Freie Universität Berlin
Zentralinstitut John-F.-Kennedy-Institut - Abteilung Literatur
The John F. Kennedy Institute for North American Studies (JFKI) is an interdisciplinary research and teaching institute at the Freie Universität Berlin. The six disciplines represented at the institute, the numerous scholarship and exchange programs as well as the research library, which is unique in Europe and focuses on North America, enable first-class studies that combine scientific depth with disciplinary diversity.
The position is assigned to the Chair of North American Literature (Prof. Dr. Stefanie Mueller) at the John-F.-Kennedy Institute and is available for up to 6 years (fixed term), starting March 1, 2025. It addresses early-career researchers in American Literary Studies who seek a post- doctoral degree (Habilitation) and who have a research interest in the Environmental Humanities, among others.
Research Assistant (postdoc) (m/w/d)
full-time-job
limited up to 6 years
salary grade (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L FU
reference code: JFK PostDoc Lit.
Tasks
- Developing and conducting an independent research project in environmental humanities, with a special focus on climate change.
- Contributing to the Chair’s research focus on “Climate Change in Literature.”
- Teaching in BA and MA North American Literature.
- Publication of research results.
- Administrative duties.
The position serves the applicant's own scientific qualification.
Requirements
Requirements:
- A university degree and doctorate in American Studies / North American literature.
Desirable:
- An above-average university degree and doctorate in American Studies / North American literature.
- Previous teaching experience in American Studies/North American literature.
- Interest in questions of literary theory, pop culture, or intermediality.
- Expertise in narratology, more-than-human studies, affect theory.
- Interest in and ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
- Administrative experience.
How to apply
Applications should include a cover letter, academic CV, copies of all certificates of academic qualification, a list of publications, evidence of teaching competence (such as a list of courses previously taught), two writing samples (incl. the published or unpublished version of the PhD thesis plus something else), and contact details of two references that may be called.
Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with all documents listed above, indicating the reference code, in PDF format (preferably as one document) to Prof. Dr. Stefanie Müller literature@jfki.fu-berlin.de or postal to
Freie Universität Berlin
Zentralinstitut John-F.-Kennedy-Institut Abteilung Literatur
Frau Prof. Dr. Stefanie Müller
Lansstr. 7-9
14195 Berlin (Dahlem)
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Facts
Published | 04.11.2024 |
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Category | Research assistant |
Location | Germany, Berlin, Berlin |
Area of responsibility | Design / Media / Culture, Humanities and social sciences, Languages |
Start date (earliest) | Earliest possible |
Duration | limited up to 6 years |
Full/Part-time | full-time-job |
Remuneration | salary grade (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L FU |
Working language and expected level |
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Homepage | https://www.fu-berlin.de/ |
Requirements
Qualification | Abgeschlossenes wiss. Hochschulstudium und Promotion |
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Field of study | Creative and applied arts, Humanities, Languages |
Contact
Reference number | JF- JFK PostDoc Lit._E |
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Contact person | Frau Prof. Dr. Stefanie Müller |
Apply
Application deadline | 25.11.2024 |
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Reference number | JF- JFK PostDoc Lit._E |
By post | Freie Universität Berlin
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By email | literature@jfki.fu-berlin.de |