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Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) – DESCOM internships

  • Location

    Belval Campus, Maison des Sciences Humaines
    11, Porte des Sciences
    L-4366 Esch-sur-Alzette

  • Main contact

    Isabelle Voegeli
    Isabelle.voegeli@uni.lu

    IMPORTANT: Please contact descom@uni.lu first if you want to apply or if you have any questions regarding the internships!

  • Secondary contact

    Dora Komnenovic
    dora.komnenovic@uni.lu

  • Description Institute

    The Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) promotes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of contemporary Luxembourgish and European history with a particular focus on new digital methods and tools for historical research, teaching and dissemination. Its communication team is dedicated to promoting understanding and awareness of contemporary and digital history.

  • Description Internship

    Project Management in GLAM institutions

    The Histofest. History on full blast is a history festival launched in 2025 with the aim of bringing history and historical research closer to the public while at the same time trying out different ways of doing public history. In the context of the 2026 edition of the Histofest (October 7-9, 2026) and the “Histofest Encounters” event series following the festival, the C2DH is seeking an intern to help with the organization and promotion of the festival, on-site logistical execution, and post-event reporting and evaluation.

  • Entry requirements

    • Working as a doctoral candidate in Luxembourg
    • Currently enrolled in an graduate program in Humanities.
    • Strong passion for effective science communication.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Basic knowledge of digital video creation tools and social media platforms.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Benefits

    • 2 ECTS.
    • Gain practical experience in project management, event organization, public history and science communication.
    • Work closely with experienced professionals in the field of science communication and public history.

  • Logistical requirements

    • 50-90 hours in total.
    • Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work.

  • Application

    • Interested candidates should submit their CV a cover letter explaining their interest in science communication, and, if available, examples of their previous works.
    • They will be invited for an interview

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