Doctoral researcher - Educational Sciences

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

The PhD candidate will be associated with the Institute for Teaching and Learning, 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 doctoral candidate will work with Prof. Dr. Janne Fengler on questions related to contexts and processes of learning and teaching. Potential candidates have an MA in education (or related fields) and are highly motivated to contribute to the national, international and comparative knowledge base in the areas of experiential education, teacher professional development, didactics and / or links between formal and non-formal education.

Responsibilities :

• Independent work on developing a PhD proposal, collecting data, and coordination of publishing activities
• Collaboration and support of general activities in the above-mentioned academic subject areas
• Networking with local and international stakeholders
• Application for and organisation of third-party funding
• Teaching in the study program Bachelor en Formation Pédagogique and possibly further study programs at the Department of Education and Social Work
• Support in administrative tasks

Your profile

experiential education / outdoor education

We offer

How to apply

Applications, written in English, should include :

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 :

The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 40952 (full time).