Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) or Associate Professor of Psychological Methods (Quantitative Assessment of Human Behaviour)

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) at the University of Luxembourg brings together expertise from the humanities, linguistics, cognitive sciences, social and educational sciences.

People from across 20 disciplines are working within the Faculty. Along with the disciplinary approach a very ambitious interdisciplinary research culture has been developed. The faculty’s research and teaching focuses on social, economic, political and educational issues with the common goal of contributing to an inclusive, open and resourceful society.

The University of Luxembourg is recruiting for the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) a Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor of Psychological Methods (Quantitative Assessment of Human Behaviour).

Your role

The Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences within the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences is seeking a leading academic to join its team as Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor of Psychological Methods (Quantitative Assessment of Human Behaviour).

The successful candidate is expected to advance our understanding and fostering of human thinking in a theory-driven and psychologically informed way.

The candidate will focus on the domain of innovative data analysis methods using artificial intelligence and machine-learning.

The candidate will have expertise and a strong track record in cognitive psychology, with a particular focus on the quantitative assessment of human behaviour and will also have:

• Expertise in experimental psychology and/or secondary data analysis
• Mentoring and management experience
• Interdisciplinary orientation
• Experience with public outreach
• Visibility in the scientific community
• Dedication to the principles of transparent and open science

Teaching areas:

The successful candidate is expected to teach in all study programmes offered in the Department: Bachelor in Psychology (BAP), Master in Psychology: Psychological intervention (MPI), Master in Psychology: Evaluation and Assessment (MAPEA), as well as in the Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences.

Interdisciplinary contributions will also be made to the Master in Data Science and the Master in Cybersecurity.

Furthermore, the candidate will develop specific courses on data processing and analysis using artificial intelligence and machine learning in the MPI and in the MAPEA as well as in the Doctoral School.

The candidate will also teach classes on experimental and/or statistical methodology at the doctoral level.

Prof. Dr. Anna Kornadt, Head of Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences.

Email: anna.kornadt@uni.lu

Your profile

• Ph.D. in Psychology or Cognitive Science (with specialization in quantitative methods or related fields)
• Ideally a minimum of three years of post-doctoral experience acquired in a university or comparable research centre or equivalent
• An appropriate international research profile as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, conference participation, and collaboration in international research initiatives
• Demonstrated capability to attract competitive third-party research funding
• University-level teaching experience at the undergraduate and the postgraduate level
• Willingness to engage in teamwork in teaching and research groups
• Ability to work autonomously

Language requirements:

The University of Luxembourg is set in a multilingual context. The person hired on this position must be proficient in English and either French or German. The University encourages its staff to learn the other language and provides access to language courses to this end.

We offer

• 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. 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
• An exceptional research environment and skilled support staff
• Very good opportunities for external funding
• Services to promote staff well-being and work-life balance

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Cover letter
• Detailed CV, including periods of absence from work (or where the effect has been equivalent to absence) including family-related leave and career breaks
• Complete list of publications and copies of max. 5 recent publications relevant for the field of the position
• Copies of diplomas
• List and short description of external research funding acquired over the past 5 (five) years
• List of PhD theses supervised
• List of teaching activities over the past 5 (five) years, including courses taught
• Statement of research, teaching and other activities planned at the University of Luxembourg
• The names, contact information and present position of 3 referees who can, upon request, provide an assessment on the application. Please indicate their relationship to you

Applications should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Robert Harmsen (Dean of the Faculty). 

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. To ensure full consideration, candidates should apply by 5 May 2025 ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

Gender equality:

The University of Luxembourg is committed to achieving gender parity among its academic staff and aims to eliminate obstacles to recruitment of female professors and their career development. Should candidates present equivalent CVs, preference will be given to female candidates in all departments where gender parity is not yet achieved.

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.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed-term contract - 5 years (tenure track), with a perspective of a permanent position and promotion to Associate Professor upon positive evaluation. In the case of an excellent, more senior candidate, a direct appointment at the level of Associate Professor with a permanent contract may be considered.
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Campus Belval
• Internal Title: Associate professor
• Job Reference: UOL07157/F3-50012241 (to be mentioned in all correspondence)