Open Positions

12 fully funded PhD positions (E-13 TV-L 65%)

starting April 1st, 2025 for a duration of three years

4 positions for assiociated PhD candidates

starting April 1st, 2025

We offer:
–  A structured PhD program in an interdisciplinary setting
– The chance to pursue a PhD project within the group’s research focus
– Excellent supervision and guidance by a team of renowned and experienced researchers
– An internship module
– Flexible working hours

Your Profile & Application:
Applicants for the funded positions should hold a university degree equivalent to a Master’s or diploma in one of the participating disciplines or subject fields. Excellent language skills in English and/or German are required and have to be documented. The university offers one language course for each program member. Applications for the fully funded PhD positions should include a curriculum vitae, transcripts of university degrees, a letter of recommendation, a list of publications, a 5-10-page synopsis of the planned research project, and a one-page summary of the synopsis, including a working schedule.

Applicants for the positions of associated PhD candidate should pursue a research project at the doctoral level in one of the participating disciplines or similar subject fields. Since associated researchers will not be employed by the research training group, applicants have to be funded otherwise. Excellent language skills in English and/or German are required in order to fully participate in the program. Applications for the associated positions should include a curriculum vitae, transcripts of university degrees, a letter of recommendation, a list of publications, and a 5-page synopsis of the pursued PhD project.

Applications are to be submitted electronically and addressed to the speaker of the research training group Prof. Dr. Heike Paul (Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Chair of American Studies, Bismarckstr.1, 91054 Erlangen; Heike.Paul@fau.de) by October 15, 2024.
In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Further Information:
Information on members, advisors, thematic foci, and other open positions can be found at https://www.sentimental.phil.fau.de/dfg-graduiertenkolleg-das-sentimentale/ or requested here: project-sentimental@fau.de.