Temporary contract | up to 36 months | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

How will you contribute?

• Contributing to collaborative research with Luxembourg forest stakeholders, including researchers, forest managers, and forest policy makers.
• Establishing baseline mapping of soil carbon stocks and future forest soil carbon monitoring for the City of Luxembourg (i.e., mixed urban and suburban forests).
• Collaborating with remote sensing researchers to estimate above-ground forest biomass carbon.
• Collaborating with Ph D researchers to design cutting-edge experiments of how forest soil carbon responds to drought, using molecular-level analysis of soil carbon.
• Incorporating the above data into an innovative forest soil process model with a focus on vertical and horizontal transfer between soil carbon pools.

• Performing research duties with autonomy under general supervision: evaluate, select, and apply scientific methods; conduct experiments and tests (following predefined protocols); make critical analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of new or complex ideas; evaluate feasibility and effectiveness of solutions.
• An active contribution to progress in projects of regular size and scope.
• Discussion and definition with the task leader, the principal investigator (PI), and external stakeholders in the project, of the objectives and expected results of the forest carbon task (i.e., using a co-creation approach).
• Interaction in a collaborative manner with other team members to achieve goals.
• Organization of own work to meet objectives and deadlines. Informing regularly on work progress and addressing promptly any unexpected problem that could impact the work plan or the good development of your work.
• Contributing to the identification of new opportunities for innovation or application.
• Disseminating the research results through the publication of scientific papers and technical reports and the presentation of your work results at workshops, conferences, and the research community in general.
• Active development of your scientific and industrial networks relevant to the position. Becoming part of identifiable external peer networks.
• Respecting codes of research ethics and research integrity.
• Respecting and applying LIST-HSE rules. Staying alert to potential dangers or risks. Taking care of your own safety and that of others.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

You hold a Ph D in soil science, biogeochemistry, or a related discipline

• You have a research and publication record in soil process modelling
• Good knowledge of soil biogeochemistry, carbon cycling, and soil microbial physiology.
• Willingness to work within a multidisciplinary team in the field and laboratory, explaining and presenting research ideas and results.
• Expertise with soil carbon monitoring is an asset but not required.
• Expertise with the use of stable isotopes for assessing soil microbial physiology is an asset but not required.
• Awareness of research funding landscape.

• Very good level of written and spoken English.
• French, German or Luxembourgish speaking is an asset.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications and patents (if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references