Technical Support Unit Officer
The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.
The Luxembourg Centre for Socio-Environmental Systems strives to grow into an internationally recognised research hub for a sustainable and equitable world. Our goal is to help societies to transition to environmentally friendly and just conditions. At the core is the recognition that global environmental disruptions such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion are closely linked with societal systems. To address these complex issues, we take a systemic approach and study the interconnectedness of human activities and the environment. Our mission is to develop sustainable, socially just, and environmentally friendly solutions by bridging disciplines and fostering collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and society.
LCSES is looking for a Support Officer for the Technical Support Unit (TSU) for Working Group III of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Changes (IPCC). The TSU Officer will provide professional, organizational, and logistical support to the TSU Management Team and play an important role in coordinating scientific report processes.
Your role
Provide professional-level support to the TSU Management Team
Organize and manage logistics for in-person and remote meetings
Coordinate scientific report processes, including spreadsheet configuration, information sharing, and online resource management
Help coordinate author submissions, including help with the document management system and author portal
Serve as the principal point-of-contact for Chapter Scientists and Review Editors
Contribute content for WGIII pages of the IPCC website and author guidance materials
Provide technical support during approval plenaries, including on-screen editing
Monitor and respond to general enquiries directed to the TSU
Undertake additional tasks as directed by the TSU Head of Operations
Your profile
You bring experience in organizational support, scientific coordination, and stakeholder engagement, demonstrated by the following qualifications:
Master’s degree in administration, environmental sciences, or a related field
First experience in coordinating projects, ideally in international or scientific contexts
Strong skills in spreadsheet configuration, document management systems, and online collaboration tools
Familiarity with scientific publishing processes or international organizations is an advantage
Motivation to contribute to the success of the TSU and its scientific mission
Soft Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational abilities and project management experience
Creativity, strategic thinking, and problem-solving mindset
Ability to collaborate effectively in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams
Consistent ability to meet deadlines through organized, pragmatic, and effective work practices
Language requirements:
Fluency in English is mandatory. French or German is considered an asset
We offer
Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)
A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …