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PhD Doctoral Researcher in Food Literacy, Behaviour Change and Sustainable Lifestyle University of Luxembourg in Luxembourg

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Anthropology

Funding

Fixed-term full-time doctoral researcher contract for 36 months. The post states a yearly gross salary of EUR 44,531 for every doctoral researcher at the University of Luxembourg.

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Luxembourg

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University of Luxembourg

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Keywords

Anthropology
Sociology
Agriculture
Political Science
Geography
History
Culinary Arts
Mixed Methods Research
Salud Pública
Agroecology
Political Ecology
Sustainable Consumption
Qualitative Method
Practice Theory
Participatory Governance
Food Sovereignty

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Doctoral Researcher in Food Literacy, Behaviour Change and Sustainable Lifestyle at the University of Luxembourg (Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, FHSE), based at Belval Campus in Luxembourg.

This is a PhD opening within the PALATE project (Participatory Actions for Lifestyle Adaptation & Transition Engagement). The project examines how participatory governance structures, food democracy initiatives, and multi-stakeholder collaboration can support sustainable food-system transformation in Luxembourg. The research focus includes food literacy, behaviour change, sustainable consumption, food governance, food sovereignty, and sustainability transitions.

The doctoral researcher will conduct an original PhD project and contribute to literature reviews, qualitative and mixed-methods research, interviews, focus groups, participant observation, surveys, data analysis, stakeholder workshops, co-creation activities, scientific publications, project reports, policy briefs, and dissemination.

Eligibility highlights: a Master’s degree in Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, Political Sciences, History, and/or Geography in food studies or related areas; experience in interdisciplinary research and project management; strong qualitative methods skills; knowledge of Luxembourg’s foodscape; and excellent English. Applicants must also demonstrate at least B2-level proficiency in the language of their thesis.

Funding: fixed-term full-time doctoral contract for 36 months with a yearly gross salary of EUR 44,531.

How to apply: submit a CV, cover letter, and university transcripts via the online HR application portal. Email applications are not accepted. Early application is encouraged because applications are processed upon receipt.

Funding details

Fixed-term full-time doctoral researcher contract for 36 months. The post states a yearly gross salary of EUR 44,531 for every doctoral researcher at the University of Luxembourg.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, Political Sciences, History and/or Geography in the field of food studies or related study areas. The post asks for experience in research project management and interdisciplinary research, in-depth knowledge of Luxembourg’s foodscape, and previous research on sustainable food practices and systems as a plus. Strong qualitative research skills are required, including interviews, focus groups, oral history, ethnography, participant observation, and mixed-methods research, along with good knowledge of descriptive statistics. Excellent command of English is required, and applicants must demonstrate at least B2-level proficiency in the language of their thesis.

How to apply

Apply online through the university HR system using the formal application portal. Include a CV, a cover letter explaining your motivation and fit for the doctoral thesis topic, and transcripts of all university-level modules and results. Email applications will not be considered, and early application is encouraged because applications are processed upon receipt.

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