An an internationally operating research university with about 36,000 students and 7 faculties, the University of Bonn is looking for a

Researcher English Medieval Studies (100%)

in the Department of English, American and Celtic Studies.

This is a doctoral or postdoctoral position from 1st February 2018 until 31st January 2021, with the possibility of an extension after this period.

Requirements:
- MA/PhD in Medieval Studies, English Literatures and Cultures or related disciplines
- Fluency in English
- German language skills or willingness to learn
- Proposal for a dissertation or postdoc project in Old or Middle English literature that can realistically be completed within three years
- Adequate linguistic skills to carry out research project

Duties:
- Course design and teaching in English Medieval Studies (4 SWS/hours per week); All teaching is done in English
- Participation in student assessment and mentoring as well as associated administrative responsibilities
- Participation in research and publication projects, conference and outreach activities
- Execution of independent research project

We are offering:
- Salary level: TV-L E 13
- Teaching load: 4 hours per week
- Total work load: 39.83 hours per week
- A reduced rate public transport travel pass is available on request

The University of Bonn is an equal-opportunity employer.

The closing date for applications is 1st December 2017. The reference number is 77/17/3.13.

Applications consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, project proposal for doctoral dissertation or postdoc project (3-7 pp), writing sample (15-25 pp double-spaced), and two reference letters which can be sent directly by referees. Please send your application and reference letters to idumitre@uni-bonn.de or to the address below, marking your correspondence “Researcher English Medieval Studies.”

Frau Prof. Dr. Irina Dumitrescu
Institut für Anglistik, Amerikanistik und Keltologie
Universität Bonn
Regina-Pacis-Weg 5
53113 Bonn
Germany

Interviews will be held by Skype.