Student Assistantship at Chair for Early Modern English Literature

Student Assistantship at Chair for Early Modern English Literature

The English Department of the University of Zurich invites applications for a student assistant to start on 1 August 2024 at the Chair for Early Modern English Literature (Prof. Dr. Isabel Karremann). This student assistant position is initially limited to one year, with the possibility of extension until the MA-degree has been completed. The position is open to students at the English Department.

Student Assistantship at Chair for Early Modern English Literature

Our student assistant will support the Chair for Early Modern English Literature in research and teaching related tasks. Through this, you will get in touch with current publication projects, learn about conference organization, and be involved in the team meetings. This will give you deeper insights into current work done in early modern studies and give you the opportunity to work on your MA-thesis on a related topic.

Candidates should be proficient in both English and German and have an excellent BA degree in the field of English literature. You should take a strong interest in the literature and culture from the Renaissance to around 1800. You have basic skills in office programs (word, power-point) and Adobe Reader.

We offer a student assistantship position with a workload of 10 % in a collegial, supportive and stimulating work environment. The position is initially limited to a one-year period, with possible extensions per semester until the MA-degree has been completed.

Prof. Dr. Isabel Karremann