Phd Position, Research Associate In Global Anglophone Literatures

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.