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

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How to apply

Applications 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 Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 85176 (full time).