Research Assistant (m/f/d) PostDoc English literary studies

2026-03-17

As a humanistic, sustainable and action-oriented university, Leuphana University of Lüneburg stands for innovation in education and science. Methodological diversity, interdisciplinary cooperation, transdisciplinary cooperation with practice and an overall dynamic development characterise its research profile in the core topics of education, culture, management/technology, sustainability and state. Its international study model with the Leuphana College, the Leuphana Graduate School and the Leuphana Professional School is unique in Germany and has won many awards.

The University is looking for a responsible, motivated and committed person for the Institute for English Studies (IES) to start on 1 October 2026 or earlier as a

Research Assistant (m/f/d) PostDoc
(salary group EG 13 TV-L, 75%, for a limited period of 4 years)

The position is based at the chair of Prof. Dr. Robert Mitchell (School of Culture and Society, Institute of History and Literary Cultures) and will primarily focus on responsibilities within the Institute of English Studies (School of Education).

Your tasks:

  • Planning and teaching courses totaling 3 SWS per week in English literary studies at the Bachelor's and Master's level in teacher training programs (primary school, secondary school, vocational school) including conducting examinations and supervising Bachelor's and Master's theses
  • Pursuing a post-doc project, e.g. with the aim of obtaining a habilitation
  • Collaboration on research, development, and knowledge transfer projects in English literary studies (assistance with the preparation of grant applications, project coordination of ongoing projects, scholarly publications), particularly in the fields of Science and Literature, Literary Theory, AI and Literature, and/or Environmental Humanities
  • Support for English literary studies and the Institute of English Studies, e.g., in the further development of the content of the degree programs, curriculum planning, and the recognition of academic achievements.

Your profile:

  • Completed university degree in English Literature or Teacher Training (Master of Education or first state examination with English as a teaching subject) or in a related field
  • Completed, relevant doctorate in English Literature
  • Demonstratable knowledge of central approaches and debates of at least one of the following fields: Science and Literature, Literary Theory, AI and Literature, and/or Environmental Humanities
  • Teaching and/or research experience in an English-speaking country preferred
  • Experience as a university research assistant preferred
  • University teaching experience in English Literature, preferably with experience in teacher training in English
  • Experience in presenting research findings at international conferences
  • Excellent command of spoken and written English
  • German speaking and writing abilities desired
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team, with good time-management skills absolutely necessary;
  • Experience with externally funded projects (application writing, project collaboration) desirable
  • Academic publication track record

Our offer:

  • an inspiring working environment as part of the university community of researchers, teachers, students and staff in technology and administration,
  • a workplace at one of the most beautiful university locations in Germany in a true campus university with an internationally acclaimed central building by Daniel Libeskind and the directly adjacent Wilschenbruch nature reserve,
  • a high level of job security as part of the public service,
  • an additional company pension scheme through the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL),
  • flexible and family-friendly working hours within a flexitime framework from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
  • flexible and family-friendly opportunities to alternate between presence work and mobile work,
  • an extensive internal and external continuing education programme,
  • a wide range of sporting activities sponsored by the university, which employees can take part in for one hour per week during working hours to promote their health,
  • a university-sponsored catering service for lunch and dinner in the refectory,
  • a Germany ticket sponsored by the university as a job ticket

Your application: 

For further information please contact Torben Fischer (torben.fischer@leuphana.de).

Leuphana University of Lüneburg promotes professional gender equality and heterogeneity among its members. Applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they have the same qualifications. 

Please submit all required documents (without photo) via our application portal by 15 April 2026. We look forward to receiving your application!