Postdoc in The Field of Contemporary History

il y a 2 semaines


Luxembourg Université du Luxembourg Temps plein

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.

The Postdoc will be a member of the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH) at the University of Luxembourg. He/she will work under supervision of Ass-Prof. Dr. Denis Scuto.

**Your Role...**:
Realisation of a study on the history of the Esch Gas Plant/Sudgaz/Sudenergie as a postdoctoral researcher. The gas plant’s history goes back to 1899. Writing its history means dealing with history of industry, economic history, urban history, social relations, labor history, working conditions on a national and transnational level.

**Activities**
- Do research and write a publication about the history of the 125 years of Esch Gas Plant/Sudgaz/Sudenergie (1899-2024) and help building a website on the history of the gas plant
- Collect and review literature and archival sources
- Coordinate and supervise the data retrieval
- Active engagement in the cooperation between C2DH and CSL
- Conduct and analyse oral history interviews
- Contribute to research in the field of Contemporary History of Luxembourg

**What we expect from you**:

- PhD in Contemporary History
- Research profile in the field of Contemporary History with a specialization in social and industrial history or related field
- Excellent command of the following languages: German, English, French
- Good digital literacy

**We 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 research tools and methodologies

**In Short...**:

- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 12 Month
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Belval
- Job Reference: UOL06143

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

**How to apply...**:
Applications should be submitted online and include:

- Cover letter indicating your motivation for this project, relevant experience and future interest
- Curriculum vitae
- List of publications and projects
- Copies of diplomas

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.

**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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