PhD Psychologie (in englischer Sprache) (100%, 3 + 2 Jahre)

The Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Luxembourg is seeking to appoint a Doctoral Researcher on a 36-months fixed-term contract (12-months extension possible) starting September 1st, 2024, at the latest January 1st, 2025.

Description of research topic

The world population is living longer while there is a growing number of people relocating to new countries. Consequently, one group is increasingly visible in modern societies—people who grow old in a new country or relocate countries as older individuals (ageing migrants). There are unique characteristics that sets apart this group from populations of older people and migrants: Ageing migrants are becoming old(er) while adapting to life in a new country. The double jeopardy of ageing and being a migrant has consequences that are specific to this population which makes ageing migrants at a high risk of poor health. Addressing the opportunities and obstacles to a long and healthy life in populations of migrants is one of the acute global challenges while the implementation of digital technologies is seen as a solution.

The candidate will develop, conduct, publish, and communicate research at the intersection of migration and ageing. Related topics of interest may be health and/ or technology. The candidate will be working directly with Dr. Adrian Stanciu.

Responsibilities

• Research targeted at receiving a PhD in Psychology (cumulative through peer-reviewed publications)
• Data collection in populations of older and ageing people with a migration background
• Analysis of primary and/ or secondary data using quantitative methodology
• Peer-reviewed publications and participation at national and international conferences
• Contribute to group’s research-related activities
• Provide support in establishing partnerships across academic institutions and industry
• Doctoral candidates at University of Luxembourg are encouraged to contribute to teaching with 30 to 60 teaching units per academic year (1 teaching unit = 45 minutes of teaching)

What we expect from you…

• Excellent master’s degree (or equivalent) in Psychology or a related field
• Experience with and willing to use R for data analysis and beyond
• Good knowledge of and interest in quantitative methods, willing to learn advanced quantitative methods
• Interest in and willing to engage in interdisciplinary research
• Willing to travel, willing to relocate to Luxembourg or the surrounding greater area
• Equally comfortable working autonomously and under close supervision
• Communication and cooperation skills, administrative skills, an inquisitive mind
• Enthusiasm and enjoyment for research and science; a strong personal commitment
• Ability to work with strict deadlines, good self-management skills
• Fluent English required
• French and German languages an advantage but not a must for the position

We Offer...

• Person-centered supervision thus commitment to supporting you throughout your PhD
• Participation in a young, committed, and dynamically developing team thus a friendly and highly competent work group
• Excellent research and funding opportunities thus an advantageous structure to expedite your work
• Embeddedness in a PhD doctoral school thus a network of peers for personal and academic contacts
• Access to international work groups and scientific associations thus an opportunity to widen your professional network
• We are a multilingual and culturally diverse department thus an internationally oriented work environment
• Also, the university offers mental health and wellbeing support thus we take your health seriously

How to apply...

Applications should be submitted online and include:

• Letter of motivation
• CV including narrative descriptions (see: https://www.fnr.lu/narrative-cv/)
• A 2-pages research proposal
• 1 letter of recommendation (max. 2 pages)
• Copies of diplomas

All correspondence must be in English. We ensure a full consideration for applications received by 8 May 2024. Please apply ONLINE 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.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month (extendable up to 48 months if required)
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval
• Employee and student status
• Job Reference: UOL06392

The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 40952 (full time)