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Apr 16, 2011

Early stage researcher (PhD student) in the field of sociology of education (M/F)

Délai de Candidature :  samedi 30 avril 2011

The University of Luxembourg invites applications for the following vacancy in its Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education
Early stage researcher/PhD student in the field of sociology of education (M/F)
    * Ref: F3-060015b
    * Fixed term contract 3 years, renewable 1 year, full-time (40 hours per week)
    * Student and employee status

The early stage researcher/PhD student will be a member of the LCMI research unit (Language, Culture, Media and Identities) within the Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education at the University of Luxembourg. He/she will work under the tutelage of the head of the LCMI research unit Professor Dr. Daniel Tröhler and Associate Professor Dr. Andreas Hadjar.

Activities
    * Writing of a thesis in the domain of sociology of education; focus on educational inequalities (e.g. migration background) and characteristics of educational systems
    * Contribute to research in the field of educational inequalities
    * Contribute to teaching in the domains of educational sociology (educational systems, educational inequalities) and methods of social science research

Profile
    * Master’s degree or a diploma in sociology or social sciences
    * Profound knowledge of theories and empirical findings on educational inequalities and how different institutional settings (educational system) affect educational inequalities
    * Be experienced in quantitative research methods (including sound knowledge of specific software like SPSS, STATA, AMOS, MPLUS, HLM etc.)
    * Excellent command of at least two of the following languages: German, English, French

For further information please contact:
Associate Prof. Dr. Andreas Hadjar
Offer
    * Personal work space at the University
    * Attractive remuneration

Candidates should submit the following documents:
    *  Motivation letter
    *  Curriculum vitae
    *  A short (3 pages) thesis proposal
    *  List of publications (if available)
    *  Copies of diplomas
    *  Names and contact details of two academic referees

Please address your application in German or English until 30th April 2011   to:
Marianne Graffé
Research Unit LCMI
University of Luxembourg
Campus Walferdange
Route de Diekirch B. P. 2
L-7201 Walferdange
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer.

Source: http://wwwfr.uni.lu/layout/set/print/universite/offres_d_emploi/flshase/doctorants_chercheurs_en_formation_doctorale/early_stage_researcher_phd_student_in_the_field_of_sociology_of_education_m_f

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