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Postdoctoral Researcher in English Literature and Shakespeare Studies Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München in Germany

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Postdoc

Field of study

Literature

Funding

Full-time employment (100%) at remuneration group TV-L E13, with the possibility of part-time employment. The position is limited from 01.04.2027 until 30.09.2027.

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Nov 14, 2026

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American Studies
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About this position

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in English Literature at the Faculty of Languages and Literatures, Department of English Literature and American Studies. The role is based at the Chair of English Literature with a specialization in Early Modern literature, led by Professor Claudia Olk, in Munich, Germany.

The postdoctoral researcher will pursue independent research and publication work while collaborating on the Chair’s research and publication projects. The position offers an opportunity to develop research connected with English Literature across periods from the late Middle Ages to the present, with particular relevance to Shakespeare Studies and Early Modern literature.

The successful researcher will also contribute to the Chair’s academic activities by supporting the preparation and organization of conferences and research projects. Teaching responsibilities include delivering modules on the English Literature programmes, as well as assisting with examinations and the coordination and delivery of course modules.

The position is situated within LMU Munich, a major European research university, and involves working in an international, English-language academic environment focused on literary research, teaching, collaboration and publication.

Funding details

Full-time employment (100%) at remuneration group TV-L E13, with the possibility of part-time employment. The position is limited from 01.04.2027 until 30.09.2027.

What's required

Candidates must hold a doctorate in English Literature, including Shakespeare Studies; have research interests in one or more areas of English Literature from the late Middle Ages to the present, with knowledge or specialisms in the late Middle Ages or Early Modern period desirable; demonstrate suitability for teaching and experience in university teaching; and possess native proficiency in English, as all work will be conducted in English.

How to apply

Submit complete application documents by email to [email protected], including a writing sample, cover letter, CV of no more than two pages, and a short statement of general research interests. Apply by 14 November 2026.

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