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Date: 2026-04-16 08:44:21+00:00
From: Marten DURING <marten.during@uni.lu>
Subject: Hiring PhD in Global Connectivity of Antinuclear Resistance at C2DH
Dear all,
I am currently hiring for a PhD position, and I would be grateful if you could
help me spread the word - all details below.
Many thanks,
Marten
Your role
You will study the personal and intellectual connectivity of antinuclear
movements in a global perspective, a genuine gap in the history of antinuclear
movements. While earlier work has shown that such connectivity existed between
European countries and the United States, the PhD project will expand the focus
to include hitherto understudied countries like India, Taiwan and Japan. Rooted
in the theoretical frameworks of transnational history, the project will compare
evolving knowledge horizons, idea transfers and their appropriation against the
background domestic political and societal contexts.
As part of this project you will:
* Conduct original archival research into historical antinuclear movement
publications, drawing e.g. on digitized newspaper collections, activist
bulletins, and grey literature held in national and international repositories
* Apply state-of-the-art digital methods — including e.g. AI services, text
analysis, corpus exploration, and data visualization — to trace the circulation
of ideas across national contexts
* Work with state-of-the-art research platforms provided by the Impresso
project : https://impresso-project.ch/
* Contribute to teaching and supervision activities at MA level, including
seminar preparation and feedback on student work, gaining hands-on experience in
academic pedagogy within a digital history context
Your profile
You hold a Master’s degree in history, digital humanities, computer science, or
a related field, and have hands-on experience with historical research through
your thesis and/or past projects.
If your background is primarily in history or the humanities, you have some
familiarity with digital or computational methods such as text analysis, data
exploration, and work with contemporary AI platforms, and are willing to develop
throughout the project. If your background is in computer science or a related
technical field, you bring demonstrated interest in historical research
questions, and are strongly motivated to deepen your historical research skills
within a collaborative humanities environment.
In either case, you embody both technical curiosity and genuine historical
sensibility.
Language Requirements:
Applicants must demonstrate at least B2-level proficiency in the language of
their thesis. For details and accepted certificates, please visit the
Application for admission – Doctoral
Candidates<https://www.uni.lu/en/admissions/doctoral-candidates>.
We offer
* A modern, dynamic university with a personal and inclusive atmosphere.
Multilingual and international character. Staff coming from more than 90
countries. Member of The Guild of European Research Intensive Universities
* An exceptional research environment, supported by skilled staff and high-
quality equipment. Strong links to professional sectors and the Luxembourg
labour market. A unique urban campus with excellent infrastructure
* A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European
institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and a wide range of
non-academic partners including ministries, local governments, associations, and
NGOs
How to apply
Applications should include:
* Curriculum Vitae
* Cover letter presenting your motivation for this doctoral thesis topic,
and explaining how your qualifications and aspirations align with its academic
focus
* Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
* A description of your historical and technical expertise (500 words)
Early 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 Month
* Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
* Location: Belval Campus
* Internal Title: Doctoral Researcher
* Job Reference: UOL08122
The yearly gross salary for every Doctoral researcher at the UL is EUR 41976
(full time).
About us
The University of Luxembourg<https://www.uni.lu/en/> is an international
research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary
character.
The Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital
History<https://www.c2dh.uni.lu/> (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.
Application link: https://uniluxembourg.recruitmentplatform.com/apply.html?jobId
=QMUFK026203F3VBQB7V7VV4S8-162406&langCode=en_GB
--
A-Prof. Dr. Marten Düring
Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History
UNIVERSITÉ DU LUXEMBOURG
BELVAL CAMPUS
Room 4.135
2, avenue de l’Université
L-4365 Esch-sur-Alzette
T +352 46 66 44 9029<tel:+3524666449029>
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