[Commlist] PhD position at C2DH, University of Luxembourg

The HIVI project (“A history of online virality”), funded by the FNR and 
hosted at the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History 
(C²DH, University of Luxembourg) is looking for a PhD student who will 
work under the direct supervision of Prof. Dr Valérie Schafer.

Her/his PhD research will shed light on a rather unknown history, that 
of digitalisation in Luxembourg. The work of contextualising the 
emergence of the first ISPs and websites (developed by the government, 
museums, individuals, etc.), analysing the pace of development of online 
social media, drawing on the Web archives collected by the BnL for 
example, and carrying out a series of oral interviews is at the core of 
this research dedicated to the history of the country’s digitalisation 
and more broadly its technical, social and cultural history.

The doctoral researcher will work in close connection with the HIVI 
team. (S)he will also help coordinate international events, conferences, 
and workshops.

- Prepare and write a doctoral thesis on “Digital cultures and their 
development in Luxembourg (late 1990s to the present day)”

- Participate in the FLSHASE Doctoral School and the skills trainings of 
the Doctoral Training Unit on “Digital History and Hermeneutics”

- Engage in and contribute to the dynamics of the HIVI research team

- Disseminate results through scientific publications

Profile

- Master’s degree or diploma (Master equivalent) in history or related 
field, preferably with a specialisation in contemporary history or/and 
in history of technology and a strong interest for the history of the Web

- Good digital literacy and skills in digital history

- Ability to participate to a collective research project

- Language skills: excellent working knowledge of French and English 
(Luxembourgish and German would be a strong asset too)

In Short

  * Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (up to 48 months if required)
  * Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
  * Location: Belval
  * Foreseen starting date: March 2021


Applications should be submitted online and include:

  * Cover letter indicating your motivation for this project, relevant
    experience and future interest
  * Curriculum vitae
  * Copies of diplomas
  * The contact details of one referee

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be 
processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR 
system.


For application and more details see
https://recruitment.uni.lu/en/details.html?nPostingId=57636&nPostingTargetId=80079&id=QMUFK026203F3VBQB7V7VV4S8&LG=UK&mask=karriereseiten&sType=Social%20Recruiting 

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