R&D Specialist – Department of Social Sciences – CORE Project IMILUX

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 six Bachelor and twenty Master degrees and a doctoral school providing students with the necessary knowledge and high-qualified skills to succeed in their future career.

The Core Project IMILUX - Immigration in Luxembourg: Probing Health and Its Socioeconomic Determinants in Older Immigrant Population aims to investigate socioeconomic, cultural, and health variables related to immigration and aging. We use an integrated approach with data from different sources (databases and interviews) to provide holistic assessments of health in older immigrants in Luxembourg, exploring health disparities between immigrants and non-immigrants. The project is developed at the University of Luxembourg, in the Department of Social Science - IRSEI institute, under the leadership of Dr. Ana Carolina Teixeira Santos. For more information about the team, please visit < https://cognitiveageing.uni.lu/>

Tasks/Responsibilities

The research specialist will work at the Department of Social Science under the supervision of Dr. Ana Carolina Teixeira Santos and Prof. Dr. Anja Leist.

The R&D specialist will:

• Participate in the research initiatives of the IMILUX and support the team in the planning and coordinating project events
• Conduct literature reviews within the projects topic area
• Engage in the preparation of project deliverables, publications, white papers, and reports
• Actively participate in participant recruitment, conducting interviews, transcribing recorded content, and supporting qualitative analysis
• Participate in database creation and data verification, as well as quantitative data analyses
• Promote collaboration and interaction among policymakers, practitioners, and researchers within the migration field

• Possession of a Masters’ degree (or equivalent) in any field within the Human and Social Sciences, Psychology, or a related discipline
• Knowledge of qualitative research methods, including interview and content analysis
• Proficiency in Portuguese will be prioritized
• Motivation to work with immigrants and older adults and an aspiration to conduct high-level research in this field
• Strong ability to work independently, with a personal commitment to excellence, and the capacity to perform under pressure, coupled with effective cooperation skills
• Previous publications in the field will be highly valued
• Familiarity with quantitative research methods, especially multilevel modeling, will be highly valued, along with proficiency in programming skills

• A friendly international and interdisciplinary team
• A stimulating and supportive work environment with ample opportunities for collaboration and personal development
• An exciting and relevant research topic
• A personal workspace at the University

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae (in English or Portuguese)
• Cover letter (in English or Portuguese)
• Copy of diplomas and any other documents the candidate deems relevant
• Contact information (email/telephone) for at least two professional 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.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 14 Month (which may be extended)
• Ideal start date: May 2024
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval
• Internal Title: Research and development specialist
• Job Reference: UOL06334

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