Research Scientist in Quantitative Research Methods and Data Analysis

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 four Bachelor and 15 Master degrees and a doctoral school providing students with the necessary knowledge and high-qualified skills to succeed in their future career.

The research scientist will join the Luxembourg branch of the cross-national study “Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children” (HBSC), an established large-scale international research cooperation to investigate the health behaviour of school-aged children and adolescents. It is supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and currently includes 50 countries and regions in Europe, North America, and Asia. Luxembourg conducted its first HBSC pilot survey in 1999 and has participated regularly in the HBSC surveys since 2006 (see www.hbsc.org  and www.hbsc.lu ).

The core of the research project is a quadrennial survey of pupils aged 11 to 18 years on topics such as health, health-related behaviour, and environmental conditions. The data is collected and analysed in cooperation with national stakeholders and the HBSC Research Network.

The successful candidate will act as a Co-Principal Investigator, oversee the day-to-day management of a small research team, and contribute to various tasks related to the project and its dissemination through research publications (journal articles, fact sheets, policy reports). A second responsibility pertains to teaching quantitative research methodology at the BA, MA, and PhD level.

Tasks

• Act as a Co-Principal Investigator in the cross-national study “Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children” (HBSC)
• Disseminate and present findings of HBSC as well as own research findings via national and international publications
• Develop third-party funded research projects based on HBSC and on selected aspects of quantitative research methodology
• Teach quantitative research methodology at the BA, MA, and PhD level
• Advise PhD students and researchers concerning methodological questions
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders within and outside the university

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g. sociology, psychology, public health)
• Relevant postdoctoral work and/or research experience, publications on quantitative research methodology will be considered an asset
• Experience with a wide range of quantitative research methods (e.g., survey research, experiments, analysis of secondary data)
• Experience with teaching quantitative methodology and data analysis at the BA, MA, and PhD level
• Experience with data processing and analysis software (e.g. R, SPSS, Stata, Python, etc.)
• Excellent command of at least two of the following languages: English, French, German (written and spoken); Luxembourgish is considered an asset

We offer...

• Stimulating and supportive work environment with ample opportunities for collaboration and personal development
• Transfer to a permanent positon possible subject to performance
• Attractive salary according to University of Luxembourg guidelines

• Contract Type: 36 months fixed-term contract (extendable up to 60 months in total)
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Ideal starting date: August 2022
• Location: Belval
• Job Reference: UOL05042

Applications should be submitted online and include:

• Motivation letter (max. two pages)
• Detailed CV including publication record and teaching experience
• Writing sample (e.g., PhD thesis, journal article)
• Copies of diplomas
• Names and contact details of two academic referees

We ensure a full consideration for applications received by 30 June 2022 - then the posting will remain online until filled. 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.

• 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 …

For further inquiries please contact:

Prof. Dr. Robin Samuel / (+352) 46 66 44 5084 / [email protected]