Doctoral Researcher in Financial Law

Doctoral Researcher in Financial Law
Region: Luxembourg (country)
Required experience: None
Environment: Academic
Contract: Temporary position (Full-time)

Company description

If you choose to study or do your research at the University of Luxembourg, you will be part of a young and dynamic institution seeking growth, to which you, as a student, researcher or lecturer, can contribute, and actively participate in its development process. The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the heart of Europe, a multilingual country and headquarters of many European institutions and businesses, offers a particularly interesting setting. Therefore, the University of Luxembourg resolutely seeks an international, multilingual vocation and founds privileged partnerships . Since August 12th 2003, the university offers Bachelor and Master Degrees, and Doctorates in line with the Bologna agreement as well as other specific courses . Research focuses on certain priori…


Your role

The PhD students will be supervised by Assistant Professor Julia Sinnig and Professor Dirk Zetzsche with additional support from disciplinary experts in computer science, information systems management and/or finance. The doctoral researcher’s main task will be to prepare a doctoral thesis. The topic of the PhD thesis relates to the FTNCER’s “Lighthouse Project on Private Assets” and will be determined jointly by the PhD candidat.

Your profile

  • Master’s degree in related field
  • Excellent academic credentials; candidates with excellent grades will be prioritised
  • Proven interest in financial law, for instance through master theses, publications, and/or internships at law firms
  • Ability to work in and interest in interdisciplinary work, with a focus on computer science, information systems management and finance
  • Operational Language Requirements: Both profiles require excellent command of English. One PhD profile additionally requires excellent command of French, while the other requires excellent command of German

Academic Eligibility (Thesis):

Applicants must demonstrate at least B2-level proficiency in the language of their thesis. For details and accepted certificates, please visit the Application for admission – Doctoral Candidates.

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

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