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.
Your role
In the context of the Doctoral Training Unit on "Economic Insecurity: Causes, Consequences and Actions" (EICCA) established by the University of Luxembourg (UL) and the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER), with the financial support of the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) in the framework of its Program for Research Intensive Doctoral Education (PRIDE), we are currently offering 5 PhD (Doctoral Candidate) positions for a duration of up to three years, with a possible extension to a fourth year.
EICCA consists of an interdisciplinary group of 14 supervisors affiliated to two Doctoral Schools who present a joint strategy for research and PhD training, and provide an innovative high-quality training environment.
EICCA will train 14 social scientists from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds interested in the quantitative analyses of the causes and consequences of economic insecurity (EI) for individual's lives and society at large, and the understanding of the role that public policies play in mitigating or amplifying the size of these impacts - this is essential for the development of adequate policy actions addressing the rise of insecurity, and therefore the improvement of individual wellbeing.
Your profile
- Master requirements depending on the project of choice: https://ogy.de/0bdy
- For positions at the Doctoral School of Economics, Finance and Management: hold a Master degree in Quantitative Economics that prepares for a Ph.D. in Economics
- For positions at the Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences: hold a Master in Quantitative Social Sciences or Statistics
- Fluent in English
- Work in an inter-cultural and international environment
- Work both independently and as part of a team
- Be passionate about research
We offer
- Enrolment as a PhD fellow in the Doctoral School of Economics, Finance and Management or the Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences at UL leading to the completion of a degree of PhD in the discipline of the project
- Intensive training in scientific and transferable skills, participation in summer and winter schools, conferences and workshops
- A dynamic and well-equipped research environment
- Personal work space at UL or LISER (depending on the project)
How to apply
All documents should be uploaded in pdf format. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications should include:
- Curriculum vitae
- Motivation letter outlining the reasons for your application to a PhD and your educational training that prepared you for academic research on the topic of the research project
- Publication list (if applicable)
- Two recommendation letters from previous professors
- Copies of diplomas, transcripts with grades (English translation is required)
- Proof of English language proficiency (if available)
The motivation letter should identify up to two EICCA research projects (indicated by P1,…,P5 here https://ogy.de/0bdy) of interest (in order of preference).
Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. To ensure full consideration, candidates should apply by 10.05.2025 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 36 Month
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Campus Belval
- Internal Title: Doctoral Researcher
- Job Reference: UOL07283
The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 40952 (full time).
