Doctoral/postdoctoral position (f/m/x) - ‘Englishes in Context’
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Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Doctoral/postdoctoral position (f/m/x)
Professorship for ‘Englishes in Context’ | English Seminar I
We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region. Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in science, technology, and administration.
The professorship for English Linguistics with a focus on ‘Englishes in Context’ (Professor Dr Axel Bohmann) covers variation and language use in contemporary English in its global diversity.
YOUR TASKS
Independent as well as colloborative research, including data collection, management, and analysis as well as writing academic publications
Teaching in the department‘s Bachelor‘s and Master‘s degree programmes (2 courses per semester)
Student advising in examination matters
Participation in academic self-administration
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YOUR PROFILE
Degree (M.A. or equivalent) in English, Linguistics or a closely related discipline
Excellent English language skills
A doctoral or postdoctoral project related to at least one of the following areas: variation studies, corpus linguistics, discourse analysis, language and globalization
Social skills, ability to work in a team as well as independently
WE OFFER
Opportunity to obtain a doctorate (Promotion) or post-doctoral qualification (Habilitation)
A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
Support in balancing work and family life
Extensive advanced training opportunities
Occupational health management offers
Flexible working time models, full-time positions suitable for job sharing
Opportunity to work remotely
The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.
The position is available immediately on a full-time basis (39,83 hours per week). It is limited for a fixed term until 31 March 2028, with the possibility of an extension. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary will be based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.
Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de. The reference number is Wiss2501-12. The application deadline is 26 February 2025. For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Axel Bohmann (axel.bohmann@uni-koeln.de) and take a look at our FAQs.
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E13
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