The University of Luxembourg is a multilingual, international research University.

The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance of the University of Luxembourg is recruiting a

Doctoral candidate (PhD student) in EU public law (M/F)

• Ref: F2-050010 (to be mentioned in all correspondence)
• Fixed- term 14-month initial contract, extendable to 36 month as a full-time position
• 40h/week
• Deadline for Application: 31 March 2018
• Employee and student status

Tasks

• The doctoral candidate will be working with Professor Herwig C.H. Hofmann within the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance’s research unit in law. The doctoral candidate will contribute to research projects in the area of EU public law with a particular interest in institutional, constitutional, administrative and regulatory matters
• The candidate’s main task will be to prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of EU public law, under the supervision of Professor Herwig Hofmann at the University of Luxembourg
• The doctoral candidate will contribute to the teaching of classes ranging from one to three hours per week, of small group teaching and tutorials

Profile

• The candidate will have a Master or LL.M. degree in law (5 years of university studies) with proven knowledge of EU and public law matters
• She or he will have the linguistic skills to work in a multilingual environment: drafting ability in either French, English or German with a good understanding at least another one other of these languages

Offer

• Fully funded position with a competitive salary and personalised supervision with support by the supervisor, members of the Faculty’s thesis committee, and a high quality research environment provided by the Doctoral School of Law
• A highly supportive multilingual research environment, great team spirit and a personal workspace at the University

Applications need to be submitted online though the University website before 31 March 2018 including:

• A letter of motivation
• A detailed curriculum vitae with list of publications (if applicable) and copies of the master thesis and other writing samples
• All transcripts of university studies and proof of language abilities
• Two letters of reference (indicating also the name of the referee, their current position and relationship to the applicant)

Should you need more information concerning this position, please contact Professor Herwig C.H. Hofmann (Herwig.hofmann@uni.lu)

The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer

Link: http://emea3.mrted.ly/1qqd0