University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg invites online Application for number of Fully Funded PhD Degree at various Departments. We are providing a list of Fully Funded PhD Programs available at University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Eligible candidate may Apply as soon as possible.
(01) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher on Ribosome Speed Control in Neurodegeneration
Protein synthesis is one of the most crucial steps in controlling gene expression. The speed at which a ribosome reads the mRNA transcript is not constant, but varies depending on the transcript and the encoded protein. This variation in ribosome speed is necessary for certain proteins to fold correctly. This has important implications for neurodegenerative diseases, which are characterised by the accumulation of misfolded and aggregated proteins. While we have a basic understanding of protein synthesis, we know little about the mechanisms that control ribosome speed in healthy and diseased neurons.
In this CORE project funded by the FNR, we will elucidate these mechanisms in neurons from patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and from healthy individuals. To this end, we will integrate ribosome interactomics, translatomics, and nascent proteomics data in order to shed light on co-translational protein misfolding in human dopaminergic PD neurons. We will then combine these findings with genetic patient information to identify critical mutations in translation regulators that may affect the rate of protein synthesis.
This project will establish the concept of translation dysregulation as an important new area of PD pathogenesis for developing new translation-based drugs.
This project focuses on transcriptomics and proteomics experiments, as well as interactomics and kinetic translatomics of translating ribosomes and their genetic manipulation in dopaminergic neurons from various PD models. The aim is to use these findings to identify translationally aberrant protein products that have a high propensity to aggregate. This will form the basis of testing various translation modifiers to restore translational dysregulation in these cells. The candidate will be responsible for differentiating neural stem or progenitor cells into dopaminergic neurons and performing all omics experiments. The person will also be responsible for validating the findings, testing translation modifiers and assisting with the analysis.
Deadline : Open until filled
(02) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher Positions in Finance
The program follows the standard international format with rigorous coursework in the first year and for the remaining, up to five years, work on research projects that will make up the final thesis. The first year of the Ph.D. programme corresponds to the Master in Quantitative Economics and Finance (MQEF). All courses are in English and taught by local faculty and visiting scholars from renowned universities/business schools (e.g., Princeton, University of Chicago).
The Department of Finance is located in the financial center of Luxembourg at Campus Kirchberg. It consists of more than 15 full-time research-oriented faculty members from top economics and finance departments (e.g., New York University, Lausanne, Rochester, Carnegie Mellon). Despite its recent creation, it has become a prominent finance department in Europe over the last few years. In particular, it ranks among the top 10 European departments based on the number of top economics, finance, and mathematical statistics publications per professor over the last 5 years. It provides an international and stimulating environment with regular top research seminars and several top-quality conferences. It also benefits from close relations with other departments of the University of Luxembourg (Department of Mathematics and Department of Economics and Management). The Department of Finance also collaborates with the Luxembourg Financial Center, the European Stability Mechanism, the Central Bank of Luxembourg and other economic and financial institutions located in Luxembourg.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(03) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD in Theoretical Quantum Physics
The Quantum Dynamics of Control (QDC) group led by Prof. Aurelia Chenu at the University of Luxembourg has an opening for a PhD position. The candidate will be integrated into a dynamics research team and have the opportunity to drive a project. See our group and research: chenulab.com. In addition, the Department of Physics and Material Science (DPhyMS) is starting a doctoral training unit in quantum physics (https://quancom.uni.lu). This will offer the candidate a broad background in theoretical quantum physics. In particular, the candidate will have targeted graduate courses and the chance to be embedded within a higher structure. This can foster interaction with other groups at DPhyMS and will create a vibrant environment.
Deadline : Open until filled
(04) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in AI and Machine Learning for Biomedical Imaging
The Junior Research Group in AI in Biomedical Imaging conducts applied AI research focused on biomedical image computing. Our work involves developing state-of-the-art methods for image segmentation, detection, classification, predictive modelling, and image enhancement. We aim to build more trustworthy and robust AI models that can address domain-specific challenges in biomedical applications. The PhD project will focus on translating and enhancing cutting-edge algorithms from AI research into concrete applications in biomedical imaging, with current emphasis on neurodegenerative diseases. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary institute working at the interface of computer science, artificial intelligence, and biomedical research.
Deadline : Open until filled
(05) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Environmental Chemistry
This open position is part of the Climate Nexus Convention, funded by the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity (MECB), Government of Luxembourg. This five-year initiative aims to make Luxembourg climate-ready by integrating research, education, policy, and public engagement to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and socio-economic challenges. LCSB is involved in the Institutional Readiness pillar, which leverages socio-environmental data to enhance climate services in Luxembourg and monitor climate-related systemic risks. This includes planning and implementation of field studies to map chemical substances in Luxembourg that may be detrimental for human health and ecosystems in the context of climate change, building on existing knowledge with enhanced policy relevance. The PhD candidate will work with a small team of fellow researchers at ECI, along with collaborators in the Department of Engineering and stakeholders at the MECB and Water Management Authority (AGE).
Deadline : Open until filled
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(06) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in European Union Law
The doctoral researcher will be working under the supervision of Professor Eleftheria Neframi. The doctoral researcher’s main task will be to prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of European Law, in English or French. The thesis work will be undertaken at the University of Luxembourg but can also be jointly supervised with another university. The suggested overarching theme of the PhD is the external dimension of the green and digital transitions.
The doctoral researcher will benefit from being part of a research group working in the framework of the DTU and of a dynamic Doctoral school, bringing together the PhD candidates of the Department of Law and of the Luxembourg Centre for European Law (LCEL). The doctoral candidate is encouraged to contribute to the teaching of seminars or tutorials.
Deadline : Open until filled
(07) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Experimental Social Psychology
- Development and realisation of independent research lines at the intersection of social and environmental psychology
- Laboratory and research management
- Student supervision
Deadline : Open until filled
(08) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Eu and Comparative Labour Law
The doctoral researcher’s main task will be to prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of EU and Comparative Labour Law (including national, European or international perspectives, in French or in English). The candidate is welcome to suggest any topic within these fields.
The PhD researcher will mostly work at the University of Luxembourg with the possibility to sign a cotutelle agreement with another university. The doctoral candidate will contribute to the teaching activities. The person will benefit from being part of large research group comprising several PhDs and Postdoctoral Researchers working on related topics of EU and comparative labour law.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(09) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Economics
The doctoral researcher will be working under the supervision of Professor Michel Beine. The doctoral researcher’s main task will be to prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of the economic analysis of migration. The thesis work will be undertaken at the University of Luxembourg but can also be jointly-supervised with another university. The suggested theme of the PhD is on the economic analysis of the determinants and consequences of human mobility. The candidate is, however, welcome to suggest any other topic within the overarching project theme. The doctoral candidate will contribute to the teaching of classes ranging from one to three hours per week, of small group teachings and tutorials.
The doctoral researcher will benefit from being part of large research group comprising several PhDs and Postdoctoral Researchers working on related topics in the filed of the economic analysis of globalization. Being part of the project will allow the doctoral researcher to enhance one’s knowledge-base and experience; working on the various aspects of the project will not only strengthen the academic profile, but also give the candidate an access to (and the chance to critically engage with) some of the most renowned experts in the field.
Deadline : Open until filled
(10) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Carbonation-Driven Carbon Capture in Concrete – Materials, Mechanics and Durability
- Investigation into concrete mixes leading to CO2 reduced carbon footprint for concrete
- Analysis of concrete performance for fresh and hardened concrete, long-term effects, durability
- Design, execution of tests; validation and analysis of the experimental campaign results
- Active laboratory work in the concrete laboratory
- Advanced 3D nonlinear finite element modelling
- Calibration, validation and parametric studies
- Scientific publications and international conference presentations, support of education
Deadline : Open until filled
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(11) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Bio-Based Construction Materials
The Ph.D. student will be enrolled in the Doctoral School in Science and Engineering at the University of Luxembourg, and follow a vibrant Ph.D. program that includes training in transferable skills, support for career development, lectures and teaching by international experts and annual Ph.D. symposia. Upon successful completion of the doctoral research, the candidate will receive Ph.D. in Physics degree.
The doctoral candidate will perform wet lab experiments as well as computational analysis to develop innovative biomaterials for next generation of construction materials for terrestrial, subsurface as well as space applications. Techniques including quantitative imaging (nanoscale to macroscale), microbiological assays, micro- and macroscale fluidics, statistical analysis and machine learning tools will be employed extensively. A specific focus will be in advancing biotechnological breakthroughs toward CCUS-conforming biomaterials, which can be tested and valorized as construction materials under real-life construction settings.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(12) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Artificial Intelligence, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
The candidate will conduct integrative analyses of biomedical datasets, focusing on single-cell omics and clinical data to predict clinical outcomes of interest and therapeutics. This will include implementing and applying software analysis pipelines and interpreting disease-related data together with experimental and clinical collaborators. With the help of statistics, machine learning and pathway- and network- and analyses, the goal is to improve the mechanistic understanding of disease- and treatment-associated alterations in complex neurological and cancer disorders.
Deadline : Open until filled
(13) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Computer Science
- Advance research progress on computational interaction
- Disseminate results through scientific publications in journals and conferences
- Limited teaching activity of 2h per week
Deadline : Open until filled
(14) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Computer Science and Computational Social Science
The successful candidate will become a member of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust within the Interdisciplinary Research in Sociotechnical Cybersecurity (IRiSC) Team under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Gabriele LENZINI, Chief Scientist at SnT/UL and Associate Professor at the University of Luxembourg. They will contribute to cutting-edge research in misinformation/disinformation within the FNR-funded project CLARITY (Community-Led Analysis and Reporting to Improve Trust and Transparency).
Deadline : Open until filled
(15) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Computer Vision
The successful candidates will join the Computer Vision, Machine Intelligence and Imaging (CVI2) research group, led by Prof. Djamila Aouada, to conduct research in Artificial Intelligence with a primary focus on Computer Vision, pattern recognition, and visual generative modeling. Multiple positions are available. CVI2 offers the opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects, including collaborations with industrial partners as well as national and international academic initiatives. These projects span the full research and development lifecycle, requiring large-scale experimentation, real-time system implementation, data acquisition and curation, preprocessing, model training, validation, and rigorous performance evaluation. CVI2 is a dynamic, fast-growing research group composed of highly motivated, active members. The group benefits from advanced research infrastructure, including the Computer Vision Lab, equipped with state-of-the-art visual sensors and acquisition systems, and the Zero-G Lab, a unique facility designed to emulate proximity operations under space-like conditions. In addition, CVI2 provides high-performance GPU computing resources that support the design and training of advanced AI models. The research agenda of CVI2 focuses on cutting-edge topics such as 3D understanding and generation, media forensics, anomaly detection, multimodal learning with an emphasis on vision-language models, and computer vision applied to space applications.
Deadline : Open until filled
(16) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Eu and Comparative Labour Law
The doctoral researcher’s main task will be to prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of EU and Comparative Labour Law (including national, European or international perspectives, in French or in English). The candidate is welcome to suggest any topic within these fields.
The PhD researcher will mostly work at the University of Luxembourg with the possibility to sign a cotutelle agreement with another university. The doctoral candidate will contribute to the teaching activities. The person will benefit from being part of large research group comprising several PhDs and Postdoctoral Researchers working on related topics of EU and comparative labour law.
Deadline : Open until filled
(17) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
The doctoral researcher’s main task will be to prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of Criminal law or Criminal Procedure (including national, European or international perspectives, in French or in English). The candidate is welcome to suggest any topic within these fields.
The doctoral researcher will mostly work at the University of Luxembourg with the possibility to sign a cotutelle agreement with another university. The person will contribute to the teaching activities.
The doctoral researcher will benefit from being part of large research group comprising several Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers working on related topics of criminal law and criminal procedure.
Deadline : Open until filled
(18) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Computer Vision for Vision-Language-Action Models in Autonomous Driving
This attractive PhD position is in close collaboration with our industrial partner, POST Luxembourg (https://www.post.lu). POST is the leading postal, telecommunications, and ICT operator in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, investing in digital innovation and advanced technologies to deliver reliable and trustworthy services to citizens and businesses. The successful candidate will join the Computer Vision, Imaging, and Machine Intelligence (CVI²) research group (https://www.uni.lu/snt-en/research-groups/cvi2/) led by Prof. Djamila Aouada, to pursue a PhD in Computer Vision, with a focus on multimodal reasoning and Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models for autonomous driving. The research will aim to enhance the safety, generalization, and efficiency of VLA-based driving systems, in particular their robustness to rare and novel scenarios, their capacity for long-horizon reasoning, and their efficient inference for real-world deployment. The candidate will conduct research on predefined topics that contribute to SnT’s and POST’s R&D activities. This position will require conducting full-scale research, from reviewing state-of-the-art methods to implementing and validating tangible solutions and disseminating results.
Deadline : Open until filled
(19) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Economics
The doctoral researcher will be working under the supervision of Professor Michel Beine. The doctoral researcher’s main task will be to prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of the economic analysis of migration. The thesis work will be undertaken at the University of Luxembourg but can also be jointly-supervised with another university. The suggested theme of the PhD is on the economic analysis of the determinants and consequences of human mobility. The candidate is, however, welcome to suggest any other topic within the overarching project theme. The doctoral candidate will contribute to the teaching of classes ranging from one to three hours per week, of small group teachings and tutorials.
The doctoral researcher will benefit from being part of large research group comprising several PhDs and Postdoctoral Researchers working on related topics in the filed of the economic analysis of globalization. Being part of the project will allow the doctoral researcher to enhance one’s knowledge-base and experience; working on the various aspects of the project will not only strengthen the academic profile, but also give the candidate an access to (and the chance to critically engage with) some of the most renowned experts in the field.
Deadline : Open until filled
(20) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Engineering Science
The PhD-student (Doctoral Researcher) will work under the guidance of a professor on a research theme and will also contribute to education in a certain extent. The person should finish the work with a doctoral degree in engineering science.
The foreseen research is through the ArcelorMittal Chair of Steel Construction, under the collaboration between the University of Luxembourg and ArcelorMittal. This research project focuses on the non-destructive assessment of structural steel products mechanical properties for reuse in a circular economy and works at the steel material level by using destructive- and nondestructive test and measurement methods. These procedures target the assessment of steel properties for reuse in a new construction. Besides experimental work in the laboratory, machine learning will be employed to develop the steel properties predicting models to make more feasible use of nondestructive measurements on site.
Deadline : Open until filled
(21) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Entrepreneurship and Sustainability
The doctoral researcher will be working under the supervision of Professor Mickaël GERAUDEL The doctoral researcher’s main task will be to prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of management The thesis work will be undertaken at the University of Luxembourg but can also be jointly-supervised with another university. The suggested theme of the PhD is Entrepreneurship and Sustainability. The candidate is, however, welcome to suggest any other topic within the overarching project theme. The doctoral candidate will contribute to the teaching of classes ranging from one to three hours per week, of small group teachings and tutorials.
The doctoral researcher will benefit from being part of large research group comprising several PhDs and Postdoctoral Researchers working on related topics of entrepreneurship. Being part of the project will allow the doctoral researcher to enhance the knowledge-base and experience; working on the various aspects of the project will not only strengthen his/her academic profile, but also give the person access to (and the chance to critically engage with) some of the most renowned experts in the field.
Deadline : Open until filled
(22) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Experimental Social Psychology
- Development and realisation of independent research lines at the intersection of social and environmental psychology
- Laboratory and research management
- Student supervision
Deadline : Open until filled
(23) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in European Union Law
The doctoral researcher will be working under the supervision of Professor Eleftheria Neframi. The doctoral researcher’s main task will be to prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of European Law, in English or French. The thesis work will be undertaken at the University of Luxembourg but can also be jointly supervised with another university. The suggested overarching theme of the PhD is the external dimension of the green and digital transitions.
The doctoral researcher will benefit from being part of a research group working in the framework of the DTU and of a dynamic Doctoral school, bringing together the PhD candidates of the Department of Law and of the Luxembourg Centre for European Law (LCEL). The doctoral candidate is encouraged to contribute to the teaching of seminars or tutorials.
Deadline : Open until filled
(24) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Environmental Chemistry
This open position is part of the Climate Nexus Convention, funded by the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity (MECB), Government of Luxembourg. This five-year initiative aims to make Luxembourg climate-ready by integrating research, education, policy, and public engagement to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and socio-economic challenges. LCSB is involved in the Institutional Readiness pillar, which leverages socio-environmental data to enhance climate services in Luxembourg and monitor climate-related systemic risks. This includes planning and implementation of field studies to map chemical substances in Luxembourg that may be detrimental for human health and ecosystems in the context of climate change, building on existing knowledge with enhanced policy relevance. The PhD candidate will work with a small team of fellow researchers at ECI, along with collaborators in the Department of Engineering and stakeholders at the MECB and Water Management Authority (AGE).
Deadline : Open until filled
(25) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in History of Computing
- Develop and complete a PhD thesis in the field of History of Computing or/and History of Digital Cultures
- Contribute to the research activities of the C2DH
- Participate in seminars, workshops, and scientific events
- Contribute to scholarly publications and knowledge dissemination
- Contribute to teaching and student supervision activities, in line with the University’s doctoral training framework, e.g. guest lectures, tutorials, or support in courses related to digital history and European history
Deadline : Open until filled
(26) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Information Systems Engineering and Computer Science on Application of Large Language Models
- Carry out research in fields of interest to the research group, such as:
- Using Design Science Research (DSR) methodology, collaborate with our industry partners to gather requirements for task automation, evaluating the potential of hybrid LLMs to effectively address these needs and optimize workflows
- Deploying and benchmarking state-of-the-art LLMs with respect to socio-technical and techno-economic factors such as cost, performance, and data protection
- Design and develop advanced knowledge graph architectures to structure, connect, and enrich complex data ecosystems
- Investigating the performance of hybrid LLMs – knowledge-based approaches for task automation
- Integrate knowledge graphs with LLMs to enable context-aware insights, and scalable AI applications
- Disseminate results through scientific publications in outlets on the intersection between information systems and computer science
- Support the conceptualization and writing of research proposals to attract industry partnerships as well as national and European grant projects
- Conduct research projects and create project deliverables
The successful candidate will pursue a Ph.D. degree (Doctorate) in computer science / information systems engineering. In this project, the aim is to bridge the gap between large language models (LLMs) and task automation, enabling natural language interaction, that is, via a chatbot, to access and control automation tools safely. In particular, architectures enabling the communication between LLMs and task automation tools as well as corresponding security and business implications will be investigated.
Deadline : Open until filled
(27) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Information Systems Engineering/Spontaneous Applications
Successful candidates will join the vibrant and interdisciplinary FINATRAX Research Group, which builds bridges between business research and information systems engineering. The group conducts research on the application and the impact of technology on organisations in the private or public sector. Our team consists of international researchers with backgrounds in technology, law, management, economics, and other fields, united by a shared commitment to advancing sustainable technologies that benefit society.
Deadline : Open until filled
About University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg –Official Website
The University of Luxembourg is a public research university in Luxembourg.
The University of Luxembourg was founded in 2003, by combining four existing education and research institutes.
The university offers fourteen bachelor’s degrees, forty-two master’s degrees, and doctorates. Students at the university getting a bachelor’s degree are required to spend one semester abroad. The university also offers sixteen vocational training and lifelong learning training courses.
The university is multilingual. Courses are generally taught in two languages, being French and English or French and German. Some courses are taught in three languages and some courses are taught entirely in English.
The university has three faculties, the Faculty of Science, Technology, and Medicine; the Faculty of Law, Economics, and Finance; and the Faculty of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences, and three interdisciplinary centers, the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust; the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine; and the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History. All the faculties offer baccalaureate, masters, doctoral, and vocational programs.
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