2026 Research Associate in Global Anglophone Literatures at the University of Jena

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.

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.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 15, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Jena
• City to studyThuringia
• School to studyUniversity of Jena
• Course to studyGlobal Anglophone Literatures
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• 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 candidate’s 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
   

Requirements

• A Master’s 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

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Online Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the University of Jena webpage.