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% PhD position in English linguistics. The position is intended for further academic qualification and is limited in duration (1+3 years).
Your position
- Further academic qualification (PhD thesis and coursework)
- Two hours of teaching per week in English and/or general linguistics
- Administrative and co-teaching tasks
- Student advising and supervision of written work in matters related to English linguistics
Your profile
- excellent, linguistically oriented degree (MA) in the field of English 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
We offer you
- Opportunity for further academic qualification
- Opportunity for higher education teaching
- 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
Application / Contact
Your application should include:
- a cover letter describing your motivation to apply
- a two-page outline of a possible PhD research project
- a CV
- copy of degrees
- two letters of recommendation, ideally from an academic source
- examples of relevant work (e.g., MA thesis)
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: PhD in English Linguistics, Locher
www.unibas.ch
