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 in Insolvency Law
The doctoral researcher will be working under the supervision of Professor Mastrullo. The doctoral researcher’s main task will be to prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of insolvency law or company law, preferably with a comparative, international and/or European perspective, in French or English language. The thesis work will be undertaken at the University of Luxembourg but can also be jointly-supervised with another university. The suggested themes of the PhD is The protection of creditors in European insolvency law or Le droit applicable aux pactes d’actionnaires internationaux. 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 business law (insolvency, company, banking or financial law). 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 the candidate’s 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
(02) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher on Ribosome Speed Control in Neurodegeneration
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
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(03) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Social Sciences – Gender and Qualitative Research
- Conducting original research related to the experiences of organ donation/transplantation from a gender perspective
- Organizing field access to patients/donors and families
- Collaborating with the stakeholders in the project (advisory board, colleagues, medical professionals)
- Participating in the collection and analysis of data related to the BODYLINES project
- Co-authoring and authoring scientific articles/policy briefs for publication and dissemination
- Disseminating results at international scientific conferences
- Organising and participating in project-related events
- Collaborating with the team of the PI and Institute for Social Research and Interventions
- Contributing to an international and multilingual environment
Deadline : Open until filled
(04) 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
(05) 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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(06) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Sustainability Science
We are seeking to appoint a fully funded doctoral researcher to join the project ECOJUST – Ecologically Just Climate Resilient Development.
The project investigates how citizen science and participatory research can support climate-resilient development and ecological justice in urban environments. Particular attention is given to understanding relationships between ecological health, human wellbeing and climate vulnerability, especially during extreme weather events such as urban heat, drought or heavy rainfall.
The doctoral project will explore how ecological and human vulnerabilities/capacities can be assessed and represented in ways that support more equitable and regenerative approaches to climate adaptation. The research will investigate relationships between environmental conditions, ecological functioning and human wellbeing.
A further objective of the project is to develop knowledge and design requirements for nature-based solutions that simultaneously support ecological health, climate resilience and social wellbeing.
The doctoral researcher will work closely with the researchers, partners, citizens, policy makers and local communities. The position offers opportunities for developing expertise in citizen science, participatory research, climate resilience and sustainability science.
Deadline : Open until filled
(07) 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
(08) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Candidates – Spontaneous Applications for Next Generation Radar Sensing Networks
To augment the current research and investigate interesting novel problems identified in the aforementioned areas, the SPARC group is looking for a Doctoral candidate to work in any of the aforementioned applications of next generation radar networks. The research would be based on radar signal processing principles and would involve system modelling, use of optimization or data-driven methods for system optimization and an elaborate performance analysis. The PhD would focus on one of the following:
- Theoretical performance bounds on radar tasks in distributed radar networks with the use of large reflective surfaces and robust estimation algorithms
- Novel high mobility joint radar and communication systems exploring novel architectures (ultra-massive MIMO, intelligent surfaces), new modulation techniques exploiting available dimensions in next generation sub-THz/ THz systems
- Novel approaches to radar based health monitoring, including vital sign monitoring in the absence of a controlled environment through the use of distributed sensors
- erif; font-size: 12px;”>Novel algorithms and architectures for distributed point cloud processing for target detection, identification and tracking
- Statistical analysis of interference in radar networks
- Novel radar related applications including automotive, autonomous vehicles, in-cabin monitoring, occupancy sensing, drones, multi-copters, gesture recognition, smart buildings, smart street lighting, smart factories, and robotics
- Novel methodologies for improving the performance of radar systems for weather applications, and dual use radar systems
Deadline : Open until filled
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(09) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Smart Energy System Modelling
The candidate will work on the the Data-Driven Energy Transition NCER Project (D2ET). This project aims to accelerate the energy transition in Luxembourg by co-creating an ambitious research program. It will utilize a data-driven approach to support decision-making for an optimal energy system, with specific focus on cost-effectiveness, emission reduction, and social acceptability. D2ET will develop a comprehensive digital platform for planning energy transition scenarios, leveraging a consolidated data model and advanced analytics to facilitate strategic decisions with relevant stakeholders.
In the context of this project the candidate will design and implement a cutting edge international Energy System Model that delivers comprehensive energy economic insights, supporting further research and development at Finatrax. Supported in a strong team environment the candidate will develop an innovative approach to renewable energy system modelling (based on stochastic optimization), develop scenarios of the energy transition, conduct policy analyses and technology evaluation. The insights will be published in leading international outlets and contribute to shape the energy transition in Luxembourg.
Deadline : Open until filled
(10) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Mechanical Engineering
The research project, “Next-Generation Hybrid Dampers: Integrating Tuned Metamaterials and Particle Damping,” seeks to develop a novel approach to engineering structural components with adaptable, adjustable damping characteristics.
Vibration-induced fatigue and shock loading are among the primary causes of failure in critical engineering components. Although particle damping is an effective passive vibration-control technique, its performance can be limited by phenomena such as granular jamming and dead zones, where particles become immobilized and dissipate less energy. The project seeks to overcome these limitations by combining particle damping with architected metamaterial concepts enabled by Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF). The proposed approach will employ optimized internal cavities acting as Tuned Mass Dampers (TMDs), designed to resonate near critical structural vibration modes. The resulting dynamic motion is expected to enhance particle activity, reduce jamming effects, and improve energy dissipation. In parallel, engineered powders, including Cermetal and WC-Co-based materials, will be investigated as energy-absorbing media within the damping system. The development combines computational modeling, machine learning simulations, topology optimization, additive manufacturing, and experimental validation to create advanced vibration-resistant components. So, the project is expected to deliver new design methodologies, numerical tools, and optimization frameworks to develop parts with enhanced damping performance.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(11) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Molecular and Cellular Cancer Immunology
- Conduct wet-lab research using mouse models and/or cancer patient samples
- Develop and apply patient-derived 3D models, immune co-cultures, and study cellular interactions via extracellular vesicles
- Analyze high-throughput datasets using R or similar software tools
- Present research findings in meetings
- Document performed experiments in a lab book to ensure reproducibility
- Contribute to the preparation of scientific reports, grant applications and publications
- Participate in lab and institutional activities, including seminars, PhD days, and mentoring opportunities
- Engage actively in the doctoral training program
Deadline : Open until filled
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(12) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Multi-Scale Infrastructure Strengthening with Uhpfrc
The aim of this Ph.D. project is to develop new solutions for strengthening existing concrete infrastructure to extend their lifespan. The tasks comprise the development of a laboratory campaign of novel eco-UHPFRC mixes with conventional and textile reinforcement, the implementation of these solutions to full-scale case studies, and the study on their life-cycle impacts at the network scale.
This groundbreaking research output will lead to the extension of the service life of concrete infrastructure, leading to significant reduction of carbon emissions and costs of infrastructure management
This project is part of a multidisciplinary Horizon-Europe project on sustainable civil infrastructure, with multiple public and private partners across Europe. A European collaboration is intended with case studies or experiments in multiple countries.
This project calls for an open character with a strong knowledge on concrete structures as well as curiosity across discipline boundaries (civil engineering, material science, and computer science). We do not expect any single person to be an expert across all these fields, but you must be open to learning about and embracing challenges in fields you may not yet have been working with. We thus warmly encourage you to apply even if you feel that you only partially meet the criteria in terms of background and expertise, as you will have the opportunity to acquire the missing knowledge during the first year of the project.
Deadline : Open until filled
(13) 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
(14) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Insolvency Law
The doctoral researcher will be working under the supervision of Professor Mastrullo. The doctoral researcher’s main task will be to prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of insolvency law or company law, preferably with a comparative, international and/or European perspective, in French or English language. The thesis work will be undertaken at the University of Luxembourg but can also be jointly-supervised with another university. The suggested themes of the PhD is The protection of creditors in European insolvency law or Le droit applicable aux pactes d’actionnaires internationaux. 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 business law (insolvency, company, banking or financial law). 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 the candidate’s 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
(15) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Research Literacy and Pedagogy
- Develop and conduct an original doctoral research project in the field of research literacy and pedagogy
- Contribute to scientific publications and research dissemination
- Present research findings at national and international conferences
- Participate in research seminars and doctoral training activities
- Contribute to teaching activities, particularly in Bachelor-level courses in qualitative research methods
The doctoral project will broadly examine how university students develop understandings of research and research skills through formal and informal learning opportunities. Within this overarching area, the precise focus of the PhD thesis will be discussed and defined in dialogue with the candidate, taking into account their interests and background.
Possible directions include, but are not limited to, research training in academic university programmes and/or the teaching and learning of research in professionally oriented higher education pathways (e.g. teacher education, psychology, health professions education). The project may, for example, examine how students learn to conduct research, how research methods are taught, how students engage with research-based knowledge, or how research training contributes to academic and professional development.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(16) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher Positions in Finance
The Department of Finance at the University of Luxembourg invites students to apply for 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
(17) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Candidates – Spontaneous Applications for Next Generation Radar Sensing Networks
To augment the current research and investigate interesting novel problems identified in the aforementioned areas, the SPARC group is looking for a Doctoral candidate to work in any of the aforementioned applications of next generation radar networks. The research would be based on radar signal processing principles and would involve system modelling, use of optimization or data-driven methods for system optimization and an elaborate performance analysis. The PhD would focus on one of the following:
- Theoretical performance bounds on radar tasks in distributed radar networks with the use of large reflective surfaces and robust estimation algorithms
- Novel high mobility joint radar and communication systems exploring novel architectures (ultra-massive MIMO, intelligent surfaces), new modulation techniques exploiting available dimensions in next generation sub-THz/ THz systems
- Novel approaches to radar based health monitoring, including vital sign monitoring in the absence of a controlled environment through the use of distributed sensors
- erif; font-size: 12px;”>Novel algorithms and architectures for distributed point cloud processing for target detection, identification and tracking
- Statistical analysis of interference in radar networks
- Novel radar related applications including automotive, autonomous vehicles, in-cabin monitoring, occupancy sensing, drones, multi-copters, gesture recognition, smart buildings, smart street lighting, smart factories, and robotics
- Novel methodologies for improving the performance of radar systems for weather applications, and dual use radar systems
Deadline : Open until filled
(18) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher for Radar-Based 4D Imaging with Advanced Massive-MIMO Signal Processing
The technology of Massive MIMO, through the deployment of numerous antennas at both the transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) chains, has revolutionized wireless communications by significantly improving capacity and reliability, making it a favored option for various applications, including 5G. This technology has opened exciting new possibilities for 4D (three-dimensional space + Doppler) imaging using mmWave radar sensors, with exceptional spatial and temporal resolution. By utilizing a large number of antennas to transmit and receive signals, Massive MIMO radar can focus energy toward the intended target, minimizing interference from other sources. This enables the sensor to capture fine details about an object’s position, velocity, and movement direction, which can be invaluable for applications such as medical imaging, autonomous driving, in-car monitoring, industrial automation, and security surveillance.
The research, called “R4DAR,” aims to leverage emerging 4D imaging technology with Massive MIMO to create image-like radar observations in a more feasible way. The project focuses on addressing existing gaps in knowledge of Massive MIMO for radar, functional limitations, and sensing robustness while incorporating new features and achieving lower system costs.
Deadline : Open until filled
(19) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Translational Neuroscience
The PhD student will work on a project focusing on GBA1-associated Parkinson’s disease. The project aims to validate small-molecule compounds that rescue disease-associated cellular phenotypes in iPSC-derived neuronal models and midbrain organoids, with the goal of developing precision therapeutic approaches for genetically stratified PD subgroups.
Deadline : Open until filled
(20) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Machine Learning for Official Statistics
As the successful candidate, you will primarily contribute to a partnership project with STATEC, the National Statistics Institute in Luxembourg. The successful candidate will join the Security, Reasoning and Validation (Serval) research group and work on a research project related to the application of machine learning for official statistics. The subject of the thesis will be “Exploring Large Language Models for Data-to-Text Problems” and involves the study of technical methods and approaches for adapting large language models to tasks mixing text and structured data, such as statistical report generation and semantic search across historical statistics publications. Successful PhD candidates will extensively explore and analyse the suitability and potential benefits of LLMs (and other machine learning models) in these tasks. These investigations include the feasibility, practicality and success evaluation of prototype implementations. More generally, the PhD thesis is part of a large initiative at Serval and SnT, which aims to support the reliable deployment of machine learning systems by providing industry actors with practical tools.
Deadline : Open until filled
(21) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Network Traffic Obfuscation – Systems and Network Security
Successful candidates will join the new Systems and Network Security Group led by Prof. Vincent Lenders. They will contribute to cutting-edge research in network traffic obfuscation and perform the following tasks:
- Research: Conduct scientific research to advance the field of network traffic obfuscation on problems related to high-performance packet scheduling and generation
- Technology transfer: Work with industrial and governmental partners to transfer the group’s research results into functional prototypes and technology demonstrators for uses cases in wireless and fixed networks
- Education: Contribute in the teaching activities of the University’s Cybersecurity Master program and supervise Master students
- Dissemination: Present your research results at scientific conferences, journals and technology events
Deadline : Open until filled
(22) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Services and Data Management
The successful candidates will join the Services and Data Management (SEDAN) research group at SnT. SEDAN conducts research in data analytics and machine learning, with established strengths in FinTech, the security of blockchain and decentralized finance, and the security of networking, vehicular networks, and cloud infrastructures. The group’s work also extends to the mathematical foundations of AI, AI cybersecurity and cybersecurity for AI, and agentic reliability engineering.
- Develop novel research directions aligned with SEDAN’s research priorities
- Propose and implement innovative, concrete solutions and deliver impactful results
- Disseminate results through scientific publications and, where relevant, patents or open-source software
- Support the setup and running of experiments and benchmarks
- Participate in proposal writing and project reporting
- Collaborate with academic and industrial partners
- Participate in organizing workshops and demonstrations
- Participate in outreach activities to promote the group’s research
Deadline : Open until filled
(23) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Chercheur en Formation Doctorale en Droit De La Consommation
Le chercheur en formation doctorale travaillera sous la supervision du professeur Elise Poillot. Sa tâche principale sera de préparer une thèse de doctorat dans le domaine du droit de la consommation. La thèse doit être effectuée à l’Université du Luxembourg mais peut prendre la forme d’une cotutelle avec une autre Université. Le thème proposé pour le doctorat est la conciliation entre protection des consommateurs et protection de l’environnement. Le candidat au doctorat contribuera à l’enseignement de classes d’une à trois heures par semaine dans le cadre de la Clinique du droit, (enseignements en petits groupes et tutorats).
Le doctorant bénéficiera du fait de faire partie d’un grand groupe de recherche composé de plusieurs doctorants et chercheurs postdoctoraux travaillant sur des sujets liés à la transition numérique et environnementale dans le cadre du marché unique. Faire partie du projet permettra au doctorant d’élargir sa base de connaissances et son expérience ; travailler sur les différents aspects du projet renforcera non seulement son profil académique, mais lui donnera également accès à certains des experts les plus renommés dans le domaine (et l’occasion d’échanger de manière critique avec eux).
Deadline : Open until filled
(24) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Chercheur Doctoral en études Migratoires Et Genre
- Préparer une thèse de doctorat en études migratoires liées au genre en anglais ou en français
- Participer aux activités d’enseignement
- Participer à l’organisation de certaines activités du MIS
Le doctorant sera membre de la FHSE (https://www.uni.lu/fhse-en/) et associé au MIS (https://mis.uni.lu/).L’affiliation au département dépendra de l’affiliation du directeur de thèse à l’Université du Luxembourg. Une cotutelle avec l’université du Cap-Vert est possible, l’affiliation dépendra donc de l’affiliation départementale du directeur de thèse dans cette université. Les propositions de sujets de recherche utilisant des méthodes qualitatives et/ou quantitatives sont bienvenues.
Deadline : Open until filled
(25) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The doctoral researcher’s main task is to prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of entrepreneurship, working under the supervision of Prof. Christian Fisch. The thesis will be cumulative (paper-based), with the goal of publishing in leading international entrepreneurship and management journals.
The doctoral researcher will work on a topic within EINT’s research areas. The preferred theme is sustainable entrepreneurship, for example, how climate change or environmental shocks affect entrepreneurial activity, the role of sustainability certifications, or impact investing and the financing of sustainable ventures. Candidates are equally welcome to propose research questions in the group’s other areas, in particular entrepreneurial finance or entrepreneurship and AI. The thesis will be quantitative-empirical, typically drawing on large-scale datasets and econometric methods, although we are open to other methodological approaches that fit the research question. In all cases, the candidate will join a team of doctoral and postdoctoral researchers working on related questions and benefit from EINT’s ongoing projects and data infrastructure.
Deadline : Open until filled
(26) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in AI for Cybersecurity – Systems and Network Security
Successful candidates will join the new Systems and Network Security Group led by Prof. Vincent Lenders. They will contribute to cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence for cybersecurity and perform the following tasks:
- Research: Conduct scientific research to advance the field of artificial intelligence on problems related to the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure
- Technology transfer: Work with industrial and governmental partners to transfer the group’s research results into functional prototypes and technology demonstrators for uses cases in cybersecurity automation.
- Education: Contribute in the teaching activities of the University’s Cybersecurity Master program and supervise Master students
- Dissemination: Present your research results at scientific conferences, journals and technology events.
Deadline : Open until filled
(27) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Advanced Wireless, Optical and Quantum Communications
We look for Doctoral Researchers from diverse academic backgrounds to contribute to our projects in the 4 strategic research areas of SIGCOM, namely: i) Radio frequency transceiver design; ii) Optical communications; iii) Quantum communications; iv) System-level design and optimization. The related domains and topics for each of these research areas that we would like to attract excellent researchers to work on are the following:
Deadline : Open until filled
(28) 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
(29) 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
(30) 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
(31) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Multi-Scale Infrastructure Strengthening with Uhpfrc
The aim of this Ph.D. project is to develop new solutions for strengthening existing concrete infrastructure to extend their lifespan. The tasks comprise the development of a laboratory campaign of novel eco-UHPFRC mixes with conventional and textile reinforcement, the implementation of these solutions to full-scale case studies, and the study on their life-cycle impacts at the network scale.
This groundbreaking research output will lead to the extension of the service life of concrete infrastructure, leading to significant reduction of carbon emissions and costs of infrastructure management
This project is part of a multidisciplinary Horizon-Europe project on sustainable civil infrastructure, with multiple public and private partners across Europe. A European collaboration is intended with case studies or experiments in multiple countries.
This project calls for an open character with a strong knowledge on concrete structures as well as curiosity across discipline boundaries (civil engineering, material science, and computer science). We do not expect any single person to be an expert across all these fields, but you must be open to learning about and embracing challenges in fields you may not yet have been working with. We thus warmly encourage you to apply even if you feel that you only partially meet the criteria in terms of background and expertise, as you will have the opportunity to acquire the missing knowledge during the first year of the project.
Deadline : Open until filled
(32) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Molecular and Cellular Cancer Immunology
- Conduct wet-lab research using mouse models and/or cancer patient samples
- Develop and apply patient-derived 3D models, immune co-cultures, and study cellular interactions via extracellular vesicles
- Analyze high-throughput datasets using R or similar software tools
- Present research findings in meetings
- Document performed experiments in a lab book to ensure reproducibility
- Contribute to the preparation of scientific reports, grant applications and publications
- Participate in lab and institutional activities, including seminars, PhD days, and mentoring opportunities
- Engage actively in the doctoral training program
Deadline : Open until filled
(33) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Mechanical Engineering
The research project, “Next-Generation Hybrid Dampers: Integrating Tuned Metamaterials and Particle Damping,” seeks to develop a novel approach to engineering structural components with adaptable, adjustable damping characteristics.
Vibration-induced fatigue and shock loading are among the primary causes of failure in critical engineering components. Although particle damping is an effective passive vibration-control technique, its performance can be limited by phenomena such as granular jamming and dead zones, where particles become immobilized and dissipate less energy. The project seeks to overcome these limitations by combining particle damping with architected metamaterial concepts enabled by Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF). The proposed approach will employ optimized internal cavities acting as Tuned Mass Dampers (TMDs), designed to resonate near critical structural vibration modes. The resulting dynamic motion is expected to enhance particle activity, reduce jamming effects, and improve energy dissipation. In parallel, engineered powders, including Cermetal and WC-Co-based materials, will be investigated as energy-absorbing media within the damping system. The development combines computational modeling, machine learning simulations, topology optimization, additive manufacturing, and experimental validation to create advanced vibration-resistant components. So, the project is expected to deliver new design methodologies, numerical tools, and optimization frameworks to develop parts with enhanced damping performance.
Deadline : Open until filled
(34) 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
(35) 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
(36) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Researcher in Economics
The doctoral researcher will be working under the supervision of Professor Arnaud Dupuy. The doctoral researcher’s main task will be to prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of Sports Economics and Data Analytics. 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 Talent, Dynamic Self-Selection, and Career Progression: Evidence from Professional Tennis. 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 labour economics, econometrics and applied microeconomics. Being part of the project will allow the doctoral researcher to enhance his/her knowledge-base and experience; working on the various aspects of the project will not only strengthen his/her academic profile, but also give him/her access to (and the chance to critically engage with) some of the most renowned experts in the field.
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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