Associate Professor of Law

University of Luxembourg

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 Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF) counts over 2,700 students enrolled across four Bachelor programmes, thirteen Master programmes, doctoral studies, as well as several continuing education courses. The Faculty hosts the Doctoral School of Law and the Doctoral School in Economics, Finance and Management.

Teaching and research at the FDEF benefit from the proximity of European institutions, Luxembourg’s leading international financial centre, as well as its vibrant business community. Institutional and private sector partnerships, sponsored chairs, and a growing network of international partner universities make the FDEF a dynamic academic hub at the heart of Europe.

Your Role

The successful candidate will strengthen the Department of Law’s research area in Banking, Financial and Commercial Law, which is a cornerstone of the Department’s academic profile and a key contributor to the University’s reputation. They will pursue research and teaching in this field, focussing on Luxembourg, EU, and comparative transnational perspectives.

The position is of strategic relevance given the Department’s ambition to maintain its leadership in financial law, a domain central to Luxembourg’s role as a global financial centre.

Key responsibilities and expectations:

  • Develop an internationally recognized research profile in banking law broadly, e.g., prudential regulation and bank supervision, depositary law, regulation of payments and payment systems, financial technologies, sustainable finance, secured transactions and consumer financial contracts, links to financial markets law

  • Publish extensively in top-tier peer-reviewed journals, monographs, or authoritative treatises

  • Contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives such as the FutureFinTechNCER and/or collaborate with the Department of Finance in the field of sustainable finance

  • Teach in core areas of banking law; ability to contribute to related areas of commercial law (financial and securities law, company law, insolvency law, law of commercial contracts and torts) is an asset

  • Cover legal frameworks at both EU and Luxembourg levels, adopting a comparative approach including neighbouring jurisdictions and other global financial centres

  • Engage with Luxembourg and EU regulators (CSSF, CBL, ECB, ESMA), international organizations (IOSCO, BIS, FSB), and other stakeholders such as (inter‑)national law firms, industry and academic associations

  • Acquire competitive research funding and establish and lead a research team

  • Show and develop leadership potential within the Department

The candidate will join one of Europe’s most prominent academic groups in banking and financial law, contributing to the University’s “Third Mission” by engaging with Luxembourg and EU financial law, and will be encouraged to develop into a leadership role.

Your Profile

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degree in Law

  • Experience and interest in engaging in academic research at the highest level

  • Publications in internationally recognized journals, monographs with international publishers, or other publications in banking law (or financial law) demonstrating research excellence

  • Potential and aptitude for teaching and supervising research at the university level

  • Excellent academic track record demonstrating scholarly excellence and leadership potential

  • Experience with externally funded research projects and interdisciplinary research is an asset

  • Experience in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of law, finance, and technology is a strong asset

Teaching Commitment:

  • Lecturing in banking law and related topics in financial and commercial law at bachelor and master levels

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, prepare grant applications for external funding, and establish research cooperations in Luxembourg and internationally

Language Requirements:

  • Proficiency in English and French required

  • Knowledge of German is considered an advantage

  • The University supports language development and offers access to language courses

We Offer

  • A modern, dynamic university with a personal and inclusive atmosphere

  • Multilingual and international character, with staff from over 90 countries

  • Member of The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities

  • Exceptional research environment, strong links to professional sectors and Luxembourg labour market

  • Opportunities for cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, and non-academic partners

  • Attractive salary and benefits packages, support for career development and mentoring, services promoting staff well-being and work-life balance

How to Apply

Applications must include:

  • Cover letter addressed to the Dean, Prof. Katalin Ligeti

  • CV including periods of absence from work (family-related leave, career breaks)

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

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

  • List of publications, research projects, and PhD theses supervised (if applicable)

  • List of teaching activities

  • Copy of PhD diploma

  • Names, contact information, and current positions of three referees, indicating their relationship to the applicant

Applications are handled in strict confidence. Applications by post or e-mail cannot be considered. Early application is encouraged. Deadline: 28 February 2026

General Information

  • Contract Type: Academic – Permanent (tenured, promotion to Full Professor possible after 5 years upon positive evaluation)

  • Work Hours: Full Time, 40 hours/week

  • Planned Start Date: 01 September 2026

  • Location: Kirchberg Campus

  • Internal Title: Associate Professor

  • Job Reference: UOL07790

Gender Equality

The University encourages an inclusive culture, promoting equality of opportunity, diversity, and respect for all. Preference may be given to female candidates in departments where gender parity has not yet been achieved, for equally qualified applicants.

Contact for Further Information:
Prof. Katalin Ligeti, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance
Email: DEAN.FDEF@uni.lu

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