Doctoral researcher (PhD) in Private International Law

The University of Luxembourg aspires to be one of Europe's most highly regarded universities with a distinctly international and interdisciplinary character. It fosters the cross-fertilisation of research and teaching, is relevant to its country, is known worldwide for its research and teaching in targeted areas, and is establishing itself as an innovative model for contemporary European Higher Education. The University`s core asset is its well-connected world-class academic staff which will attract the most motivated, talented and creative students and young researchers who will learn to enjoy taking up challenges and develop into visionary thinkers able to shape society.

Your Role...

The Department of Law of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance of the University of Luxembourg is looking for a PhD candidate to conduct research in Private International Law.

The doctoral researcher will be working under the supervision of Professor Gilles Cuniberti. The doctoral researcher's main task will be to prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of private international law or international commercial law. The thesis work will be undertaken at the University of Luxembourg but can also be jointly-supervised with another university. The doctoral candidate will contribute to the teaching of classes ranging from one to three hours per week, of small group teachings and tutorials.

The topic of the PhD can be a traditional doctrinal topic addressing novel issues of choice of law, jurisdiction or foreign judgments. Professor Cuniberti is also interested in supervising a thesis at the crossroad of law and economics or psychology, on topics related to jurisdictional/regulatory competition and negotiation of international contracts.

Qualifications...

We are looking for a candidate with demonstrated interest in private international law. In particular, the following requirements apply:

• A Master's Degree in private international law, international commercial law or international commercial arbitration; a background in economics or psychology would be important for pursuing research on a pluridisciplinary topic
• Have the linguistic skills to evolve in a multilingual environment: fluency in English, good understanding of a second language and possibly a third language. Ability to teach in French will be considered an advantage
• Excellent communication and writing skills

In particular, we offer:

• An exciting international and multilingual research environment and the possibility to work within a research team focused on enforcement in multi-level regulatory systems
• Personal workspace
• Travel opportunities for training and learning
• The University offers highly competitive salaries based on the candidate's experience and is an equal opportunity employer

About us...

The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance offers four Bachelor programmes, fourteen Master programmes, as well as several continuing education courses. It also includes the Doctoral School in Law and the Doctoral School in Economics and Finance. Around 1,600 students from 97 different nationalities are enrolled at the Faculty. Academic staff from different nationalities teach at the Faculty, supported by practitioners from the field, visiting scholars and guest professors. Rooted in Luxembourg but with a European and international outlook, the Faculty counts three departments:

• Department of Law
• Department of Economics and Management (DEM)
• Department of Finance