Assistant Professor

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

The Department of Economics and Management (DEM) is part of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance at the University of Luxembourg. It pursues excellence in both fundamental and applied research across economics, business administration, and operations management. The department comprises around 25 professorial staff and serves over 300 students across its bachelor’s and master’s programmes. DEM hosts a range of study programmes, including the Bachelor in Business Administration, the Master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, as well as specialised tracks in finance, logistics, accounting, and quantitative economics. The department is committed to delivering research-led education and to engaging with societal and economic stakeholders in Luxembourg and beyond.

Embedded within a dynamic and internationally oriented university, the department fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and contributes to Luxembourg’s development as a centre for innovation, entrepreneurship, and policy-relevant research.

**Your role**:
The professor is expected to develop and pursue an independent research agenda in the fields of entrepreneurship and digital technologies, with a particular focus on quantitative methods. They will:

- Produce high-quality research suitable for publication in leading international journals
- Seek external research funding and actively contribute to collaborative projects within and beyond the department
- Supervise PhD theses and contribute to curriculum development
- Engage with academic, institutional, and external stakeholders in Luxembourg and internationally

This position is part of the University of Luxembourg's tenure-track scheme, which offers the assistant professor the possibility to obtain tenure and promotion to the rank of associate professor upon positive evaluation. The evaluation takes place within 48 months of appointment and covers the professor’s performance with respect to the above-listed expectations.

The position is designed to strengthen the department’s research profile in the fields of entrepreneurship and digital transformation, support its academic programmes, and contribute to its long-term development.

**Your profile**:
A solid foundation in quantitative methods is essential, including in causal inference techniques (e.g., panel data econometrics, difference-in-differences, instrumental variables). Familiarity with modern data sources and tools such as large-scale firm-level data, text analysis, or computational approaches is desirable.

An interest in topics such as startup dynamics, technology adoption, or the broader implications of digital transformation for entrepreneurship is of particular relevance. While familiarity with entrepreneurial finance is considered an asset, it is not a requirement.

_Language requirements_

The University of Luxembourg is set in a multilingual context. The person hired on this position must be proficient in English and either French or German. The University encourages its staff to learn the other language and provides access to language courses to this end.

**We offer**:

- A modern, dynamic university with a personal and inclusive atmosphere. Multilingual and international character. Staff coming from more than 90 countries. Member of The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities
- An exceptional research environment, supported by skilled staff and high-quality equipment. Strong links to professional sectors and the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban campus with excellent infrastructure
- A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and a wide range of non-academic partners including ministries, local governments, associations, and NGOs
- Attractive salary and benefits packages with excellent opportunities for external funding. Support for career development and mentoring. Services to promote staff well-being and a healthy work-life balance

**How to apply**:

- Cover letter, to be addressed to Professor Vincent Anesi, Acting Head of Department
- CV, including periods of absence from work such as family-related leave and career breaks
- Statement of future research, teaching and other activities (max. 5 pages)
- Short description of the three most important achievements (max. 2 pages)
- List of publications, research projects acquired, and PhD theses supervised
- List of teaching activities
- Copy of the PhD diploma

_General Information:_
- Contract Type: Fixed-term contract - 5 years (tenure track). This position is offered at the Assistant Professor level, with a perspective of a permanent position and promotion to Associate Professor upon a positive evaluation.
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Weicker Building, Luxembourg City
- Internal Title: Assistant Professor
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