Researcher in History
Universität Luxemburg
Luxembourg

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The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

The Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH) is a research centre for the study, analysis and public dissemination of contemporary history of Luxembourg and Europe with a particular focus on digital methods and tools for doing innovative historical research. It serves as a catalyst for innovative and creative scholarship and new forms of public dissemination and societal engagement with history. For more information about C2DH, please visit: https://www.uni.lu/c2dh-en/

The Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History is looking to hire one postdoctoral researcher in public history. The researcher will be part of the Public History and Outreach (PHO) group (https://www.uni.lu/c2dh-en/research-groups/public-history/).

Focusing on the production of history with a public perspective, public history has developed as one of the most dynamic international fields of the historical discipline. The Public History and Outreach group’s values focus on:

• Engagement with diverse publics
• Inclusive and collaborative projects with a variety of institutional (museums, archives) and community partners
• Open and transparent research processes

We are developing and using interactive media to produce, share, and discuss historical research with the public (https://www.uni.lu/c2dh-en/research-groups/public-history/research/).

Your Role...

• Contribute to and support the research projects and initiatives of the PHO team
• Develop their own public history research project(s)
• Develop and engage in a methodology for assessing the impact of research
• Contribute to the organisation of public history events (conferences, workshops, outreach)
• Contribute to the management of the C²DH crowdsourcing platform Historesch Gesinn https://www.c2dh.uni.lu/projects/historesch-gesinn
• Help to further develop the international research network of the PHO team
• Teach (co-teaching allowed) 2 courses per year (Bachelor or Master levels)

What we expect from you…

• PhD in history, anthropology, cultural studies, media studies, or related field
• Experience required in project management and event organisation
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis is a plus
• Experience in digital projects is a plus
• Strong command of English and good communication skills in one of the following languages: French or German
• Team working spirit and active engagement in public events

Offer...

• A creative and innovative working environment within the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) with great opportunities for training in new digital and public history methodologies

How to apply...

Applications should be submitted online and include

• Cover letter (including the candidate’s motivation to apply for the position)
• A short research proposal that the candidate would like to develop at the C2DH (500 words max.)
• Curriculum vitae including a list of projects and key publications
• Copies of diplomas
• Contact details of two referees

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

General information

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Tentative Start date: 1 October 2024
• Location: Campus Belval
• Job Reference: UOL06587

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 83099 (full time)

For further information please contact: thomas.cauvin@uni.lu

For more information about C²DH, please visit: https://www.uni.lu/c2dh-en/

In return you will get…

• 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

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