Doctoral Researcher in Economic & Financial History: Panama
ERC-funded PhD position exploring global tax networks and offshore financial infrastructures with digital history methods.
Best for:Best for historians, economists, or social scientists with a master’s degree in related fields, strong research skills, and an interest in digital history, financial networks, and interdisciplinary methodologies.
Overview
This doctoral position at the University of Luxembourg’s Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) focuses on the ERC-funded DIGSHELL project, which investigates the history of global tax networks through case studies in Panama, Singapore, and the British Virgin Islands. The successful candidate will conduct interdisciplinary research combining archival work, field studies, and advanced digital methods—including data analysis, visualization tools, and generative AI—to uncover the dynamics of multi-jurisdictional financial systems. The role involves international research stays, collaboration with global experts, and dissemination of findings through academic publications and conferences. Supervised by Professor Benoît Majerus, this position is ideal for historians, economists, or social scientists with a passion for digital humanities and financial history.
What you'll do
- Conduct archival and field research in Luxembourg, Panama, Singapore, and the British Virgin Islands to gather primary sources on global tax networks.
- Develop and apply advanced digital methods—including data analysis, visualization tools, and generative AI—to analyze historical financial infrastructures.
- Collaborate with international researchers and participate in conferences, workshops, and networking events to disseminate findings.
- Publish research results in high-ranking academic journals and present at conferences within the field of economic and financial history.
- Develop a two-page research proposal outlining the project’s methodology, sources, and expected outcomes.
- Engage in interdisciplinary research, combining historical analysis with computational techniques to study financial networks.
- Contribute to the broader DIGSHELL project by integrating findings into a comprehensive study of global tax networks.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree or equivalent in history, economics, political science, social science, or a related field.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; B2-level proficiency required for thesis language (additional language proficiency may be required depending on thesis topic).
Instruction: English
- Proven interest and expertise in digital history, financial history, offshore studies, fiscal studies, or network research.
- Excellent command of English (B2-level or higher) for academic writing and communication.
- Ability to conduct archival research and fieldwork in multiple countries.
- Familiarity with digital tools for data analysis, visualization, and computational methods.
- Strong research and analytical skills to develop and execute a doctoral thesis.
- Applicants must demonstrate at least B2-level proficiency in the language of their thesis.
- No nationality restrictions mentioned; open to all qualified candidates.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-27
Applicants must submit their application online through the University of Luxembourg’s HR system. The application package must include a CV, cover letter, university transcripts, a reference contact, and a two-page research proposal. Early applications are encouraged as the position will be filled upon receipt of suitable candidates. Email applications will not be considered.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter explaining motivation and alignment with the project’s academic focus
- Transcript of all university-level courses taken
- Name, contact information, and current position of 1 referee
- Two-page project proposal (research question, sources, methodology)
Contact
Benoît Majerus· Professor
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