University Assistant (postdoc)

Job Description:

Main duties:

• Independent research in the field of British/anglophone (not US-American) literary studies
• Implementation of a postdoc research project in this field
• Publication and conference activities
• Application for third-party funding
• Independent teaching of courses in different periods and genres in all curricula (BA English and American Studies, MA English and American studies, BA and MA teacher training)
• Supervision of BA theses
• Administrative support
• Participation in research projects at the department and in the University’s research centres

Necessary qualifications:

• Completed doctorate (PhD) in British/Anglophone literary studies (with above-average result)
• Evident research competence in the field of British/Anglophone literary studies
• Excellent didactic abilities
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team; high capacity for independent work and demonstrable organisational skills
• Good German language skills (at least B2) and excellent English language skills (C2)

Desirable:

• Experience with teaching in higher education
• Ideally research interests in postcolonial studies, studies of migration or early modern studies

Please include the following in your application:

• Letter of motivation
• Academic CV
• All relevant academic certificates
• List of publications, conference and teaching activities
• Name/contact details for two possible referees
• Description of a planned research project in the area of British/Anglophone (not US-American) literary studies (max 5 pages)
• Your PhD disseration as a pdf

Euraxess:

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/platforms/jobs/139/PHIL-KULT-15741

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

https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/personalabteilung/wissenschaftliches_personal/profile/#post-doc

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/

Application:

We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 22.05.2026 stating the code PHIL-KULT-15741

Contact:

If you have any questions about the tender, please contact:

Univ. Prof. Dr. Dorothee Birke
Email: Dorothee.Birke@uibk.ac.at

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.

The University of Innsbruck bears the "We are inclusive" seal of approval. We therefore expressly invite qualified individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses to apply.