Job Posting - Migration Studies in Geography

The University of Luxembourg is looking for its Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education within the Research Unit IPSE for a

Research Associate (M/F) – Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning

•  Ref: F3-140027
• Fixed-term contract from 1st October 2015 until 31st August 2016, 40 hours/week
• Employee status

Starting date: 01.10.2015

Your Role

The overall objective of the contract is to work in the European Migration Network (EMN), National Contact Point (NCP) Luxembourg on topics of migration, asylum and integration in cooperation with the European Commission.

Tasks
The research associate will work within the research project “EMN” in the Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning.
Under the supervision of Professor Birte Nienaber, he/she will:

•  Follow the latest developments in the national and European migration policies;
•  Research the necessary data for the project;
•  Draft and finalise studies in English;
•  Prepare and coordinate the budget
•  Participate in meetings together with other national and European partners.

For further information please contact:
Prof. Dr. Birte Nienaber
E-Mail: birte.nienaber@uni.lu

Your Profile

•  Master (or equivalent) in Geography, Migration Studies or any other related field
• Experienced in the field of migration
•  Experienced in accounting and handling budgets 
• Ability to establish contacts at national and international level
• Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team  
• Knowledge in data collection, tables and graphs creation and reporting 
• Experienced in the use of common computer software (Microsoft Office). Knowledge of accounting software will be considered as an advantage
•  Good communication and drafting skills

As the candidate will have to deal within a multilingual context, he/she must be fluent in English and French (written and spoken). Knowledge of German and Luxembourgish will be considered as an advantage.

We offer

• The research associate will work in an international environment at the University of Luxembourg and will be a member of the Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning and of the team of the European Migration Network National Contact Point Luxembourg
•  He/She will have the opportunity to work closely with the Luxembourg and European migration experts and to participate in the EMN NCP meetings (especially in Brussels).

Further Information

Candidates should submit the following documents:

•  letter of motivation
•  curriculum vitae
•  copies of diplomas

Please apply online until 30 June 2015:
The University is an equal opportunity employer