If you choose to study or do your research at the University of Luxembourg, you will be part of a young and dynamic institution seeking growth, to which you, as a student, researcher or lecturer, can contribute, and actively participate in its development process. The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the heart of Europe, a multilingual country and headquarters of many European institutions and businesses, offers a particularly interesting setting. Therefore, the University of Luxembourg resolutely seeks an international, multilingual vocation and founds privileged partnerships . Since August 12th 2003, the university offers Bachelor and Master Degrees, and Doctorates in line with the Bologna agreement as well as other specific courses . Research focuses on certain priori…
The doctoral researcher will be working under the supervision of Professor Mastrullo. The doctoral researcher’s main task will be to prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of insolvency law or company law, preferably with a comparative, international and/or European perspective, in French or English language. The thesis work will be undertaken at the University of Luxembourg but can also be jointly-supervised with another university. The suggested themes of the PhD is The protection of creditors in European insolvency law or Le droit applicable aux pactes d’actionnaires internationaux. The candidate is, however, welcome to suggest any other topic within the overarching project theme. The doctoral candidate will contribute to the teaching of classes ranging from one to three hours per week, of small group teachings and tutorials.
The doctoral researcher will benefit from being part of large research group comprising several PhDs and Postdoctoral Researchers working on related topics of business law (insolvency, company, banking or financial law). Being part of the project will allow the doctoral researcher to enhance the knowledge-base and experience; working on the various aspects of the project will not only strengthen the candidate’s academic profile, but also give the person access to (and the chance to critically engage with) some of the most renowned experts in the field.
For more information concerning this position, please contact Prof. Mastrullo, email: thomas.mastrullo@uni.lu
Language Requirements:
Applicants must demonstrate at least B2-level proficiency in the language of their thesis. For details and accepted certificates, please visit the Application for admission – Doctoral Candidates.
