Research Associate / PhD Student (m/f/x)

TUD | Dresden University of Technology; Dresden; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

TUD Dresden University of Technology, located in Dresden, invites applications for a Research Associate / PhD Student in American Studies. The role includes research, teaching, and academic self-governance activities, with teaching duties and student advising as defined by university regulations.

The position is 65% of full-time, ends after three years, and is remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L. Starting 1 April 2027.

Qualifications

• University degree in American Studies or English with a focus on American Studies.
• Suitability for teaching and advising students.
• Experience organizing academic conferences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research, teaching, and academic self-governance of the Chair of American Studies.
• Teach and administer exams; advise students; support doctoral work.

Skills

Teaching experience

Conference organization

Education

University degree in American Studies or English with focus on American Studies

Job description

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

At the Faculty of Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies, Institute of English and American Studies, the Chair of American Studies offers a position asResearch Associate / PhD Student (m/f/x)(subject to personal qualification, employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)starting April 1, 2027. The position comprises 65% of the fulltime weekly hours and is limited to 3 years. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG).

Tasks

Your primary responsibility will be to contribute to the research, teaching, and academic self-governance activities of the Chair of American Studies. The teaching obligations, as defined by the Hochschuldienstaufgabenverordnung (HSDAVO), include administering exams and providing advising and guidance to students. In addition to participating in the Chair’s research activities, you are expected to pursue your own doctoral project within the scope of the Chair’s research areas.

Requirements

Requirements:a university degree in American Studies or English with a focus on American Studiessuitability for teachingexperience in organizing academic conferences is a plusTUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The university is a family-friendly university. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.