Scienteens Lab Team Member – Sustainability Development Specialist for Adults

We offer a position to familiarize groups of adults with various topics around sustainability, whether on campus or at corporate sites, to deepen their understanding of sustainability with the overall goal of creating a self-responsible community. After the activities, participants will have an essential knowledge of sustainability that they can share, reflect on their habits, and adopt at least one new habit towards sustainability (link to our homepage).

• Identify and engage new participant groups across Luxembourg, who are interested in promoting sustainability topics within their local communities and companies
• Design and adapt educational workshops on sustainability topics, tailored to adult learners, with a strong focus on didactic principles and practical hands on experiments
• Coordinate and conduct hands-on workshops for adults, acting as the primary trainer and facilitator
• Evaluate existing workshops
  • Interpret feedback and data to assess impact and effectiveness
  • Continuously improving activities based on evaluation outcomes and the latest scientific research
• Foster national and international collaborations with relevant partners and stakeholders
• Prepare funding applications and project reports for submission to funding agencies

• Master’s degree in physics, environmental engineering, sustainability or a related field
• Strong scientific knowledge around the topic sustainability in regards to the natural sciences addressed
• Strong interest and motivation to contribute to sustainability education and outreach
• Proven experience in science communication, public outreach, or teaching activities
• Solid project management and organizational abilities
• High level of autonomy and problem-solving skills, especially in complex and multidimensional contexts
• Ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, potentially with varying interests
• Fluency in French and English are required; knowledge of Luxembourgish and German is considered an asset

• 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

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter

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: Research and development specialist
• Job Reference: UOL08291

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

The Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) is an interdisciplinary research centre of the University of Luxembourg and the founder of the Scienteens Lab.The Scienteens Lab – De Labo fir Jonker – is the first research lab for adults and high-school students in Luxembourg. It is an extracurricular learning center of the University of Luxembourg that develops and offers workshops designed to spark the interest of high-school students and adults in science, show them the latest trends and technologies in research and support scientific (literacy https://www.uni.lu/life-en/scienteens-lab/workshops/physics-and-sustainability/#workshops-for-adults).

• Apply online