Doctoral position (f/m/x) - Comparative Literature

18 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Cologne

Research Field

Literature » Other
Sociology » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

1 Jun 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
DFG-Research Training Group (GRK) 2661 “anschließen – ausschließen – Cultural Dynamics Beyond Globalized Networks“

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region. Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in science, technology, and administration.

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Cologne invites applications for 1 doctoral position in the newly established Research Training Group “anschließen - ausschließen – Cultural Dynamics Beyond Globalized Networks“, a joint project with the Academy of Media Arts Cologne (KHM) and TH Köln (University of Applied Sciences), funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).

The position is advertised for Comparative Literature. Further information on the Research Training Group can be found at https://www.anschliessenausschliessen.de .

YOUR TASKS

• completion of a PhD project within the contract period
• collaboration in the academic development of the Research Training Group
• active participation in the academic activities of the Research Training Group

YOUR PROFILE

• a completed university degree with excellent results leading to a doctorate in Comparative Literature
• a PhD project that fits into the framework of the Research Training Group
• willingness for an active participation in an inter- national, interdisciplinary and multilingual environment

WE OFFER

• structured, interdisciplinary as well as internationally networked doctoral program
• an international working environment supporting the career development of scholars
• a diverse working environment with equal opportunities
• support in balancing work and family life
• extensive advanced training opportunities
• occupational health management offers
• flexible working time models

The University of Cologne is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Women are especially encouraged to apply and will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities / special needs or of equal status.

The position is available from October 1st, 2024 on a part-time basis (25,89 hours per week / 65%). It is limited for 3 years. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary will be based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.

Your convincing application with proof of the required qualifications should include the following: a letter of motivation, CV, degree and other certificates, research proposal of 5 pages plus bibliography, 2 confidential letters of recommendation from University teachers.

Please send it by email (in one pdf-file) without a photo to: [email protected] .

The reference number is Wiss2405-16. The application deadline is 01.06.2024. The letters of recommendation should be sent separately to the same address.

For further information about the position, please contact Professor Dr Stefan Kramer ([email protected] ).

Requirements

Research Field

Literature

Years of Research Experience

None

Research Field

Sociology

Years of Research Experience

None

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Cologne

Country

Germany

City

Cologne

Postal Code

50923

Street

Albertus Magnus Platz

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/university-of-cologne/2024/doctoral-position-f…

Contact

City

Cologne

Website

http://www.portal.uni-koeln.de/uoc_home.html?L=1

Postal Code

50923

STATUS: EXPIRED