We are looking for you:

Position of Research Associate at the Chair of English Literature (focus: Early Modern English Literature) (m/f/x)

in Munich

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Individual research and publication projects with the opportunity to work on a doctoral thesis
• Participation in the research and publication activities of the Chair
• Preparation and organization of conferences and research projects, as well as support with administrative tasks
• Conducting teaching sessions (2,5 hours per week) in the English Literature Studies programmes
• Conducting exams and contribution to the development of study modules
• Work in the Shakespeare Research Library.

Your qualifications:

• Above-average degree in English Literature and/or Comparative Literature
• Research interests in one or several areas of English Literature from the late Middle Ages to the present; expertise in the fields of late Medieval and Early Modern Literature, Shakespeare Studies, Modernity, Literary Theory and Aesthetics is welcome
• Interest in library work and preferably relevant experience in the field
• Willingness to receive library training
• Excellent command of English (sound knowledge of at least one more modern language and basic knowledge of Latin are welcome)
• good organizational skills
• Pedagogical skills; preferably academic teaching experience
• An outline (ca. two pages) of your doctoral research project in English should be included in the application.

Benefits:

Your office is located in the centre of Munich and easily accessible by public transport. We offer you an interesting and responsible position with good opportunities for further training and development.

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:

Please format your application document (full resume, certificates, ca. two pages project description, if possible as ONE PDF file and send it to sekretariat.olk@anglistik.uni-muenchen.de
contact: Petra Hustert
Please note that we will not be able to cover travel expenses for job interviews at LMU

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