University Assistant (PhD position)

Start date/duration:

• from 15.02.2026
• for 4 years

Administrative unit:

• Department of English

Job Description:

Your tasks:

• Writing a PhD thesis in English literary studies
• Independent research, academic publications
• Academic teaching and supervision of students
• Support of research in the department
• Professional training
• Administrative tasks

Your profile

• Completed subject-related Master's, Magister or Diplom degree programme in the area of anglophone literary/cultural studies
• Excellent competence in English (C2), basic competence (B1) in German
• Organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a team, communicative and pedagogic competence
• Relevant international experience, experience with research organisation or with teaching are an advantage

Your application should include: letter of motivation, CV, relevant transcripts and certificates, name/contact details for a possible referee, a description of your planned PhD project in the area of British/Anglophone literary studies (no more than 5 pages, plus time line), PDF of your MA thesis

The description associated with this job duties and requirements can be found at:

Our offer:

With us, you can expect exciting tasks, flexible working hours, a family‑friendly working environment, attractive training and development opportunities, a paid lunch break, a meal allowance and much more!

https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/career/additional-benefits/

We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 10.12.2025 stating the code PHIL-KULT-15498

Contact:

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The University of Innsbruck emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy.

The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. This is particularely true for leading positions and scientific job offers. In case of underrepresentation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.

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