Postdoc Position in English Linguistics

University of Basel Department of Languages and Literatures

Post-doc position in English linguistics, 60%

60%, Starting Date: 1.8.2026

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 - July 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: sek-mlps-englsem@unibas.ch with the subject Post-doc in English linguistics, Locher.

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