The PhD students will join the Public History as the New Citizen Science of the Past (PHACS) project hosted at the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) and will work under the direct supervision of Prof. Dr Thomas Cauvin. 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. In collaboration with cultural institutions and universities all over Europe, PHACS studies, researches, but also develops, constructs and evaluates the impact of public participation, coproduction, and shared authority for history-making. Connecting digital participatory practices issued from citizen sciences and crowdsourcing to history-making, PHACS is contributing to reshaping public history methodology. PhD research and projects may for instance focus on (but are not limited to) participatory exhibitions in museums, crowdsourcing cultural heritage, digital public history collections, community-based activities, or historical performances. Research and projects can be done in partnership with local or national partnering cultural institutions.

Activities
- Research and write a history thesis in the domain of contemporary history
- Participate in the development and evaluation of participatory practices in public history
- Contribute to the development of public history training in Europe

Your Profile
- Master’s degree or diploma (Master equivalent) in history or related field
- Experience in/with cultural institutions (especially but not only museums and archives) is an asset
- Knowledge in digital history and/or public participation is an asset
- Excellent command of English and good working knowledge of another language (French, German, Luxembourgish, Italian preferred)

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 and public methodologies
- An attractive salary; work contract subject to public national security system benefits
- A multilingual, international, and interdisciplinary working environment

In Short
- Contract Type: Fixed-term contract 36 months (renewable for up to 48 months; depending on thesis progress evaluation)
- Number of positions: 2
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Belval
- Employee and student status
- Foreseen starting date: 1st of May 2021 -
- Job Reference: UOL03749

Further Information

Candidates should submit the following documents by 31/12/2020:
- Motivation letter (including details about research and/or work experience with participatory practices)
- Curriculum vitae
- List of publications and projects (if available)
- Brief history writing sample (maximum 25 pages) or public history project’s written description (including information about your role, your partnerships and the tasks performed, (maximum 5 pages)) (if applicable)
- Copies of diplomas

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

For further information, please contact: phacs@uni.lu

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.

Here’s what awaits you at the University
- 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. WiFi on campus.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.

The Public History as the New Citizen Science of the Past (PHACS) project is looking to hire a postdoctoral researcher. The researcher will he hosted at the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) and will work under the direct supervision of Prof. Dr Thomas Cauvin. 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. In collaboration with cultural institutions and universities all over Europe, PHACS studies, researches, but also develops, constructs and evaluates the impact of public participation, coproduction, and shared authority for history-making.

The postdoctoral researcher will work in close connection with cultural partners in the city of Esch-sur-Alzette (Luxembourg) to develop, construct, and evaluate the impact of participatory history projects in urban public spaces. Those projects may include, for instance, participatory collecting, community-based research and storytelling, or design of urban participatory spaces and performances. The researcher will contribute to establishing good working relations with partnering institutions, communities, and associations. (S)he will also help coordinate international events, conferences, and workshops.

Activities
- Contribute to the development of public history participatory projects in the city of Esch-sur-Alzette
- Organize and implement outreach activities for PHACS
- Contribute to public history courses and teaching
- Coordinate joint activities with national and international partners

Your Profile
- PhD in contemporary history, digital history, public history or related field
- Excellent command of English and at least one of the following languages (Luxembourgish, Portuguese, French, German)
- Experience in coordinating projects will be a plus
- Experience in community-engagement will be a plus

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 methodologies
- An attractive salary
- A multilingual, international, and interdisciplinary working environment

In Short
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Belval
- Foreseen starting date: June 2021
- Job Reference: UOL03752

Candidates should submit the following document by 31/12/2020:
- Cover letter indicating your motivation for this project, relevant experience and future interest
- Curriculum vitae
- List of publications and projects (if available)
- Copies of diplomas
- Brief history writing sample (maximum 25 pages) or public history project’s written description including information about your role, your partnerships and the tasks performed (maximum 5 pages) (if applicable)
- The contact details of two referees

Please apply ONLINE 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.

Here’s what awaits you at the University
- 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. WiFi on campus. 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 …