Working conditions

Competitive salary, flexibility, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and employee-centred amenities.

Competitive Salary Structure & Benefits

  • 13-month salary
    A 13th month salary (pro-rated) is paid each December, or upon contract end — ensuring reliable year-end financial security.
  • PhD employment contract
    PhD students receive full employment contracts and benefit from the same rights as all other LIST employees.
  • Lunch pass
    A lunch allowance worth €216 net per month — €2,592 per year — helps reduce everyday meal costs.

Flexible Working Arrangements

Our flexible working hours system features short core hours and the ability to accumulate compensatory time off - supporting a genuine work-life balance.

32

Paid Holiday Days per year (+2 additional days from age 55)

11

Public Holidays - National public holidays in Luxembourg per year

Outstanding R&D Infrastructures

Work with advanced laboratories and specialized research infrastructure designed to take ideas from experimentation to real-world application.

10K

Laboratory space (in sq.m)

200+

State-of-the-art R&D facilities

Convenient work environment & amenities

Modern offices and laboratories complemented by shared kitchenettes, free coffee, refrigerators, and immediate access to restaurants and the University’s canteens on campus. Enjoy access to a subsidised parking space, with a minimum personal contribution of €36 per month.

Hybrid & Flexible Working

At LIST, flexibility empowers people to do their best work. Our home working policy gives every employee the freedom to choose where they perform best — whether at home or on-site — in alignment with LIST's operational needs.

Home-working entitlements are adjusted pro rata to working time and contract duration — ensuring equitable flexibility for part-time employees and new team members alike.

Cross-Border Residents

Up to 48 days per year of remote work available for employees residing outside Luxembourg.

Luxembourg Residents

Up to 100 days per year of remote work available for employees residing within Luxembourg.

Support newcomers

For newly recruited international employees, LIST provides access to temporary accommodation to ensure a smooth transition and help newcomers settle comfortably during their first months in Luxembourg.

Everyday Convenience & Recognition

Employee Referral Bonus

Employees can recommend people from their professional networks and, under the programme conditions, receive a €700 gross referral bonus.

Sport & Wellness On-Site

Dedicated changing rooms and shower facilities are available on campus, so sporty colleagues can run, cycle, or train during breaks — and return to work refreshed and energized.

Because great science starts with a healthy mind and body.

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