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Language: English (UK) Location Esch-sur-Alzette Country: Luxembourg Organisation data: Department of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences Job Number: UOL08385 Contract Type: Professorial - Permanent Schedule Type: Full Time Work Hours 40.0 Hours per Week Expected Start Date: 01/07/2027 Job Level: Monolevel Job (internal): Assistant Professor Role Type: Open Position Functions: Associate / Assistant Professor Expertise: Professors About the FSTM The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) at the University of Luxembourg contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine. Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens in order to better understand, explain and advance society and the environment we live in. Within the FSTM, the Department of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (DHML) coordinates all teaching programmes in life in sciences, medicine, nursing, radiology and midwifery. The department's research combines basic and translational, molecular and computational approaches, with a particular focus on cancer biology, while also encompassing clinical research in human health and disease. The DHML cooperates with the national health care centers and leading international biomedical research institutions. As medicine and health are strategic priorities for the University of Luxembourg, the department is actively expanding its education and research activities in these fields, providing exceptional opportunities for medical and biomedical initiatives. Your role The position focuses on innovative, interdisciplinary teaching in public health at the bachelor's level and within health-related specialization programmes. The recruited professor will establish teaching and expertise in areas such as epidemiology, health systems, disease prevention, and health policy. The successful candidate will lead the development and coordination of public health teaching activities across the University's programmes in medicine, nursing sciences, and midwifery. The role includes the implementation of a state-of-the-art public health curriculum, incorporating advanced educational tools such as digital learning platforms, data-driven health simulations, case-based learning, and interactive policy analysis. Working closely with faculty members and clinical partners, the successful candidate will ensure an integrated and cohesive learning experience for students. Research Portfolio The candidate is expected to have an internationally recognised research profile and to bring a coherent research programme in public health. The candidate will develop and lead an ambitious research agenda in areas such as population health, primary care, prevention, health systems, epidemiology, health inequalities, data driven health sciences, and digital health. Policy and Practice Integration The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public health research and/or practice, with a commitment to integrating real-world perspectives into education. This will enhance the practical application of public health principles in healthcare and policy contexts. The possibility of maintaining collaborative activities with national health authorities or international organizations may be considered, depending on the candidate's profile and institutional partnerships. For further information about the role, please contact: Serge Haan, Head of DHML, Email: [email protected] Your profile • MD/PhD or PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Systems, or a closely related field. An MD is considered an asset • Extensive experience in public health research and/or practice, ideally with a strong track record in populat