Doctoral Positions in the GRF-Funded Research Training Group "Literature and the Public Sphere in Differentiated Contemporary Cultures" (m/f/d)

• Regular promotion to the next level and increase in salary pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement for the public service of the German Länder (TV-L) or remuneration pursuant to the Bavarian Public Servants Remuneration Act (BayBesG) plus an additional annual bonus
  
• 30 days annual leave at five working days per week with additional free days on December 24 and 31
  
• Occupational pension scheme and asset accumulation savings scheme

• Excellent support during the academic qualification phase
  
• Structured doctoral degree programs
  
• Systematic career development in collaboration with the Graduate Center
  
• Thorough onboarding process with a dedicated team
  
• Subsidized food and drinks in our student restaurants
  
• Place of work within comfortable walking distance of public transport
  
• Family-friendly environment with childcare options, also during school holidays
  
• Flexible working hours
  
• A wide range of training courses and opportunities for professional development
  
• Active health management

• Independent research and completion of a dissertation within the thematic scope of the Research Training Group "Literature and the Public Sphere in Differentiated Contemporary Cultures."
  
• Active participation in interdisciplinary events, workshops, and colloquia organized by the Research Training Group
  
• Collaboration with other doctoral researchers as well as national and international scholars within the research network
  
• Contribution to the organization and execution of Research Training Group activities (e.g. conferences, lectures, readings)
  
• Engagement and cooperation with the partner institutions involved in the Research Training Group
  
• If applicable, presentation of research findings at national and international conferences, as well as publication in relevant academic journals or media

• Excellent academic degree in one of the following fields: Digital Humanities, Book Studies, (Cultural) Sociology, Media/Communication Studies, Romance Studies, Comparative Literature, American Studies, English Studies, or German Studies
  
• Innovative project proposal
  
• Intercultural competence and an interest in interdisciplinary work
  
• Proficiency in abstract theoretical thinking
  
• Proven experience in applying fundamental research methods relevant to the RTG
  
• Proficiency in the two working languages of the RTG: B2 level in both German and English, C1 level in either German or English
  
• Initial publications, presentations, or administrative experience in the academic field (e.g. as a student assistant) are desirable
  
• Independence and ability to work in a team to contribute to an interdisciplinary research project

11 doctoral positions are available. An extension of the doctoral positions by 6 months is possible.

For more information on the qualification concept and the researchers involved in the RTG, please visit: https://www.literaturundoeffentlichkeit.phil.fau.de. For content-related questions please contact the two speakers of the RTG: dirk.niefanger@fau.de and antje.kley@fau.de. For organizational matters please reach out to the coordinators: grk2806-koordination@fau.de.

Please submit the following documents with your application:

1. cover letter
   
2. curriculum vitae
   
3. research proposal (8–10 pages)
   
4. academic certificates (MA, State Exam or equivalent degree)
   
5. language certificate(s) (may be submitted within 1 year if necessary)
   
6. work sample (e.g. master thesis)