The Department of English at the University of Basel is looking for a full-time (100%) assistant in English literature and culture studies (with Professor Ina Habermann).

Your position

The successful applicant will

• write their habilitation thesis/second book (part of the working hours are reserved for the research project), publish academic articles, attend relevant conferences, give conference talks, and engage with the activities of the Department of English;
• teach 3 courses per year on the BA and/or the MA level;
• support the chair in her academic and administrative work;
• perform administrative duties, such as student advising and active involvement in the planning and organisation of departmental structures, processes, and courses of study.

Your profile

Candidates should have a PhD in English Studies and a sustained interest in English literature and culture. Practical experience in the theatre is appreciated.

We offer you

You will work in a vibrant and research-active department. The conditions of employment are based on the regulations of the University of Basel. Assistant positions are fixed term (2+4 years for postdoctoral assistants).

Application

Please apply via the university's e-recruiting tool by 15th May 2026 providing the following:

• a motivational cover letter
• a CV
• a piece of writing of no more than 30 pages that best represents the applicant's research, e.g. a chapter of their PhD thesis or a published academic article
• a sketch of a possible habilitation thesis/second book project
• copies of university diplomas

Please note that an internal application is to be expected.

Please apply through the eRecruiting Tool of the University. Applications submitted by other means cannot be considered.