PhD position, Research Associate in Global Anglophone Literatures

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Vacancy ID: 141/2026

Closing date: 2026-06-15

The Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a dynamic and innovation-driven university centrally located in Germany. With a broad range of disciplines, it shapes the future through excellent research and teaching. Its scientific excellence is reflected in the profile areas Light – Life – Liberty, which provide pioneering insights and sustainable solutions for the society of tomorrow. Through close collaborations with leading research institutions, innovative companies, and renowned cultural organizations, it advances interdisciplinary developments. With around 17,000 students and approximately 10,000 employees, it defines Jena as a vibrant, internationally connected city of science and innovation.

The Chair of Anglophone Literatures in a Global Environment at the Department of English and American Studies seeks to fill the position of a

PhD position, Research Associate in Global Anglophone Literatures

commencing on 01.10.2026.

We offer a part-time position (50%, 20 hours per week) initially as a fixed-term appointment for three years (until 30.09.2029)

As a PhD candidate, you will have the opportunity of completing your doctoral thesis in the area of global literatures, teach into the program at the Department of English and American Studies, and engage in career development programs in the course of your studies.

Your responsibilities:

Work on your own scientific qualification project, that is a PhD project in the area of global Anglophone literatures towards a timely completion

Conduct interdisciplinary research

Support teaching in the English and American Studies Institute by teaching one seminar a semester

Support the Chair in administrative tasks

Your profile:

A Masters degree in Anglophone literatures in English

A research proposal of 1000 words with a focus on one or more the following areas: environmental humanities, oceanic studies, post-humanist approaches, material cultures, Indigenous literatures, border studies, creative criticism

Experience or ability in teaching seminars in literary studies at a higher degree level

Preference will be given to applicants who have a proficient knowledge of German and the experience of studying/working in German universities

Are you hesitating because you dont meet one or some of our requirements? Please do not hesitate to apply and give us a chance to get to know you. For more information, please contact Jun-Prof. Keyvan Allahyari:

We offer:

An exciting and varied scope of activities with intellectual freedom

Supervision of your PhD project, and mentoring for future academic prospects

Workspace

Opportunities to build up your experience and resume as a university level teacher and researcher

Flexible working hours

A family-friendly working environment with a variety of offers for families: University Family Office JUniFamilie and flexible childcare (JUniKinder);

Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV-L) up to salary scale E13 — depending on the candidates personal qualifications—, including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement.

30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31

Candidates with severe disabilities will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications and suitability.

Are you eager to work for us? Then apply by 15.06.2026 using our online form.