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% post-doc position in English linguistics. The position is intended for further academic qualification and is limited in duration (2+4 years).
Further academic qualification (second book or cumulative)
Two hours of teaching per week in English and/or general linguistics
Administrative tasks
Student advising, supervision of written work, examiner of oral and written exams in English linguistics
Play an active role in the departmental linguistics team
excellent, linguistically oriented degree (MA/PhD) in the field of English linguistics (or, if applicable, comparative 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
Applications with a postdoctoral project are only possible with a completed doctorate
Opportunity for further academic qualification
Opportunity for higher education teaching (BA/MA English, BA/MA Language and Communication)
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
Employment Period:
August 1, 2026 - Juli 31, 2028
Application / Contact
Your application should include:
- a cover letter describing your motivation to apply
- a CV
- a two-page outline of a possible research project
- a one-page description of experience in applying/teaching different methodologies
- if available, teaching assessments
- copy of degrees
- two letters of recommendation, ideally from an academic source
- examples of relevant work (e.g., MA thesis, PhD)
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 Post-doc in English linguistics, Locher.
Fields: West Germanic languages, Applied Linguistics
