R&d Specialist - Luxembourg - Université du Luxembourg

Université du Luxembourg

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Luxembourg

il y a 1 semaine

Posté par:

Jean Schmitz

Recruteur de beBee

Description

The
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
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Tasks/Responsibilities
The research specialist will work at the Department of Social Science under the supervision of Dr. Ana Carolina Teixeira Santos and Prof. Dr. Anja Leist.

The R&D specialist will:

Participate in the research initiatives of the IMILUX and support the team in the planning and coordinating project events
Conduct literature reviews within the project's topic area
Engage in the preparation of project deliverables, publications, white papers, and reports
Actively participate in participant recruitment, conducting interviews, transcribing recorded content, and supporting qualitative analysis
Participate in database creation and data verification, as well as quantitative data analyses
Promote collaboration and interaction among policymakers, practitioners, and researchers within the migration field

What we expect from you:

Possession of a Masters' degree (or equivalent) in any field within the Human and Social Sciences, Psychology, or a related discipline
Knowledge of qualitative research methods, including interview and content analysis
Proficiency in Portuguese will be prioritized
Motivation to work with immigrants and older adults and an aspiration to conduct highlevel research in this field
Strong ability to work independently, with a personal commitment to excellence, and the capacity to perform under pressure, coupled with effective cooperation skills
Previous publications in the field will be highly valued
Familiarity with quantitative research methods, especially multilevel modeling, will be highly valued, along with proficiency in programming skills

What we can offer
:

A friendly international and interdisciplinary team
A stimulating and supportive work environment with ample opportunities for collaboration and personal development
An exciting and relevant research topic
A personal workspace at the University

How to apply
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Applications should include:

Curriculum Vitae (in English or Portuguese)
Cover letter (in English or Portuguese)

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: Fixed Term Contract 14 Month (which may be extended)
Ideal start date: May 202
Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
Location: Belval
Internal Title: Research and development specialist
Job Reference: UOL06334

Here's what awaits you at the University:

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Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR).
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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.
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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