Associate Professor of Psychology

Contract Type: Academic – Permanent

About us

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) brings together expertise from the humanities, linguistics, cognitive sciences, social sciences, and educational sciences. Scholars from across 20 disciplines are working within the Faculty. Along with disciplinary approaches, a very ambitious interdisciplinary research culture has been developed.

The Faculty’s research and teaching focuses on social, economic, political and educational issues with the common goal of contributing to an inclusive, open and resourceful society. The FHSE offers seven Bachelor’s and twenty-three Master’s degrees and hosts a doctoral school providing students with the necessary knowledge and high-qualified skills to succeed in their future careers.

Your Role

The Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences (DBCS) within FHSE is seeking a leading academic to join its team as Full Professor or Associate Professor (promotion track) in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. DBCS offers a highly successful and stimulating research environment as well as state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. Beyond the department, current developments in health research and education at the University offer attractive possibilities and opportunities for collaborations and synergies.

The successful candidate is 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. They are expected to cover teaching in clinical psychology and psychotherapy at all educational levels (Bachelor, Master, PhD) and to contribute to strategic developments within the Department, the University, and at national level in the area of mental health.

Potential research areas of the candidate include:

• Experimental clinical psychology/experimental psychopathology, investigating the psychological processes involved in the etiology of mental disorders in a strictly controlled laboratory environment

• Psychotherapeutic process research, examining the interactions and experiences within therapy sessions, focusing on how changes occur and what factors within the treatment process contribute to positive outcomes

• Clinical health psychology/behavior change interventions, exploring the underlying mechanisms that drive behavior change and developing effective interventions in the context of health and well-being

For further information about the role, please contact: Prof. Dr. Anna Kornadt, Head of Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences, Email: anna.kornadt@uni.lu

Your Profile

• Ph.D. in Psychology (with specialization in Clinical Psychology)

• Psychotherapy licence/approbation

• A minimum of five years of post-doctoral experience acquired in a university or comparable research centre or equivalent

• University-level teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels

• An outstanding track record of international peer-reviewed publications

• Demonstrated success in obtaining EU and other competitive international funding on a recurring basis

• Well-established expertise in experimental psychology and/or evaluation and/or clinical trials

• Genuine commitment to translational efforts

• Substantial mentoring and management experience

• An interdisciplinary orientation, including leadership roles in interdisciplinary networks or consortia

• Extensive experience with public outreach and stakeholder engagement

• Broad knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks

• High visibility in the scientific community

• Dedication to the principles of transparent and open science

Language Requirements

The University of Luxembourg is set in a multilingual and multicultural context. The person hired for this position must be proficient in English and either French or German. The University encourages its staff to learn the other language and provides access to language courses to this end.

We Offer

• A modern, dynamic university with a personal and inclusive atmosphere. Multilingual and international character. Staff 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

• Attractive salary and benefits packages with excellent opportunities for external funding. Support for career development and mentoring. Services to promote staff well-being and a healthy work-life balance

How to Apply

Applications should contain:

• Cover letter, to be addressed to Dr. Robert Harmsen, Dean of the Faculty

• CV, including periods of absence from work such as family-related leave and career breaks

• Statement of future research, teaching and other activities (max. 5 pages)

• Short description of the three most important achievements (max. 2 pages)

• List of publications, research projects acquired over the past 5 years, and PhD theses supervised

• List of teaching activities over the past 5 years

• Copy of the PhD diploma

• Names, contact information, and present position of 3 referees who can, upon request, provide an assessment of the application. Please indicate their relationship to you

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Applications by post or e-mail cannot be considered. Early application is encouraged. To ensure full consideration, candidates should apply by 31 January 2026.

General Information

• Contract Type: Academic – Permanent. This position is offered at the Full Professor or Associate Professor level, depending on qualification. Both positions are tenured. At the Associate Professor level, promotion to Full Professor is possible after 5 years upon positive evaluation

• Work Hours: Full Time, 40 hours/week

• Planned Start Date: 01.2027

• Location: Belval Campus

• Internal Title: Full Professor or Chief Scientist

• Job Reference: UOL07801

Gender Equality

In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, diversity, and a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of everybody is respected. The University is committed to achieving gender parity among its academic staff. Should candidates present equivalent CVs, preference will be given to female candidates in all departments where gender parity is not yet achieved.

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