The University of Luxembourg aspires to be one of Europe’s most highly regarded universities with a distinctly international and interdisciplinary character. It fosters the cross-fertilisation of research and teaching, is relevant to its country, is known worldwide for its research and teaching in targeted areas, and is establishing itself as an innovative model for contemporary European Higher Education. It`s core asset is its well-connected world-class academic staff which will attract the most motivated, talented and creative students and young researchers who will learn to enjoy taking up challenges and develop into visionary thinkers able to shape society.

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) 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. 

The Department of Engineering integrates teaching and research in mechanical, electrical and civil engineering. Many research projects are carried out with industrial, governmental and international cooperation partners. The research team Applied Thermodynamics is committed to teaching and its research is focused, but not limited to experimental and computational Fluid Dynamics. There is now an immediate opening for postdoctoral researcher.

Your Role

The successful candidate is expected to perform the following tasks:

• Contribution ongoing research projects
• Development of future research projects
• Supervision of Bachelor, Master and PhD Students
• Contribution to the Department teaching programs

Your Profile

• A PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
• Experience with third-party funded research and its management is an asset
• Highly committed, excellent team-worker and strong critical thinking skills
• good communication skills in multilingual Luxembourgish environment

We offer

The University offers highly competitive salaries.

In Short

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 12 Month (extension possible up to five years)
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg
• Job Reference: UOL03727

Further Information

Application submission: Before proceeding with the submission of your application, please prepare the following documents.

• Curriculum vitae,
• Copy of certificates,
• Track Record,
• Letter of motivation.

Please upload all documents in PDF.

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.

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.

Here’s what awaits you at the University

• 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. WiFi on campus. 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 …

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• Addresses, maps & routes to the various sites of the University

Further information

For further information, please contact: Prof. Dr. Stephan Leyer (stephan.leyer@uni.lu)