Martin Dijst

The Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join its Department of Urban Development and Mobility (UDM) in Belval, Luxembourg. This 24-month, full-time position (with possible extension and part-time arrangement) focuses on advancing research in citizen participation in science and decision-making. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative projects at the intersection of social sciences, geospatial data, and urban experimentation, applying methods such as citizen science, citizens’ assemblies, participatory GIS (PGIS), and urban experimentation to address socio-spatial challenges in mobility, urban studies, spatial planning, and urban health. The role involves developing a thematic research agenda, producing high-level academic publications, submitting competitive research proposals, stimulating societal impact, supervising a research associate on an EU project, and fostering collaboration within UDM. Applicants should hold a PhD in geography, social sciences, or a related field, with expertise in at least two relevant participatory approaches. Experience supervising PhDs or postdocs and excellent communication skills in English are required; French or German proficiency is an asset. LISER offers a dynamic, international research environment, flexible working conditions, teleworking options, career development support, and a competitive salary package (yearly gross salary of 92,123.25 euros, half of a 13th month salary, meal vouchers, and 32.5 days annual leave). Applications must be submitted in English via the LISER jobs portal by November 14th, 2025, including a CV, motivation letter, recent research piece, PhD diploma, and two reference letters. For further information, contact Prof. Martin Dijst ([email protected]) or Mrs. Vanya Kirova ([email protected]). LISER is an equal opportunity employer committed to scientific excellence and societal impact through multidisciplinary research.