AdresseThe University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.
The Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) 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. The FHSE offers six Bachelor and twenty Master degrees and a doctoral school providing students with the necessary knowledge and high-qualified skills to succeed in their future career.
Your Role...
The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of researchers working on literature and culture from the early modern age to the present day.
The main tasks will be to:
- Produce and publish innovative research in Literary and Cultural Studies
- Participate in scholarly networks within and beyond the University of Luxembourg
- Cooperate with the members of Institute of English Studies and of the Department of Humanities
- Teach modules at undergraduate level in the Bachelor in European Cultures—English Studies (BCE) and at postgraduate level
- Student advising
- Administrative tasks at Institute- and BCE-level
The successful candidate will become a member of the Institute of English Studies within the Department of Humanities.
What we expect from you…
- Excellent Ph.D. degree in contemporary literature
- Experience and strong interest in contemporary literature and popular culture
- Experience with Anglophone literatures and contemporary Literary and Cultural theory
- Excellent command of at least two of the following languages: English, French, German (written and spoken); Luxembourgish is considered an asset
How to apply...
Applications should include:
- Motivation letter (max. two pages)
- Curriculum vitae
- Two writing samples (e.g., Ph. D. thesis, journal article)
- Copies of diplomas
- Names and contact details of two academic referees
Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.
The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.
General information:
- Contract Type: Befristeter Vertrag 24 Monat
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Stunden pro Woche
- Ideal starting date: September 2024
- Location: Belval
- Job Reference: UOL06272
The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 83099 full time
Here’s what awaits you at the University
- 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 …
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Further information...
Head of the Institute of English Studies: Dr Anne-Marie Millim (anne-marie.millim@uni.lu).
