Doctoral candidate (PhD student) in Geography
Université du Luxembourg
- Belval, Esch-sur-Alzette
- 40 952 €/an
- Contrat
- Temps-plein
- Conduct research in the frame of the PhD thesis
- Write the PhD thesis in the field of migration, intra-European mobility, integration, asylum and/or reception in Europe (e.g. the thesis could focus on youth migration or on migrant health and health access)
- Participate in the UL Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences
- Disseminate PhD results at international conferences
- Support teaching in the Master in Border Studies and Master in Geography and Spatial Planning
- Publish academic articles in peer-reviewed journals
- Perform any other task within the framework of the position
- MA or MSc (or equivalent) in Geography, Border Studies, Migration Studies, or any other related field in social sciences
- Knowledge in the field of migration studies
- Knowledge in the field of border studies would be an advantage
- Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team
- Experience in qualitative research methods will be an asset
- The doctoral candidate will work in the international environment of the University of Luxembourg
- He/she will join a dynamic and well-equipped research environment
- He/she will receive intensive training in scientific and transferable skills, participation in conferences and workshops
- He/she will be enrolled as a PhD student in the UL Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences
- He/She will have the opportunity to work closely with migration experts in Europe
- He/She will work with an international and interdisciplinary team
- Letter of motivation in English
- Curriculum vitae in English
- Abstract of PhD project idea
- Copies of diplomas/records of transcript
- List of publications (if available)
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month (extendable up to 48 months if required)
- Earliest start date: May 2024
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Employee and student status
- Location: Belval
- Job Reference: UOL06321
- Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR).
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