Postdoctoral Researcher in Education, Sociology & Psychology – University of Luxembourg

Applications are now open for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in Education, Sociology, and Psychology at the University of Luxembourg. This is a fully funded, salaried research role (gross annual salary of €85,176 full-time) in the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE), within the Luxembourg Centre for Educational Testing (LUCET). The position focuses on contributing to Luxembourg’s National Educational Report (“Bildungsbericht”), data analysis, policy-relevant research, public outreach, and advancing educational science projects in a multilingual, interdisciplinary environment.

It is open to qualified candidates worldwide (all nationalities encouraged), with no application fee. The contract is a fixed-term 24-month full-time position starting as soon as possible. Early applications are highly encouraged as they are reviewed upon receipt. The closing date is February 28, 2026. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

Degree Level — Postdoctoral
Host Country — Luxembourg
Host Institution — University of Luxembourg, Belval Campus (Esch-sur-Alzette)
Field/Area — Education, Sociology, Psychology (focus on educational research, policy, and data analysis)
Funding Type — Fully salaried employment position
Open to All Nationalities
Application Fee — None
Application Deadline — February 28, 2026

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What This Position Offers:

A competitive gross salary of €85,176 per year (full-time), ensuring financial stability during the contract.
Opportunities to publish in international journals, apply for competitive research funding, and present at global conferences — boosting your academic profile and visibility.
Collaboration in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team at LUCET and FHSE, building networks with experts across 20+ disciplines.
Public outreach experience by translating complex research findings for broader audiences and stakeholders (e.g., ministries, schools).

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Eligibility Criteria:

Hold a PhD in educational sciences, social sciences, psychology, or an equivalent field.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.
Have experience in applied social science statistics (considered a strong asset).
Show ability to work in interdisciplinary and collaborative teams.
Be comfortable engaging with public stakeholders in education (e.g., ministries, administrations).
Excel at communicating research findings to non-academic audiences.
Be proficient in at least two of the university’s languages: French, English, German (multilingual environment).
Possess research experience, intercultural awareness, inter-institutional collaboration skills, and strong teamwork spirit.

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