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 Research Associate in Digital History

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

The University of Luxembourg is recruiting for the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH) a


Research Associate in Digital History (M/F)

• Reference number : I3-50010126

• 12-months fixed term contract for parental leave replacement

• Part-time 50 %, i.e. 20 hours/week

• Employee status

C²DH is looking for a Digital Historian (Postdoc) to work with us in a vibrant and interdisciplinary and international team of historians, engineers, designers and computer scientists. You will have the opportunity to develop grant applications in the field of Digital Contemporary History, Public History or Digital Research Infrastructures. We also expect you to pursue your research interests in either of these fields. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in History or related disciplines, a strong interest in Digital History and experience in the development of grant applications on a national and European level.

The University of Luxembourg is a multilingual, international research University. The candidate will be based in the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH), 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 historical research. It serves as a catalyst for innovative and creative scholarship and new forms of public dissemination and societal engagement with history in Luxembourg.

Your Role

• Develop and contribute to grant applications on a national and European level in the field of Digital Contemporary History, Public History or Digital Research Infrastructure development

• Conduct research in either of the above mentioned fields


For any questions regarding the advertised position, please contact Dr Marten Düring (marten.during@uni.lu).

Your Profile

• PhD in History

• Strong interest in Digital Contemporary History and Digital Humanities research

• Ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team

• Experience in the development of grant applications is highly desirable

• Great communication skills

• Ability to meet deadlines and demonstrate methodological, organised, pragmatic and effective approaches to your work

• Fluency in English is required, knowledge of French and/or German are considered an asset

Further Information

Deadline for Application: 27th August 2017
Earliest Planned Start Date: 1st October 2017

Please submit your application (CV and cover letter) in English online with the reference. Applications have to be submitted online using this link: http://emea3.mrted.ly/1jckq


Applications will be handled in strict confidence.
The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer.