Research and Development Specialist in European Criminal Law (32 h)

University of Luxembourg

  • Kirchberg, Luxembourg
  • CDI
  • Temps-partiel
  • Il y a 10 jours
The University of Luxembourg aspires to be one of Europe’s most highly regarded universities with a distinctly international and interdisciplinary character. It fosters the cross-fertilisation of research and teaching, is relevant to its country, is known worldwide for its research and teaching in targeted areas, and is establishing itself as an innovative model for contemporary European Higher Education. It`s core asset is its well-connected world-class academic staff which will attract the most motivated, talented and creative students and young researchers who will learn to enjoy taking up challenges and develop into visionary thinkers able to shape society.

The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance offers three Bachelor programmes, four Master programmes of Management and Economics and six Masters of Laws (LL.M.), as well as several continuing education courses. It also includes the Doctoral School in Law and the Doctoral School in Economics and Finance. Around 2,500 students from 90 different nationalities are enrolled at the Faculty. Academic staff from 18 different nationalities teach at the Faculty, supported by practitioners from the field, visiting scholars and guest professors. Rooted in Luxembourg but with a European and international outlook, the Faculty counts three departments:
  • Department of Law
  • Department of Economics and Management
  • Department of Finance
Teaching and research benefit from the proximity of the European institutions, Luxembourg’s leading international financial centre and its vibrant business community. Institutional and private sector partnerships, sponsored Chairs and a growing network of international partner universities make the FDEF a vibrant academic hub at the heart of Europe.

Your Role

Under the direction of Professor Katalin Ligeti, the Research and Development Specialist is expected to contribute to the deliverables and research goals of various project related to EU criminal law and may be given the responsibility to coordinate the university’s contributions to those projects and act as an interface to other project partners.

Tasks
  • Conduct desk research on the different topics falling into the scope of the research (European Public Prosecutor’s Office, judicial training, judicial cooperation in criminal matters in the EU, white collar crimes, AI and criminal law);
  • Organise focus groups and interviews with practitioners working in the criminal justice field in selected EU Members States;
  • Contribute to the training handbook and other project reports on the topics of the research project;
  • Disseminate results through scientific publications, workshops and conferences (organize workshops, seminars and the final conference; edit the publication of the research results);
  • Offer research assistance and coordinate young researchers working in the same field;
  • Contribute in preparing further research proposals within under the leadership of Prof. Ligeti.
Your Profile
  • Have a Master degree in Law with specialization in criminal law or criminal procedure. Practical experience in criminal law will be considered an advantage.
  • Have the linguistic skills to evolve in a multilingual environment: fluency in English; good understanding of a second language and possibly a third language, French or German in particular, would be considered an advantage;
  • Willingness to work in an inter-cultural and international environment.
  • Curiosity and self-motivation.
  • Team-oriented.
Offer
  • An exciting international and multilingual research environment.
  • Personal work space at the University.
  • Gender-friendly workplace.
In Short
  • Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 12 Month (which may be extended)
  • Work Hours: Part Time 32.0 Hours per Week
  • Location: Kirchberg
  • Employee status
  • Job Reference: UOL03773 / R-AGR-3932-10-C (to be mentioned in all correspondence)
Further Information

Applications should be submitted online before 10 December 2020 and should include the following:
  • A motivation letter;
  • A detailed curriculum vitae with a complete bibliography of published works;
  • Copy of job market paper.
Please apply ONLINE 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. WiFi on campus. 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 …
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