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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) at the University of Luxembourg brings together expertise from the humanities, linguistics, cognitive sciences, social and educational sciences.
People from across 20 disciplines are working within the Faculty. Along with the disciplinary approach 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.
This position will be located in the project "Deploying a Mobile Interoceptive Training to Reduce Somatic Symptom Distress" (DEPLOY), funded by the Fonds National de la Recherche Luxembourg (FNR). The objectives of the DEPLOY project are to investigate the mechanisms of interoception-based trainings to reduce somatic symptom distress and to translate these trainings to a mobile application.
The postdoctoral candidate will join the Research Group "Brain-Body-Interaction" and the Clinical Psychophysiology Laboratory (Head: Prof. Dr. André Schulz) within the Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences. Enrolment in the Doctoral School of Social Sciences is obligatory for the candidate. The DEPLOY project is hosted by an interdisciplinary research team consisting of André Schulz (PI) and Philip Santangelo (both Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences), Inès Chihi (Department of Engineering) and Jochen Klucken (Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine).
Your role
- Recruitment, and clinically-psychological and psychophysiological assessment of participants from the general public and patients with somatic symptom disorders in five independent studies in collaboration with a postdoctoral researcher, three in the laboratory, two in ambulatory setting using a mobile application
- Assessment and analysis of psychophysiological, e.g., ECG, photoplethysmography, behavioural, e.g., interoception, and self-report data, e.g., interoception, somatic symptoms, mental health, from different sources
- Co-development of a mobile application in collaboration with a postdoctoral researcher, the senior PIs and external service providers, to assess and to train interoception
- Supporting the PI in the administration and organization of the DEPLOY project
- Dissemination of study results in high quality international, peer-reviewed journals
Your profile
The candidate should demonstrate a strong research profile, with internationally recognized expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Stress, interoception, and mental disorders involving somatic symptoms, e.g. medically unexplained symptoms or somatic symptom disorder
- Psychological assessment, particularly through structured clinical interviews
- Psychophysiological measurement techniques, e.g. ECG, photoplethysmography
- Ambulatory assessment of psychological and psychophysiological data in real-world settings
- Digital and mobile health technologies
- Theories, models, and current international research in Biological, Clinical, and Health Psychology, including their intersections
Language requirements:
- Fluency in English and German or French is required
We offer
- A modern, dynamic university with a personal and inclusive atmosphere. Multilingual and international character. Staff coming 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
How to apply
Applications should include:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter detailing your motivation for applying to the advertised research topic and/or project, including how your background, interests, and career goals align with its objective
- PhD diploma or a letter/information indicating the expected defense date
- Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
- List of publications
Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.
General information:
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Belval Campus
- Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
- Job Reference: UOL08176
The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 85176 (full time).
