[Commlist] Open post-doc position University of Luxemboug

***Open post-doc position University of Luxembourg*

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 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.

*Your Role...*

The PLDP (Luxembourg Platform for Participatory Democracy, future 
Luxembourg Platform for Media and Participatory Democracy) is looking to 
hire a postdoctoral researcher in Media Studies. The postdoc will be 
hired to work on the Medialux project resulting from collaboration 
between the PLDP and the Department of Media, Connectivity and Digital 
policy (SMC) from the Ministry of State in Luxembourg. In collaboration 
with the Principal Investigator, the post-doc will be asked to carry out 
an annual survey of the media landscape in Luxembourg, to conduct 
research in the field of media, communications and digital technology, 
and to organize an annual cycle of public conferences on the subject of 
media in society. He/she will be a member of the Department of 
Humanities and of the PLDP. Additionally, the postdoc will have the 
opportunity to pursue their personal research project in relation to the 
topics covered by Medialux.

*What we expect from you…*

The candidate we are looking for should have a background in media 
studies and an interest in analyzing the Luxembourgish media landscape. 
We seek a highly motivated candidate with the following profile:

  * PhD in social science, law or related disciplines
  * Experience with scholarly approaches to the analysis of media (e.g.,
    history, philosophy, law, sociology)
  * Good in quantitative methods
  * Good interpersonal and communication skills, including dissemination
    of research outcomes
  * Good management skills
  * A strong commitment to interdisciplinarity
  * Ability to work in a multilingual environment
  * Experience in teaching at Bachelor and Master level will be a plus
  * Enthusiastic about, commitment for, and enjoyment of research

*Languages*

The University of Luxembourg is located in a multilingual context. The 
Department of Humanities has four working languages (English, French, 
German, Luxembourgish). The person hired on this position must therefore 
be proficient in English and either French or German.

*In Short...*

  * Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month with possibility of renewal
  * Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week (if full time) or 32.00
    hours (if 80%)
  * Starting date: As soon as possible
  * Location: Belval
  * Job Reference: UOL04962
The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is 
EUR 77.167,08 (full time)

*How to apply...*

Applications should be submitted online and include:

  * *Cover letter*addressing your motivation to work on the Medialux
    project, prior experience and future interests
  * *Curriculum Vitae*, also including your publications and teaching
    experience
  * Digital copies of *two recent publications* relevant for the
    position (if applicable)
  * Contact information for at least two referees

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 …

  * Find out more about the University
    <https://wwwen.uni.lu/university/about_the_university>
  * Addresses, maps & routes to the various sites of the University
    <https://wwwen.uni.lu/contact>

*Further information...*

Dr. Raphael Kies / Department of Humanities

Telephone : +352 46 66 44 9306 / Email: (raphael.kies /at/ uni.lu) 
<mailto:(raphael.kies /at/ uni.lu)>


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