Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x)
Institution: Faculty of Languages and Literatures - Department of English Literature and American Studies, Chair of English Literature with a specialization in Early Modern literature (Prof. Dr. Claudia Olk)
Remuneration group: TV-L E13
Full-time / Part-time: Full-time (100%)
Start date: 01.04.2027 (limited until 30.09.2027)
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is a leading research university in Europe. Since its founding in 1472 it has been committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching.
We are looking for you:
Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x)
in Munich
Your tasks and responsibilities:
- Independent research and publication work
- Collaboration on the Chair’s research and publication projects
- Supporting the Chair in the preparation and organization of conferences and research projects.
- Delivering teaching modules (five hours per week) on the English Literature programmes
- Assisting with examinations and with the coordination and delivery of course modules
Your qualifications:
- Candidates are required to have a doctorate in English Literature, including Shakespeare Studies
- Research interests in one or more areas of English Literature from the late Middle Ages to the present day; knowledge and specialisms in the late Middle Ages, the Early Modern period are desirable
- Suitability for teaching; experience in university teaching
- All work will be conducted in English, therefore native proficiency in English is required
Benefits:
- Your workplace is centrally located in Munich and is very easily accessible by public transport.
- Salary based on the TV-L scale
- A welcoming, inclusive atmosphere that highly values ambition, collaboration and individual contribution
- Also possible in a part-time capacity.
- People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.
Contact:
Please submit your complete application documents, a writing sample, a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (max. two pages), short statement of your general research interests to: [email protected]. The deadline for applications is 14.11.2026.