Scienteens lab team member for Physics/ Sustainability

About the LCSB

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) is an interdisciplinary research centre of the University of Luxembourg.
We conduct fundamental and translational research in the field of Systems Biology and Biomedicine - in the lab, in the clinic and in silico. We focus on neurodegenerative processes and are especially interested in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease and their contributing factors. The LCSB recruits talented scientists from various disciplines: computer scientists, mathematicians, biologists, chemists, engineers, physicists and clinicians from more than 50 countries currently work at the LCSB. We excel because we are truly interdisciplinary, and together we contribute to science and society.

The Scienteens Lab - De Labo fir Jonker - is the first research lab for high-school students in Luxembourg. It is an extracurricular learning center of the University of Luxembourg that develops and offers workshops designed to spark the interest of high-school students in science, show them the latest trends and technologies in research and supports them in their career choice. Hands-on experiments, supervised by experienced scientists and teachers from various disciplines, provide the students with an insight into scientific research and the day-to-day work in the lab. The workshops currently address relevant topics in biology, mathematics, computer science, physics and sustainability. Please find here the link to our Facebook page and physics video.

After a successful pilot study, the Scienteens Lab decided to also offer workshops in sustainability for adults.

Your role

• Developing new didactic concepts/material to teach physics and sustainability
• Adapt already existing didactic concepts to the landscape of Luxembourg
• Evaluating existing workshops
  • Interpreting and analyzing the results
  • Improve the current activities based on own results and current scientific knowledge
• Publishing:
  • Developing activities and evaluation forms based on the scientific question
  • Interpreting and analyzing the results
  • Publishing in respective journals
• National and international collaboration with partners and stakeholders
• Writing applications and project reports for funding agency
• Coordinating and teaching hands-on workshops for adults

Your profile

• Master/PhD in physics/physics related domains or sustainability
• Experience in outreach activities and teaching
• Good project management skills and organizational skills
• High level of autonomy and ability to solve multi-dimensional challenges
• Ability to manage different stakeholder with potential different interests
• Multilingual: you should be fluent in German or French and very good in English; knowledge of Luxembourgish is an asset

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Campus Belval
• Internal Title: Research and development specialist
• Job Reference: UOL07033

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