"Pre-Doc University Assistant at Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies"

As a pre-doc university assistant at the Department of Romance Studies, you will be involved in research and teaching activities in the team of Prof. Dr. Albert Wall. The focus of research and teaching is on Ibero-romance linguistics, in particular syntax and semantics, experimental linguistics and linguistic variation and change.

The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible.

Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means: Participation in research projects / research studies, Participation in publications / academic articles / presentations, We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months, Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement, Supervision of students, Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums, Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration.

This is part of your personality: Completed MA in Romance Studies with a focus on Spanish and Portuguese linguistics, Competence in further Romance languages, in particular Ibero-romance languages, is desirable, Excellent command of written and spoken English, IT user skills (experience with Sketch, R and AI-tools is a bonus), Ability to work in a team and strong communication skills.

What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3714.80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply: With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent, List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available), Short doctoral project proposal (max. 3 p.), Master Degree / Diploma, Via our job portal / Apply now - button. If you have any content questions, please contact: Albert Wall