Doctoral researcher in European Law

About us

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The LCEL focuses on the interdisciplinary field of European law and uses to full capacity its proximity to key EU institutions in Luxembourg. The new Interdisciplinary Centre (IC) will combine academic excellence and strategic research with impact. The IC will reflect in its strategic focus the European political agenda of a dual (digital and green) transition and topics related to European sovereignty.

Your role

Under the direction of the Centre's leadership, the successful candidate will:

• Enroll to the doctoral programme of the University and undertake research in the field of European law leading to the award of the PhD degree
• Participate and disseminate their work in conferences
• Teach at undergraduate level (maximum 20 teaching units per yer)
• Publish academic output in the form of articles in scholarly journals
• Contribute to the activities of the LCEL, including the organisation of conferences, workshops and other outreach activities

Your profile

The successful candidate will have:

• A Master's Degree
• An outstanding academic record
• The willingness and ability to work as part of a scholarly team
• The linguistic skills to work in a multilingual environment: fluency in either English or French (good understanding of a third language will be considered an advantage)

We are looking for outstanding candidates in any area of European law. Currently, the priority areas of LCEL are EU constitutional law, external relations including defence, environmental law, digital regulation, and financial regulation.

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

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. 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 36 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Planned Start Date: 1 September 2026
• Location: Weicker Building
• Internal Title: Doctoral Researcher
• Job Reference: UOL07802

The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 41976 (full time).