"Postdoctoral researcher in quantitative data analysis"

About us

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (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.

Your role

• Support and accomplish data analysis and quantitative modelling for the VOICES project
• Design and execute pipelines for information extraction
• Post-process data sets
• Participate in outreach activities and co-author scientific articles and conference papers

For further information about this position, please contact the principal investigator of the VOICES project, Gabor Mihaly Toth ().

Your profile

• PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or related fields
• Demonstrated advanced experience in quantitative research and data science
• Good knowledge in English
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to meet deadlines and demonstrate methodological, organized, pragmatic, and effective approaches to your work in collaboration with partners
• Advanced knowledge of Python, previous experience with AI and git is an asset
• Previous experience with multimodal, audio and video data is an asset

We offer

• 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 …

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter detailing your motivation for applying to the advertised research topic and/or project, including how your background, interests, and career goals align with its objective
• PhD diploma or a letter/information indicating the expected defense date
• Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
• List of publications

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 12 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval Campus
• Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
• Job Reference: UOL08013

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 85176 (full time).