Postdoctoral Assistant in English Literature and Culture Studies

Your position

The successful applicant will

• write their habilitation thesis/second book (part of the working hours are reserved for the research project), publish academic articles, attend relevant conferences, give conference talks, and engage with the activities of the Department of English;
• teach 3 courses per year on the BA and/or the MA level;
• support the chair in her academic and administrative work;
• perform administrative duties, such as student advising and active involvement in the planning and organisation of departmental structures, processes, and courses of study.

Your profile

Candidates should have a PhD in English Studies and a sustained interest in English literature and culture. Practical experience in the theatre is appreciated.

We offer you

You will work in a vibrant and research-active department. The conditions of employment are based on the regulations of the University of Basel. Assistant positions are fixed term (2+4 years for postdoctoral assistants).