The University of Luxembourg invites applications for the following position in its Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences:
Doctoral researcher (PhD student) in Visual Studies
(Focus: Visual Analysis of Paintings)
The successful candidate will work in a cotutelle between the University of Luxembourg and the University of Louvain-la-Neuve, within the international research project “Augmented Artwork Analysis” (AAA).
S/he will be based in the Institute of Romance, Media & Arts Studies (IRMA), within the Department of Humanities in the University of Luxembourg, under the supervision of Gian Maria Tore. S/he will work also with the Center for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH) and be a member of the Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Luxembourg. S/he will regularly attend (the scientific activities of the Centre for Early Modern Cultural Analysis (GEMCA), in the University of Louvain-la-Neuve, under the supervision of Ralph Dekoninck.
The thesis will constitute a major contribution to the research project of an international and interdisciplinary team supported by the Fonds National de la Recherche – Luxembourg (FNR) and the Agence Nationale de la Recherche – France (ANR). Experts in Visual Studies, Digital Humanities, Design & Interface, and Artificial Intelligence will work to develop a device of augmented artwork analysis, for the Musée National d’Histoire et d’Art du Luxembourg (MNHA), the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, and the Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille.
Your Role
- Cooperate in the international research project “Augmented Artwork Analysis” (AAA), conducted by the Universities of Lyon 2 and Luxembourg, jointly with the Universities of Louvain-la-Neuve and Liège
- Work at the digital catalogue of paintings of the Musée National d’Histoire et d’Art du Luxembourg (MNHA), the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, the palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
- Compare and question digital cataloguings of artworks, taking into account international open access archives
- Conduct independent research consisting in visual analysis of paintings of the museums mentioned below, in the perspective of the Digital Humanities
- Establish virtual connections between paintings, allowing a deep explanation of them and an innovative proposition for a “virtual museum” (to be built by means of a digital application that the AAA research group will develop)
- Present the researches below in a thesis, submitted within 4 years
- Attend at scientific conferences/meetings, doing presentations and publications (English and/or French)
- Assume administrative responsibilities within the research group, as well as the University of Luxembourg
Your Profile
- Excellent Master’s degree in Visual Studies, or Art History, or Visual Semiotics
- Knowledge of Art History, and especially early modern art
- Expertise in visual analysis
- Fluency in English and French
- Strong feeling for cooperation, exchanges and mobility
- Knowledge of issues in Digital Humanities will be considered as an important asset
We Offer
- An international, multi-lingual research environment
- Intensive mentorship
- Membership in a dynamic and deeply interdisciplinary research team
- Training in an institutional cooperation (working in close relation with several public museums)
- Training in issues of innovative and creative research, and applied science (for public utility)
- Personal workspace at the University of Luxembourg’s Belval Campus and organized stays at the University of Louvain-la-Neuve
In Short
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month – extendable up to 48 months if required
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Foreseen starting date: 15 April 2021
- Location: Belval
- Internal Title: Doctoral Researcher
- Employee and student status
- Job Reference: UOL03944
Further Information
Applications should be submitted online and include:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivation Letter
- Digital copy of diploma certificates and MA transcript(s)
- Names and contact details of two academic referees
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.
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.