Associate Professor Or Assistant Professor in Clinical Microbiology

Your role

The position focuses on innovative, interdisciplinary teaching in clinical microbiology at the bachelor’s level and within medical specialization programmes. The recruited professor will play a central role in establishing teaching and research expertise in areas such as infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and diagnostic microbiology.

The successful candidate will lead the development and coordination of clinical microbiology teaching activities across the University’s programmes in medicine and health-related sciences. The role includes the implementation of a state-of-the-art clinical microbiology curriculum, incorporating advanced educational tools such as digital microbiology platforms, virtual labs, simulation-based training, and case-based learning. Working closely with faculty members and clinical partners, the successful candidate will ensure an integrated and cohesive learning experience for students.

Research Portfolio

The candidate is expected to have an internationally recognised research profile and to develop ambitious research activities in areas including infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, hygiene, microbiome science, data-driven health sciences, and digital medicine.

Clinical Integration

The ideal candidate will have a medical background with relevant clinical experience in microbiology, and a strong commitment to integrating clinical perspectives into education. This includes fostering strong links between teaching, research and clinical practice, thereby enhancing the practical application of clinical microbiology in medical education. The candidate is encouraged to maintain a clinical affiliation while working at the University ensuring strong ties between academia and clinical practice.

For further information about the role, please contact: Serge Haan, Head of DHML, Email: serge.haan@uni.lu

Your profile

• An MD with a specialization in microbiology, e.g.: bacteriology, virology, parasitology, and other infectious diseases, and/or a PhD in microbiology, e.g.: bacteriology, virology, parasitology, and other infectious diseases, or a closely related field. Practical experience in diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease management is considered a strong advantage
• Teaching experience in microbiology and clinical microbiology at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, ideally within medical or biomedical programs
• Proven commitment to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching, particularly in integrating clinical microbiology with medicine, life sciences, and public health
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement new educational courses, including clinical training module and laboratory-based instruction
• Familiarity with modern teaching methods and tools, such as online learning platforms, simulation-based training, and case-based learning approaches
• Research focus on infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, hygiene, microbiome science, data-driven health sciences, and digital medicine

Language requirements

The University of Luxembourg is set in a multilingual and multicultural 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

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Cover letter, to be addressed to Serge Haan, Head of DHML
• CV, including any periods of absence from work such as family-related leave and career breaks
• Short description of profile, key achievements and impact, summarizing main publications, projects, teaching expertise and accomplishments in knowledge transfer relevant to this role (1-3 pages)
• Statement of planned research, teaching and other activities at the University of Luxembourg (1–3 pages)
• Lists of publications, research projects, PhD theses supervised and subjects taught
• Names, contact information and current position of 3 referees who can, upon request, provide an assessment of the application. Please indicate their relationship to you

We encourage early application. Applications are only accepted online through the HR system. The position will be unposted on 29th October 2026, after which no further applications can be submitted. Applications will be handled in strict confidence.

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.

Diversity and gender equality

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion, diversity and gender equality as essential for academic excellence. We are fully committed to removing discriminatory barriers in recruitment and career progression and to advance gender balance among academic staff. Should candidates present equivalent CVs, preference will be given to female candidates in all departments where gender parity is not yet achieved.

General information:

• Contract Type: Professorial – Permanent . This position is offered at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level, depending on profile. Both positions are tenured
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week. Working time will be adapted in accordance with the candidate’s clinical commitments, if applicable
• Location: Belval Campus
• Job Reference: UOL08386. The reference should be mentioned in all correspondence
• Starting date: July 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter

About the FSTM

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

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) at the University of Luxembourg 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 the environment we live in.

Within the FSTM, the Department of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (DHML) coordinates all teaching programmes in life sciences, medicine, nursing, radiology and midwifery. The department’s research combines basic and translational, molecular and computational approaches, with a particular focus on cancer biology, while also encompassing clinical research in human health and disease.

The DHML cooperates with the national health care centers and leading international biomedical research institutions. As medicine and health are strategic priorities for the University of Luxembourg, the department is actively expanding its education and research activities in these fields, providing exceptional opportunities for medical and biomedical initiatives.