Postdoctoral researcher in Educational Sciences

About Us 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 a member of the Institute for Teaching and Learning within the Department of Education and Social Work at the University of Luxembourg. The person will be part of a team in the dynamic organisational context of a growing, globally connected research university. The postdoctoral researcher will work with Professor Dr Janne Fengler on gaining understandings of contexts and processes of learning and teaching. The ideal candidate has substantive interest in related issues, advanced methodological training (qualitative and / or quantitative) and would like to contribute to an international and multilingual team.

Responsibilities:

• Content-related and organizational support for the professorship
• Project-related and independent research at the interface of education and social work
• Application for and organisation of third-party funding
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals, preferably in English and / or German
• Teaching in the study program Bachelor en Formation Pédagogique and possibly further study programs at the Department of Education and Social Work
• Independent supervision of students and doctoral candidates
• Support in the further development of the Bachelor en Formation Pédagogique program and in the expansion of networks with stakeholders and partners
• Transfer of relevant results to various communities from science and politics to a broader public
• Academic self-administration - Institute, Department and Faculty

For questions and further information, please contact Prof. Dr Janne Fengler at [email protected]

Your profile

• Excellent PhD in Educational Sciences, preferably with reference to one of the following subject areas:

• experiential education / outdoor education

• educational instruction / didactics and methodology / teaching-learning-research

• university didactics / future skills

• pedagogical professionalisation / teacher education

• victimology / social inequality / social exclusion / social participation

• Interest in educational science issues, strong personal commitment and ambition to advance one of the aforementioned subject areas

• Fluency in English and either German or French is required, the respective other language and / or Luxembourgish will be considered an asset

• Interest in empirical social research, excellent command of quantitative and / or qualitative empirical methods; openness to mixed methods research

• International publications in peer-reviewed journals and / or book publications

• Demonstrated teaching experience

• Demonstrated project management skills

• Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team

• Ability to meet deadlines and a positive, proactive attitude to balance research, teaching and administrative activities

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 detailing your motivation for applying to the advertised research topic and/or project, including how your background, interests, and career goals align with its objectives
• Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
• List of publications
• Copies of diplomas
• Sketch of planned research (2 pages each) indicating reference to the subject areas mentioned above
• Contact information of at least two referees

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
• Planned start date: 01/07/2026
• Location: Belval Campus
• Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
• Job Reference: UOL07935

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