Postdoc researcher in Social Sciences

About the FHSE

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 successful candidate will become a member of the Luxembourg team of the "Health Behaviour in School-aged Children - HBSC" network (www.hbsc.lu). The HBSC network is an international cooperation of researchers that collaborate on the cross-national survey of school-aged children (www.hbsc.org). HBSC collects survey data every four years on adolescents' health and well-being, social environments and health behaviours. The aim of the project is to understand young people's health in their social context. The data collected is analysed both at the national level and at the international level.

The HBSC Luxembourg country team is situated at the Centre for Childhood and Youth Research (CCY) within the Department of Social Sciences. The CCY comprises a multidisciplinary research team that examines the conditions and opportunity structures of growing up against the backdrop of social change and inequalities. It maintains strong links to other institutes and relevant organizations within and beyond the department, both nationally and internationally.

Tasks

• Contribute to the preparation of the Luxembourgish HBSC 2026 survey
• Contribute to the quantitative analysis of the Luxembourgish HBSC 2026 data
• Contribute to the National Report 2026/2027
• Conduct and publish research in the area of public health and/or social scientific health research using HBSC data
• Engage in policy-relevant analyses and dissemination of results to stakeholders (e.g., via policy briefs)
• Participate in and present at relevant national and international conferences
• Contribute to reports, an online data dashboard, and research publications

Contact

Dr. Carolina Catunda / (+352) 46 66 44 9341 /

Your profile

• Excellent Master or Ph.D. degree in sociology, psychology, public health, or another relevant field
• A high level of experience in quantitative data analysis
• Fluent written and spoken languages skills: English and French or German. Knowledge of Luxembourgish would be a plus
• Ability to work autonomously
• Willingness to engage in teamwork in research groups

We offer

• 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 …

How to apply

Your application in French or English should be submitted online and include:

• Motivation letter (max. two pages)
• Curriculum vitae
• Writing sample (e.g., Ph. D. thesis, journal article)
• Copies of diplomas
• Names and contact details of two academic referees

We ensure a full consideration for applications received by 30 September 2024. 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:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Foreseen starting date: December 15, 2024
• Location: Campus Belval
• Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
• Job Reference: UOL06746

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 83099 (full time).