Research Facilitator

23 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Luxembourg

Department

Human Resources

Research Field

Management sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Luxembourg

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2024 - 11:06 (Europe/Luxembourg)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

Yes

Offer Description

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.

For more information please visit:

https://www.uni.lu/fhse-en/research-departments/department-of-social-sciences/

https://humanities.uni.lu/social-sciences

Your Role...

The Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences of the University of Luxembourg is inviting applications for a Research Facilitator for the Department of Social Sciences to provide effective and efficient support for the research activities of the Department and to undertake facilitating and liaison activities related to research strategy implementation, funding, and external relationships (mainly funding institutions and funders), as well as contribute to synergies between entities.

• Assist the Department’s researchers find, apply for, receive, and manage research funding (e.g. EU and FNR), including support for financial project reporting
• Work closely with the existing teams and the research facilitators
• Support dissemination of research activities in academia and society
• Ensure internal cooperation and communication at Department and Faculty level, and with the central research office, other research entities and central services
• Participate actively in meetings and other events related to the mission
• Update Research information for the communication channels of the Department

What we expect from you…

• University degree or equivalent professional qualification in an area relevant to research management; a background in social sciences or behavioural sciences is considered an asset;
• Experience in research and project management, project monitoring, fundraising, budget management, editing of activity reports;
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken) and fluent in French and/or German (;
• Proficiency with modern office software, spread sheets and collaborative platforms (MS Team);
• Team-oriented, diplomatic & able to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment;
• Open-minded, proactive, able to multi-task and able to work autonomously;
• Welcoming and service oriented attitude

In Short...

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval
• Internal Title: Research facilitator
• Job Reference: UOL06211

How to apply...

Applications should be submitted online and include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter

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
• Addresses, maps & routes to the various sites of the University

Requirements

Research Field

Management sciences » Other

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Luxembourg

Country

Luxembourg

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

http://emea3.mrted.ly/3lkhz

Contact

State/Province

Grand Duché de Luxembourg

City

Luxembourg

Website

http://www.uni.lu

Street

2, avenue de l'Université

Postal Code

4365

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED