PhD positions in law

The University of Luxembourg is a multilingual, international research University.

The University of Luxembourg invites applications for the following vacancy in its Faculty of f Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF).

The Doctoral Training Unit on Enforcement in Multi-level Regulatory Systems II (REMS-II) is opening various funded PhD positions in law, in the following topics:

• Judicial and non-judicial control over punitive sanctions (supervisor: Prof. Silvia Allegrezza, EU Criminal Law)
• Centralised and/or Decentralised Approach to EU securities law enforcement (supervisor: Prof. Pierre-Henri Conac, Financial Markets Law)
• Public and private enforcement of international sanctions at the national level (supervisor: Prof. Matthew Happold, Public International Law)
• Evidence sharing in multi-level enforcement systems (supervisor: Prof. Katalin Ligeti, EU Criminal Law)
• Alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and effective protection of rights – consumer protection in financial services (supervisors: Prof. Elise Poillot, EU Consumer Law; and Prof. Isabelle Riassetto, Commercial Law, Company Law, Financial Regulation)
• Enforceability of EU law and availability of legal remedies: the challenges of multi-level settings to the protection and/or promotion of constitutional principles (migration, external action of the EU and restrictive measures, external action of the EU and sustainable development) (supervisor: Prof. Eleftheria Neframi, EU Law)

For information on this doctoral programme see on https://wwwen.uni.lu/research/fdef/research_unit_in_law/dtu_rems_ii

Tasks

• The doctoral candidate will conduct research under the guidance of a professor with the aim of studying towards a PhD in Law.
• The doctoral candidate will publish research results and present them at conferences, workshops, etc.
• S/he shall contribute to the teaching of classes ranging from one to three hours per week, of small group teachings and tutorials.

• Master’s degree in Law; a multidisciplinary background in Economics is an advantage.
• Have the linguistic skills to evolve in a multilingual environment: fluency in either English or French, good understanding of the second language and possibly a third language.
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary research.
• Excellent communication and team working skills are required.

We offer

• Fully-funded 4-year position.
• 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 (full-time contract requires the doctoral candidate to work at the University premises).
• Travel opportunities for training and learning.
• The University offers highly competitive salaries based on the candidate's experience and is an equal opportunity employer.
• Fixed- term contract 14-month initial, extendable to 48 months.
• Full-time position, 40h/week.
• Employee and student status

University of Luxembourg

Faculty of Law