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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 four Bachelor and 15 Master degrees and a doctoral school providing students with the necessary knowledge and high-qualified skills to succeed in their future career.
The University of Luxembourg invites applications for the vacancy in its Luxembourg Centre for Educational Testing (LUCET).
Your Role…
The doctoral researcher will conduct research under the guidance of a supervisory team, with the aim of studying towards a PhD (cumulative; i.e., based on peer-reviewed publications) in Psychology. Integrated into LUCET’s “ÉpStan Alpha” project, the doctoral researcher will investigate the early development of literacy in Luxembourg’s highly diverse education system. The doctoral researcher will investigate specifically how (institutionalized) early childhood education and precursor competencies impact literacy acquisition in the beginning of fundamental school (Cycle 2) for pupils from different socio-cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Activities
The doctoral researcher will competently analyze large-scale data emerging from the Luxembourg school monitoring programme “ÉpStan” (Épreuves Standardisées) and other sources. Following general research tasks are included in the responsibilities of the doctoral researcher:
- apply state-of-the-art research techniques and psychometric methods
- conduct systematic literature research
- develop new and adapt existing assessment instruments
- evaluate the psychometric quality of the aforementioned instruments
- (co-)organize and (co-)supervise data collections in fundamental school
- (co-)author peer-reviewed scientific publications and present research outcomes at international conferences
- (co-)author project reports for national stakeholders
- contribute to and support (on-going and future) research projects within LUCET
- perform any other tasks within the framework of the position
What we expect from you…
- Master in psychology
- Good knowledge of quantitative research methods
- Good skills in using statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, Mplus)
- First research/professional experience (e.g., student research assistant) in the fields of educational/psychological assessment
- Experience with large-scale data is a plus
- (Co-)authored peer-reviewed scientific publications are a plus
- Very good oral and written competences in English and German are mandatory; French and/or Luxembourgish is a plus
- Excellent communication skills
- Motivation to work with young children
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team
In Short…
- Contract Type: Befristeter Vertrag 36 Monat – extendable up to 48 months if required
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Stunden pro Woche
- Starting date: As soon as possible
- Employee and student status
- Location: Belval
- Job Reference: UOL04514
How to apply…
Applications should be submitted online and include:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter
- Copy of diplomas
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.
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 …
