The Department of Chinese Studies is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher. The ERC-funded project SINOFANTASY (Starting Grant #101220119, PI Jun.-Prof. Dr. Jessica Imbach) investigates the rise and impact of contemporary Chinese fantasy fiction, which encompasses a wide range of genres such as xuanhuan (Eastern fantasy), qihuan (Western fantasy) and kehuan (science fiction).
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Summary
Requirements
- PhD in Media Studies, Cultural Anthropology, Chinese Studies, or a closely related discipline
- In-depth familiarity with contemporary Chinese media landscape
- Demonstrated experience in conducting research on new media and digital platforms
- Additional assets include experience with fieldwork and related empirical research methods
- Excellent knowledge of modern Chinese and strong academic English skills (C1 level or above)
- Ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment
Application Documents
- Letter of motivation outlining your interest in SINOFANTASY and your relevant experience
- Full academic CV and publication list
- Two scholarly articles or selected dissertation chapters
- Relevant degree certificates and diplomas
- Names and contact details of two referees
Application Deadline
October 21, 2025How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
University of Freiburg on intranet.uni-freiburg.de to apply
Please send your application including supporting documents mentioned above citing the reference number 4515, by 21 October 2025 at the latest. The application should be sent as one PDF to the following address: E-Mail: [email protected]
For enquiries, please contact Jun.-Prof. Dr. Jessica Imbach: [email protected].
For more information, kindly visit University of Freiburg scholarship webpage.
