Postdoctoral Researcher in Sustainability Science

About the role

The Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at the University of Luxembourg seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Sustainability Science and Transformation research group. The successful candidate will work on the ECOJUST project, which aims to co‑design a citizen‑science platform that reveals hidden vulnerabilities and supports regenerative climate‑resilient development.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the scientific direction of the ECOJUST project, shaping research questions and methodology.
• Coordinate participatory research activities with academic partners and societal stakeholders.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of a citizen‑science platform.
• Map and analyse vulnerabilities and capacities related to extreme weather, urban heat, ecological degradation, and climate change.
• Contribute to international scientific debates on ecological justice, climate resilience and sustainability transformations.

Required profile

• Strong background in sustainability science, environmental governance, or related social‑ecological fields.
• Experience with participatory, transdisciplinary and transformative research approaches.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary, international research environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• An internationally connected, interdisciplinary research environment.
• Supportive and flexible working conditions to develop independent research ideas.
• Opportunities to engage with societal partners and influence policy debates.