Postdoctoral Researcher in Contemporary & Digital History

About the C2DHThe University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.The Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) at the University of Luxembourg is an interdisciplinary research centre committed to high-quality research and public dissemination in the field of contemporary history with a particular focus on digital methods and tools. The C²DH\’s ambition is to venture off the beaten track and find new ways of doing, teaching and presenting contemporary history of Luxembourg and the history of Europe in the 20th and 21st centuries. It serves as a catalyst for innovative and creative scholarship and new forms of public dissemination.Your roleConduct independent research within the \“Digital History & Historiography\“ axes of the centreContribute to the development of training materials and workshops for MA students and doctoral candidatesParticipate in \“trading zone initiatives\“ of the C2DH and support interdisciplinary collaboration between research groupsPublish in high-impact journals and present your work at international conferencesAssist in the support and coordination of research activities of the C2DH director Your profilePhD in History, Digital Humanities, Data Science, or a related fieldStrong interest in digital history, machine learning, data visualization, digital hermeneutics; an interest in media history or history of technology would be an assetFluency in English and good knowledge of French or GermanAbility to work both independently and in a team and to meet deadlinesPragmatic and effective in the organization of work and goal-oriented in terms of outcomesWe offerMultilingual 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 infrastructureA 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 …How to applyApplications should include:Curriculum VitaeCover letterList of publications and projectsCopies of diplomasEarly application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students. General information:Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 MonthWork Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per WeekLocation: Belval CampusInternal Title: Postdoctoral researcherJob Reference: UOL07750 The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 85176 (full time).