Research and Development Specialist in Criminal and legal theory

The Department of Law of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance of the University of Luxembourg is looking for Research and Development specialist to conduct research in the fields of criminal and legal theory.

The Research and Development specialist will be working under the supervision of Professor Johan van der Walt and colleagues working with him in the fields of criminal law and legal theory. In particular, the R&D Specialist will:

• Conduct research on different topics within the areas of criminal law and legal theory and the interdisciplinary intersection between these fields
• Disseminate results through scientific publications, workshops and conferences (organize workshops, seminars and conferences; edit the publication of the research results)
• Offer research assistance and coordinate young researchers working in the same field
• Participate in the preparation of research proposals within the research fields specified above

We are looking for a candidate with a Masters-degree in Law, preferably with a specialization in criminal law and/or legal theory.

We will in particular be searching for a candidate with the following professional and personal profile:

• Broad intellectual curiosity and self-motivation
• Proven ability to work individually as well as part of a team
• Have the linguistic skills to evolve in a multilingual environment: fluency in either English or French, good understanding of the second language and possibly a third language, German in particular, will be considered an advantage
• Excellent communication and writing skills

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system and include:

• A motivation letter
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• The name, current position and relationship to the applicant, of one referee

For more information concerning this position, please contact Prof. Van der Walt, email: johan.vanderwalt@uni.lu

To ensure full consideration, candidates should apply by 30 May 2024. 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.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg
• Internal Title: Research and development specialist
• Job Reference: UOL06432

In particular, we offer:

• An exciting international and multilingual research environment
• Excellent facilities including personal workspace at the University
• Travel opportunities for training and learning
• The University offers highly competitive salaries based on the candidates experience and is an equal opportunity employer

The University of Luxembourg aspires to be one of Europe’s most highly regarded universities with a distinctly international and interdisciplinary character. It fosters the cross-fertilisation of research and teaching, is relevant to its country, is known worldwide for its research and teaching in targeted areas, and is establishing itself as an innovative model for contemporary European Higher Education. The University`s core asset is its well-connected world-class academic staff which will attract the most motivated, talented and creative students and young researchers who will learn to enjoy taking up challenges and develop into visionary thinkers able to shape society.

The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance offers four Bachelor programmes, fourteen Master programmes, as well as several continuing education courses. It also includes the Doctoral School in Law and the Doctoral School in Economics and Finance. Around 1,600 students from 97 different nationalities are enrolled at the Faculty. Academic staff from different nationalities teach at the Faculty, supported by practitioners from the field, visiting scholars and guest professors. Rooted in Luxembourg but with a European and international outlook, the Faculty counts three departments:

• Department of Law
• Department of Economics and Management
• Department of Finance

Teaching and research benefit from the proximity of the European institutions, Luxembourg’s leading international financial centre and its vibrant business community. Institutional and private sector partnerships, sponsored Chairs and a growing network of international partner universities make the FDEF a vibrant academic hub at the heart of Europe.