Doctoral Researcher in European Law University of Luxembourg in Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg is seeking a Doctoral Researcher for a PhD position in European Law, based at the Luxembourg Centre for European Law (LCEL). The university is renowned for its international, multilingual, and interdisciplinary environment, and the LCEL benefits from close proximity to major EU institutions. The new Interdisciplinary Centre (IC) will focus on research aligned with the European political agenda, especially the dual digital and green transitions and European sovereignty.

The successful candidate will enroll in the doctoral programme and conduct research in European law, with the goal of earning a PhD. Responsibilities include attending and presenting at conferences, teaching up to 20 undergraduate units per year, publishing scholarly articles, and contributing to LCEL activities such as organizing conferences and workshops.

The university offers a modern, dynamic research environment with high-quality equipment, strong connections to business and European institutions, and a commitment to inclusivity and diversity. The position is a fixed-term contract for 36 months, full-time (40 hours/week), with a planned start date of 1 September 2026. The annual gross salary for PhD researchers is EUR 41,976.

Applicants should have a Master's degree, an excellent academic record, strong teamwork skills, and fluency in English or French; knowledge of a third language is an asset. Priority research areas include EU constitutional law, external relations (including defence), environmental law, digital regulation, and financial regulation, but applications from all areas of European law are welcome. Applications should be submitted online via the university's HR system, including a CV and cover letter. Early applications are encouraged, and all qualified individuals are invited to apply.