IAS Young Academics Doctoral Fellow – Interdisciplinary Research

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The UL wishes to overcome boundaries between disciplines and sectors, and considers that an increased interdisciplinarity is among the stakes of the university’s and Luxembourg’s next steps in its international research and innovation development. Based on this, UL has established in 2020 an Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), which has four main missions:

Leverage bold and interdisciplinary research at the very forefront of science
Represent UL’s values of excellence, interdisciplinarity and internationality
Build bridges between the UL community, international visitors, and the general public
Contribute to the attraction and retention of international talent

The Young Academics Doctoral fellows IAS (YADIAS) programme, part of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions COFUND initiative, is a 48-month career development programme at the UL supporting 15 full time international doctoral candidates. It promotes bottom-up, interdisciplinary, intersectoral, and international research across all disciplines, reflecting UL’s strategic commitment to addressing complex global challenges through collaborative approaches.

YADIAS is an individual-driven research training and career development programme, hosted within the IAS, for doctoral candidates, based on incoming mobility. It aims to equip the next generation of researchers with strong expertise and interdisciplinary skills, preparing them for advanced research careers. The programme follows a bottom-up approach, meaning that fellows are free to choose their research topics (within the University of Luxembourg’s disciplines) as well as their principal and co-supervisors.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Fellows will deepen their knowledge in their core discipline while broadening their expertise across other domains. Each fellow will implement a research project with a strong interdisciplinary focus and gain access to international networks, enhancing future career opportunities.

Qualifications

YADIAS provides outstanding doctoral candidates with excellent training and career development, culminating in the award of a doctoral degree. The programme is designed to strengthen interdisciplinarity, employability, and facilitate transition to postdoctoral funding or other career paths in academia and beyond.

Working Conditions

YADIAS offers a competitive contract and excellent research conditions to attract top candidates. The evaluation and selection process follows the principles of the Charter & Code, adhering to Open, Transparent, and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) standards, with decisions based on international peer review.

Profile

Language Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate at least B2-level proficiency in the language of their thesis.

We offer

A modern, dynamic university with a personal and inclusive atmosphere
Multilingual and international character
Staff coming from more than 90 countries
Member of The Guild of European Research Intensive Universities
An exceptional research environment, supported by skilled staff and high-quality equipment
Strong links to professional sectors and the Luxembourg labour market
A unique urban campus with excellent infrastructure
A partner for society and industry
Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and a wide range of non-academic partners including ministries, local governments, associations, and NGOs

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