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the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) brings together expertise from the humanities, linguistics, cognitive sciences, social sciences and educational sciences. Scientists from 20 specialties work within the college. Along with disciplinary approaches, a highly ambitious interdisciplinary research culture has developed.

Research and teaching at the College focus on social, economic, political and educational issues with the common goal of contributing to an inclusive, open and resourceful society. FHSE offers seven bachelor’s degrees and twenty-three master’s degrees and hosts a doctoral school that equips students with the necessary knowledge and highly qualified skills to succeed in their future careers.

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the Department of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences Within the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (DBCS) is looking for a leading academic to join its team as a Full Professor or Associate Professor (promotion track) in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. DBCS provides a highly successful and stimulating research environment as well as modern laboratory facilities. Outside the Department, current developments in health research and education at the University provide attractive possibilities and opportunities for collaboration and synergy.

The successful candidate will be 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. It is expected to cover teaching in clinical psychology and psychotherapy at all educational levels (bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral) and to contribute to strategic developments within the department, the university and at national level in the field of mental health.

The candidate’s potential research areas are:

• Experimental clinical psychology/experimental psychopathology, the investigation of psychological processes associated with the etiology of mental disorders in a strictly controlled laboratory setting
• Psychotherapy process research, studying interactions and experiences during therapy sessions, focusing on how changes occur and what factors within the treatment process contribute to positivity
• Clinical health psychology/behavior change interventions, exploring the underlying mechanisms that drive behavior change and developing effective interventions in the context of health and wellbeing

For more information about the role, please contact: Prof. Dr. Anna Cornadt, Head of the Department of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences, email: anna.kornadt@uni.lu

Your profile

• Ph.D. in Psychology (with a specialization in Clinical Psychology)
• Psychotherapy license/approval
• At least five years of postdoctoral experience acquired at a university or similar research center or equivalent
• Experience teaching at the university level at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Proven track record of international peer-reviewed publications
• Proven success in obtaining funding from the European Union and other competitive international funding on a recurring basis
• Solid experience in experimental psychology, evaluation, and/or clinical trials
• Real commitment to translation efforts
• Extensive experience in direction and management
• Interdisciplinary orientation, including leadership roles in interdisciplinary networks or consortia
• Extensive experience in public awareness and stakeholder engagement
• Extensive knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks
• High standing in the scientific community
• Dedication to the principles of transparent and open science

Language requirements:

The University of Luxembourg is located in a multilingual and multicultural context. The person appointed to this position must be proficient in English, French or German. The university encourages its employees to learn another language and provides access to language courses to this end.

We provide

• A modern and dynamic university with a personal and inclusive atmosphere. Multilingual and international character. Employees coming from more than 90 countries. Member of the Association of European Research-Intensive Universities
• An exceptional research environment, supported by skilled staff and high-quality equipment. Strong links with professional sectors and the labor market in Luxembourg. A unique urban campus with excellent infrastructure
• Partner to community and industry. Collaboration with European institutions, innovative companies, the financial center and a wide range of non-academic partners including ministries, local governments, associations and NGOs
• Attractive salary and benefits with excellent opportunities for external financing. Career development support and mentoring. Services to enhance employee well-being and achieve a healthy work-life balance

How to apply

Applications must contain:

• An introductory letter addressed to Dr. Robert Harmsen, Dean of the College
• Resume, including periods of absence from work such as family and professional leave
• Statement of future research, teaching and other activities (maximum 5 pages)
• Brief description of your top three achievements (max. two pages)
• List of publications and research projects acquired during the past five years and doctoral dissertations supervised
• List of educational activities during the past five years
• A copy of the doctoral degree
• Names, contact information and current position of 3 referees who can, upon request, provide an assessment of the application. Please indicate their relationship with you

All applications will be treated confidentially. Applications submitted by mail or email cannot be considered. We encourage early application. To ensure full consideration, candidates must apply by January 31, 2026.

General information:

• Contract type: academic – permanent. This position is offered at the level of full professor or associate professor, depending on qualifications. Both positions are fixed. At the associate professor level, promotion to full professor is possible after 5 years following positive evaluation.
• Working Hours: Full time 40.0 hours per week
• Planned start date: 01.2027
• Location: Belval Campus
• Internal title: full professor or chief scholar
• Job Reference: UOL07801

Gender equality:

In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, diversity and a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all are respected. The university is committed to achieving gender equality among its faculty. In the event that candidates submit equivalent CVs, preference will be given to female candidates in all departments where gender parity has not yet been achieved.