The Department of law of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance of the University of Luxembourg is looking for a PhD candidate to conduct research in law.
The doctoral researcher will be working under the supervision of Professor André Prüm.
Your Role…
The doctoral researcher’s main task will be to prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of company law, banking and financial law or contract law. The research should embrace a comparative approach of different legal systems including Luxembourg law. Aside from the themes mentioned above, the research can also concentrate on the specific structures and features of the Luxembourg legal system.
The PhD manuscript can be written in English or in French.
The thesis work will be undertaken at the University of Luxembourg but can also be jointly-supervised with another university.
The doctoral candidate will contribute to the teaching of classes ranging from one to three hours per week, of small group teachings and tutorials.
The doctoral researcher will benefit from being part of large research group comprising several PhDs and Postdoctoral Researchers working on related topics. Being part of this environment will allow the doctoral researcher to enhance his/her knowledge-base and experience; working on the various aspects of the project will not only strengthen his/her academic profile, but also give him/her access to (and the chance to critically engage with) some of the most renowned experts in the field.
Qualifications…
We are looking for a candidate with demonstrated interest in comparative law, research integrating an interdisciplinary approach and/or empirical method. In particular, the following requirements apply:
- A Master’s Degree in law
- Have the linguistic skills to evolve in a multilingual environment: fluency in English and French, and possibly a third language, German in particular, will be considered an advantage
- Excellent communication and writing skills
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
- Starting date: As soon as possible
- Employee and student status
- Location: Kirchberg
- Job Reference: UOL04053
The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 38.028,96 (full time)
In particular, we offer:
- An exciting international and multilingual research environment
- Personal workspace (full-time contract requires the doctoral candidate to work at the University premises)
- Travel opportunities for training and learning
- The University is an equal opportunity employer
How to apply…
Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system and include:
- A motivation letter
- A research proposal linked to one of the topics of the call (maximum of 15.000 characters), detailing: a) the Originality of the research project, b) the Hypothesis, Research Objectives and Envisaged Methodology, c) the applicant’s preparatory work on state of knowledge on the topic
- A detailed curriculum vitae with list of publications and copies thereof, if applicable
- A transcript of concluded university studies
- Two letters of recommendation by professors familiar with the applicant’s academic legal training commenting on the applicant’s ability to conduct academic research
- Proof of language proficiency in English and / or French if those languages are not the mother tongue of the applicant. (C2 level for one of those languages and at least B2 for the second)
Please do not submit an incomplete application as it will not be considered.
For more information concerning this position, please contact Professor André Prüm, e-mail: andre.prum@uni.lu
To ensure full consideration, candidates should apply by 31 July 2022.
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.
About us…
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 Law, Economics and Finance offers three Bachelor programmes, four Master programmes of Management and Economics and six Masters of Laws (LL.M.), as well as several continuing education courses. It also includes the Doctoral School in Law and the Doctoral School in Economics and Finance. Around 2,500 students from 90 different nationalities are enrolled at the Faculty. Academic staff from 18 different nationalities teach at the Faculty, supported by practitioners from the field, visiting scholars and guest professors. Rooted in Luxembourg but with a European and international outlook, the Faculty counts three departments:
- Department of Law
- Department of Economics and Management (DEM)
- Department of Finance
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