educational report
• Public outreach activities, e.g. transfer of educational research findings from the National educational report to a broader public
• Develop research projects in the educational domain; e.g. reviews, empirical/qualitative data collections
• Participate in educational policy-relevant analyses and disseminate findings to stakeholders
• Collaborate on other educational science projects of LUCET in addition to the work on the education report
• Contribute to the missions of the LUCET
• Publish research outcomes in appropriate journals of international standing and apply for competitive funding to support her research
• Attend and present research findings and papers at international academic conferences, thus contributing to the external visibility of the Research Unit, the Faculty, and the University

Contact

Thomas Lenz / Thomas.Lenz [at] /

Your profile

Research experience, intercultural and inter-institutional awareness as well as a spirit of team-work are prerequisites:

• PhD in educational sciences, social sciences or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
• Experience in applied social science statistics is an asset
• Capacity to work to with interdisciplinary collaborative teams
• Capacity to work with public stakeholders in the educational field; e.g. ministries, administration
• Strong ability to communicate research findings to a broader public

Language Requirements

The successful candidate will be a member of a multilingual university. Therefore, the command of at least two of the University languages is necessary: French, English, German

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:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter
• Grade record and list of publications

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval Campus
• Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
• Job Reference: UOL07923

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR full time)