Doctoral Researcher in Educational Sciences
A 3-year funded PhD opportunity focusing on AI-supported grammatical error correction for primary school language literacy.
Best for:Best for Master's graduates in educational sciences or computer science with a strong interest in multilingual education and AI-assisted language learning.
Overview
The University of Luxembourg invites applications for a 3-year doctoral researcher position within the Institute of Teaching and Learning, Department of Education and Social Work. Under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Thierry Geoffre, the successful candidate will research languages of literacy in primary schools and develop AI-driven grammatical error correction systems. Responsibilities include collaborative interdisciplinary research with computer scientists and linguists, publishing high-quality articles, and assisting with teaching and mentoring. Applicants must hold a Master's degree and demonstrate strong capabilities in relevant fields.
What you'll do
- Develop a doctoral thesis focusing on languages of literacy in Luxembourgish primary schools and grammatical error correction systems.
- Collaborate actively with an interdisciplinary PhD committee consisting of computer scientists and linguists.
- Produce high-quality research articles in partnership with project team members.
- Assist the supervisor with daily management, activity organization, and learning data preparation.
- Contribute to teaching and mentoring undergraduate Bachelor students.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in educational sciences or computer science
Degree offered: PhD
Language: Excellent command of English and good working knowledge of French required; minimum B2-level proficiency in the language of the thesis
Instruction: English and French
- Background in inclusive or multilingual education
- Interest in K-12 education issues and advanced language technologies
- Operational command of English and good working knowledge of French
- Must hold a recognized Master's degree prior to appointment
- Demonstrate at least B2-level proficiency in the language of the thesis
Funding & terms
How to apply
Applications must be submitted formally online through the University of Luxembourg HR system. Submissions sent via email will not be considered. Early applications are strongly encouraged as they will be processed upon receipt.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses
Contact
Thierry Geoffre· Professor
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