Organisation/Company University of Luxembourg Research Field Psychological sciences » Psychology Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Country Luxembourg Application Deadline 31 Oct 2026 - 02:05 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
About us
The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.
The Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) brings together expertise from the humanities, linguistics, cognitive sciences, social sciences, and educational sciences. Scholars from across 20 disciplines are working within the Faculty. Along with disciplinary approaches, a very ambitious interdisciplinary research culture has been developed.
The Faculty's research and teaching focuses on social, economic, political and educational issues with the common goal of contributing to an inclusive, open and resourceful society. The FHSE offers seven Bachelor's and twenty-three Master's degrees and hosts a doctoral school providing students with the necessary knowledge and high-qualified skills to succeed in their future careers.
Your role
The Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences (DBCS) within the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences is seeking a leading academic to join its team as Full Professor or Associate Professor (promotion track) in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. DBCS offers a highly successful and stimulating research environment as well as state-of-the‐art laboratory facilities. Beyond the department, current developments in health research and education at the University offer attractive possibilities and opportunities for collaborations and synergies.
The successful candidate is expected to lead research activities in clinical psychology and psychotherapy with a focus on the etiology and maintenance of mental disorders, as well as their prevention, diagnosis and treatment. They are expected to cover teaching in clinical psychology and psychotherapy at all educational levels (Bachelor, Master, PhD) and to contribute to strategic developments within the Department, the University and at national level in the area of mental health.
Potential research areas of the candidate are:
Experimental clinical psychology/experimental psychopathology, investigating the psychological processes involved in the etiology of mental disorders in a strictly controlled laboratory environment
Psychotherapeutic process research, examining the interactions and experiences within therapy sessions, focusing on how changes occur and what factors within the treatment process contribute to positive
Clinical health psychology/behavior change interventions, exploring the underlying mechanisms that drive behavior change and developing effective interventions in the context of health and well‐being
For further information about the role, please contact: Prof. Dr. Anna Kornadt, Head of Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences, Email:
Your profile
Ph.D. in Psychology (with specialization in Clinical Psychology)
Psychotherapy licence/approbation
A minimum of five years of post‐doctoral experience acquired in a university or comparable research centre or equivalent
University‐level teaching experience at the undergraduate and the postgraduate level
An outstanding track record of international peer‐reviewed publications
Demonstrated success in obtaining EU and other competitive international funding on a recurring basis
Well‐established expertise in experimental psychology and/or evaluation and/or clinical trials
Genuine commitment to translational efforts
Substantial mentoring and management experience
An interdisciplinary orientation, including leadership roles in interdisciplinary networks or consortia
Extensive experience with public outreach and stakeholder engagement
Broad knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks
High visibility in the scientific community
Dedication to the principles of transparent and open science
Language requirements
The University of Luxembourg is set in a multilingual and multicultural context. The person hired on this position must be proficient in English and either French or German. The University encourages its staff to learn the other language and provides access to language courses to this end.
We offer
A modern, dynamic university with a personal and inclusive atmosphere. Multilingual and international character. Staff coming from more than 90 countries. Member of The Guild of European Research‐Intensive Universities
An exceptional research environment, supported by skilled staff and high‐quality equipment. Strong links to professional sectors and the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban campus with excellent infrastructure
A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and a wide range of non‐academic partners including ministries, local governments, associations, and NGOs
Attractive salary and benefits packages with excellent opportunities for external funding. Support for career development and mentoring. Services to promote staff well‐being and a healthy work‐life balance
How to apply
Applications should contain:
Cover letter, to be addressed to Dr. Robert Harmsen, Dean of the Faculty
CV, including periods of absence from work such as family‐related leave and career breaks
Statement of future research, teaching and other activities (max. 5 pages)
Short description of the three most important achievements (max. 2 pages)
List of publications, research projects acquired over the past 5 years and PhD theses supervised
List of teaching activities over the past 5 years
Copy of the PhD diploma
The names, contact information and present position of 3 referees who can, upon request, provide an assessment of the application. Please indicate their relationship to you
All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Applications by post or e‐mail cannot be considered. We encourage early application. To ensure full consideration, candidates should apply by 31 January 2026.
General Information
Contract Type: Academic - Permanent. This position is offered at the Full Professor or Associate Professor level, depending on qualification. Both positions are tenured. At the Associate Professor level, promotion to Full Professor is possible after 5 years upon positive evaluation.
Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
Planned start date: 01.2027
Location: Belval Campus
Internal Title: Full professor or Chief scientist
Job Reference: UOL07801
Gender equality
In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, diversity and a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of everybody is respected. The University is committed to achieving gender parity among its academic staff. Should candidates present equivalent CVs, preference will be given to female candidates in all departments where gender parity is not yet achieved.
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