Doctoral Candidate - 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 Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) 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 environment we live in.

Your Role
:

Activities:

Participate actively in the research project as described above.
Write manuscripts for articles to be published in leading international scientific journals.
Write a thesis in the domain of applied physics, with strongly interdisciplinary components.
Contribute to interdisciplinary research intersecting materials physics and robotic engineering, as well as to teaching and public outreach activities.

What we expect from you:

Master's degree (or equivalent) in physics or materials science/engineering.
Experience in quantitative research methods and practical work in physics/engineering labs.
Good knowledge and understanding of materials physics and continuum mechanics, including phase transitions, polarized light optics/photonics, as well as the stressstrain behaviour of rubbers. We consider knowledge in and experience of soft matter physics and chemistry, especially in polymers and liquid crystals, and/or of designing with and programming Arduino/Raspberry Pi, and/or robotics, as strong assets.
Openness to interdisciplinary research and commitment to teamwork.
Commitment and capacity to critical thinking and good research ethics.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Offer...

Diversity and inclusiveness are key values for the ESMP team and its culture.
Dynamic, international and multicultural environment with high expectations and ambitions.
You will experience real research, including the hard work, long hours and failures that it comprises. With the right mindset you will learn from those failures, and you will find support in overcoming them, reaching unexpected results following unconventional paths. And you will then experience the immense joy of scientific success, celebrated within a supportive team.
Personal work space and computer and access to all relevant labs at the University.

In Short
:

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month (extendable up to 48 months if required)
Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
Employee and student status
Location: Limpertsberg
Job Reference: UOL05693 / DPHYMS

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

How to apply
:

Applications should include:

Motivation letter answering the following questions: why do you want to work for a Ph.

D. degree, why at the University of Luxembourg, why in the Experimental Soft Matter Physics group, and why on this project?

PDF version of your master thesis (file should be no larger than 20MB; compress images if necessary).
Curriculum vitae.
List of publications (if available).
Digital copies of diplomas and complete course grade transcripts (B.Sc. and M.Sc.).

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.

In return you will get:

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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