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 project Public History as the New Citizen Science of the Past (PHACS) at C2DH is looking to hire an administrative assistant as part of a recent ATTRACT Fellowship granted by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR).
Your Role…
The jobholder’s role is to provide effective and efficient administrative support to the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) under the supervision of the Assistant to the Director of the C²DH for the PHACS project, led by Professor Thomas Cauvin, whose team aims to develop public history as a new participatory model for interpreting the past. The jobholder will report directly to the Personal Assistant of the C²DH Director and Prof. Cauvin.
He/She will work closely with the C²DH Administrative Assistants and the central services of the University, notably the accounting department (SFC), logistics (SLO) and external suppliers.
This job includes mainly the following activities:
- Agenda Management and inbox screening
- Administration of business trips, acquisition orders, invoices
- Organisation of conferences, exhibits, events, logistics etc.
- Welcoming visitors, sorting out mail, handling phone calls
- Support for presentations and lectures
- Liaise with the university administration
- Support with social media & communication material
- Budget follow up
What we expect from you…
- Graduate secretary or equivalent experience in that area
- 2 – 4 years of experience in administration/secretary’s office, preferably in a research or academic environment
- Excellent language skills: Fluency in English, French and/or German
- Excellent communication and organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency with modern office software and content management systems
- Team player, able to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
- Ability to meet deadlines and demonstrate methodological, organised, pragmatic and effective approaches to the work
We offer…
- A motivating and interesting job within an international research environment
- Member of an expanding and dynamic team of highly motivated people building the third interdisciplinary centre of the University
- Opportunity to implement state of the art administrative tools
In Short…
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
- Work Hours: Part Time 20.0 Hours per Week (4 hours / day)
- Foreseen starting date: August 2022
- Location: Belval
- Job Reference: UOL05065
How to apply…
Applications should be submitted online and include:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter
Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply 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.
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 …
Further information…
For further information about the position, please contact Brigitte MELCHIOR: Brigitte.melchior@uni.lu
For more information about C²DH, please visit: https://wwwen.uni.lu/c2dh and https://www.C2DH.uni.lu