Post-doc position in English linguistics, 60%

10 März 2026
60%
Festanstellung
Englisch (Fliessend)
Basel

Über den Job

As of August 1, 2026, the Department of Languages and Literatures of the University of Basel (English division, Prof. Miriam Locher) is seeking to fill a 60% post-doc position in English linguistics. The position is intended for further academic qualification and is limited in duration (2+4 years).

Your position

Further academic qualification (second book or cumulative)

Two hours of teaching per week in English and/or general linguistics

Administrative tasks

Student advising, supervision of written work, examiner of oral and written exams in English linguistics

Play an active role in the departmental linguistics team

Your profile

excellent, linguistically oriented degree (MA/PhD) in the field of English linguistics (or, if applicable, comparative linguistics)

Independence, initiative, ability to work in a team, commitment to the general interests of the linguistics team

Willingness to be present in Basel for at least two full days

Applications with a postdoctoral project are only possible with a completed doctorate

We offer you

Opportunity for further academic qualification

Opportunity for higher education teaching (BA/MA English, BA/MA Language and Communication)

Diverse role in a dynamic environment at the University of Basel and the Hermann Paul School of Linguistics Basel-Freiburg

Terms of employment in accordance with the University of Basel's personnel and salary regulations

Employment Period:
August 1, 2026 - Juli 31, 2028

Application / Contact

Your application should include:

a cover letter describing your motivation to apply

a CV

a two-page outline of a possible research project

a one-page description of experience in applying/teaching different methodologies

if available, teaching assessments

copy of degrees

two letters of recommendation, ideally from an academic source

examples of relevant work (e.g., MA thesis, PhD)

Application deadline: April 10, 2026

Please apply through the eRecruiting Tool of the University. Unfortunately, applications submitted by other means cannot be considered. For questions, contact Kathrin Eckerth by email: Write an email with the subject Post-doc in English linguistics, Locher.

Universität Basel
4000 Basel