THE UNIVERSITY OF LUXEMBOURG
Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance
Assistant (PhD student) in Law
with a specialization in European Law
The University of Luxembourg has an opening in its has
Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance for Assistant (PhD
student) in Law (M/F) with a specialization in European
Law, Ref: F2-070010 (to be mentioned in all correspondence)
2-year fixed-term contract, 40h/week, renewable once.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The assistant will be working within the research unit of
Law (Centre de droit europEen). The assistant is expected
to contribute to research projects in the area of European
Law.
Tasks:
- The assistant's main task will consist in contributing to
the research within the Centre de droit europEen and
preparing a doctoral thesis in the field of European Law.
The thesis has to be done at the University of Luxembourg
but can be part of a joint supervision with another
university.
- Contribute to the teaching at the rate of one or three
hours per week of small group teaching and tutorials.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Law (European, International,
comparative).
- Language skills sufficient to work in a multilingual
environment, i.e. fluency in at least two of the three
working languages (French, German and English) is a
prerequisite; understanding of the third will be
considered an advantage. Given that most courses are
taught in French the applicant must be able to teach in
this language.
OFFER:
- Personal work space at the University (full-time contract
requires the assistant to work on the University
premises).
- Attractive remuneration.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications should be submitted in English, French or
German and must include the following:
- A detailed curriculum vitae with list of publications and
copies thereof, if applicable.
- A suggestion of PhD thesis subject with a short
description.
- If possible, a transcript results of university studies.
- The name, current position, and relationship to the
applicant, of one referee.
Applications must be sent by post as well as electronically
to the following address before September, 30th 2009:
Email: MAILTO:jorg.gerkrath@uni.lu
Prof. Dr. Jorg Gerkrath
Faculte de Droit, Economie et Finance
Universite du Luxembourg
Campus Limpertsberg
162a Avenue de la Faiencerie
L-1511 Luxembourg
The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity
employer.
Posted 9/10/09