Postdoctoral researcher (with focus on Scientific Project Management)

University of Luxembourg

Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

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About the University

The University of Luxembourg aspires to be one of Europe’s most highly regarded universities with a distinctly international and interdisciplinary character .

It fosters the cross-fertilisation of research and teaching , is relevant to its country, is known worldwide for its research and teaching in targeted areas, and is establishing itself as an innovative model for contemporary European Higher Education.

The University s core asset is its well-connected world-class academic staff which will attract the most motivated, talented and creative students and young researchers who will learn to enjoy taking up challenges and develop into visionary thinkers able to shape society.

The LCSB is currently highly involved in several projects around the Research Luxembourg COVID-19 Task Force. The Task Force has been set up in 2020 under the coordination of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research.

They coordinate the provision of support from the national research community to healthcare providers and the government in order to contain the current COVID-19 pandemic and they help identify and centralise a variety of priority activities, leveraging on the cross-sectoral expertise in many fields from biology, medicine to economics.

Our LCSB scientists drive research projects around the coronavirus, participated in stakeholder meetings and workshops, coordinate scientific reports and support in communication campaigns.

You will therefore work closely with partners at the LCSB and other national institutions.

At the LCSB we are passionate about what we do. We seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and commitment for future medicine.

The successful candidate will be proactive, reliable, diplomatic, and a team player. The ability to work in a fast-paced international academic environment with strong attention to detail is essential.

To support our projects around the activities of the Research Luxembourg COVID-19 Task Force we are recruiting a :

Postdoctoral researcher (with focus on Scientific Project Management)

Your Role

Support the Principal Investigators in the coordination of research activities in the Research Luxembourg COVID-19 Task Force

Follow up on / conduct scientific activities and ensure communication with internal and external stakeholders

Take care of scientific monitoring and scientific reporting to the stakeholders and the funding agencies and support in grant writing

Organize and prepare content / analysis for research project events, such as scientific meetings or project committee meetings

Engage in outreach activities to raise public awareness and contribute to fundraising to gain further financial support by public and private funders

Serve as scientific contact person of the research activities done by LCSB under the Research Luxembourg COVID-19 Task Force

Network with researchers and stakeholders to support the development of research activities

Perform other tasks within the framework of this position

Your Profile

PhD degree in the natural / life sciences or human medicine and practical experience in healthcare / science management, especially scientific project management.

Experience in data analysis and visualization is considered an asset

Highly organized and a good coordinator, motivated and flexible

Reliable, efficient, and proactive in your work

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, solid stakeholder management and strong communication skills

Ability to quickly adapt and effectively organize, prioritize, and execute tasks in a highly dynamic environment with attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines

Excellent oral and written skills in English. Additional good knowledge of one or more of the following languages : German, French, and Luxembourgish are considered an asset

Knowledge of the Luxembourg biomedical ecosystem is considered an asset

High level of competency in MS Office

As a self-starter, working with minimum supervision, you will take ownership and strive to provide a high level of contribution.

We offer

Opportunity to participate in diverse research projects

An enthusiastic interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, clinical researchers, and fundamental scientists

An exciting international research environment

Competitive remuneration

In Short

Contract Type : Fixed-term contract until 31st December 2021, with possible extension

Foreseen starting date : May 2021

Work Hours : Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week

Location : Belval

Job Reference : UOL04067

Further Information

Applications (in English) shall contain the following documents :

Detailed curriculum vitae

Cover letter mentioning the reference number

Names and addresses of referees

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception.

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