07.03.2024

2 PhD positions on migration and/or border studies

Doctoral candidates (PhD student) in Geography at the University of Luxembourg

Your Role...

The successful candidate is expected to submit a PhD thesis after 3 years under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Birte Nienaber. He/she will:

  • Conduct research in the frame of the PhD thesis
  • Write the PhD thesis in the field of migration, intra-European mobility, integration, asylum and/or reception in Europe (e.g. the thesis could focus on youth migration or on migrant health and health access)
  • Participate in the UL Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Disseminate PhD results at international conferences
  • Support teaching in the Master in Border Studies and Master in Geography and Spatial Planning
  • Publish academic articles in peer-reviewed journals
  • Perform any other task within the framework of the position

What we expect from you…

  • MA or MSc (or equivalent) in Geography, Border Studies, Migration Studies, or any other related field in social sciences
  • Knowledge in the field of migration studies
  • Knowledge in the field of border studies would be an advantage
  • Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team
  • Experience in qualitative research methods will be an asset

As the candidate will have to work in a multilingual context, he/she must be fluent in English (written and spoken) and French or German (written and spoken).

For further information, please refer to the job advertisements:

http://emea3.mrted.ly/3ml0b

http://emea3.mrted.ly/3l8v7

The selection process is ongoing. So early applications are recommended.