Scientific Director

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is Luxembourg’s national research and innovation center focused on natural sciences, engineering, and emerging technologies. As a multidisciplinary Research and Technology Organization (RTO), LIST delivers high-impact research in materials, environment, information technologies, and space resources, advancing Luxembourg’s ambition to be a leading knowledge-based, sustainable and resilient economy.

LIST is now seeking an outstanding and forward-thinking Scientific Director to join its Executive Committee and drive the organisation’s next phase of scientific excellence. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Scientific Director will play a pivotal role in further strengthening LIST’s position as a world-leading multidisciplinary RTO.

The ideal candidate is a globally recognised scientific leader with a distinguished track record in research and innovation aligned with LIST’s research portfolio. You will bring a bold vision for scientific advancement, a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, and the leadership capabilities to drive research that creates meaningful societal and economic impact. The role requires a PhD in natural sciences or engineering, global scientific recognition, and at least 15 years of experience in research and innovation, including a minimum of 5 years in senior leadership, preferably within an RTO or a similar research-intensive organisation. Fluency in English and French is essential.

At LIST, you will join a mission-driven, multicultural community, supported by state-of-the-art facilities, strong European partnerships, and a culture committed to sustainability, diversity, and innovation.

Application procedure and conditions

Your application must include a motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience and a detailed CV.

1. LIST is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring and retaining diverse personnel. LIST value all applicants and will consider all competent candidates for employment without regard to national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age or disability.
2. An assessment committee will review the applications and select candidates based on guidelines that aim to ensure equal opportunities.
3. The main criteria for selection will be the correspondence of the existing skills, expertise and experience of the applicant with the requirements mentioned within the job description.

An executive search exercise is being undertaken by Perrett Laver who will support the Luxembourg Institute of Science & Technology in identifying a field of qualified candidates and assist in their assessment against the requirements for the role. For informal enquiries about the role please contact Chris McCann at chris.mccann@perrettlaver.com . To apply, or to download further information on the required qualifications, skills, and experience for the role, please click below quoting the reference 8160. All applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their complete application by 31st December 2025 for full consideration. However, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

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