PhD Fellowship within the DECADOCS network: ‘Decadent Travellers and the Reception of Classical[...]

Goldsmiths, University of London; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in the United Kingdom is offering a temporary PhD position in Literature. The role focuses on comparative literature and literary criticism, requiring a Master Degree or equivalent. The position is fully funded through the EU Research Framework Programme, starting on January 1, 2026, with an application deadline of October 20, 2025.

Qualifications

• Research Field Literature » Comparative literature – Education Level Master Degree or equivalent.
• Research Field Literature » Literary criticism – Education Level Master Degree or equivalent.

Education

Master Degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Organisation/Company Goldsmiths, University of London

Research Field Literature » Comparative literature

Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions PhD Positions

Country United Kingdom

Application Deadline 20 Oct 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris)

Type of Contract Temporary

Job Status Full-time

Hours Per Week 40

Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA

Reference Number IRP6

Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number 101227176

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Responsibilities

Your duties:

Qualifications

• Research Field Literature » Comparative literature – Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
• Research Field Literature » Literary criticism – Education Level Master Degree or equivalent