Postdoctoral Researcher in Social Sciences

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**:
The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for designing and implementing a practice-oriented monitoring system, as well as collecting and analysing qualitative data within the EvaCQ project. This project aims to scientifically accompany and evaluate the structural and conceptual transition of quality advisors in the non-formal education sector towards their new exclusive role as quality facilitators. The objectives are to systematically document and analyse organisational and pedagogical processes related to the implementation and consolidation of institutional quality management systems in non-formal education settings. Insights gained from this research will contribute to the continuous and reflective development of pedagogical practices, providing evidence-based guidance for institutions and supporting the sustainable establishment of quality management structures. Furthermore, the findings will inform and enrich the academic discourse on quality development in the non-formal education sector.

**Your profile**:

- Ph.D. degree in sociology or a related social science discipline (e.g., educational sciences, pedagogy, psychology)
- Solid expertise in qualitative social research (e.g., conducting qualitative interviews, analysing qualitative data); basic knowledge of quantitative data collection and statistical analysis is an asset
- Experience in youth research is desirable
- Good knowledge of the Luxembourgish social sector as well as the structures of non-formal education in Luxembourg is an asset
- Proficient in data processing and analysis software (e.g., Atlas.ti, MaxQDA, SPSS)
- Excellent command of at least two of the following languages: Luxembourgish, German, French (both written and spoken); proficiency in English is 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

**How to apply**:

- Applications should include:_
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter
- Writing sample (e.g., PhD thesis)
- Copies of diplomas
- Contact details of three academic referees
- General information:_
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Campus Belval
- Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
- Job Reference: UOL07650

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 85176 (full time).