Postdoctoral Research Opportunity: Academic Position (Early Postdoc) – University of Konstanz
Postdoctoral Research Opportunity: Academic Position (Early Postdoc) – University of Konstanz
Institution: University of Konstanz
Department / Research Unit: DFG Research Training Group “Post-Eurocentric Europe: Narratives of a World Province in Transformation”
Affiliated Department: Department of Literature, Art and Media Studies
Position: Academic Position (Early Postdoc)
Reference Number: 2026/205
Job Type: Postdoctoral Research Position
Appointment Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term
Employment Classification: E 13 TV-L
Duration: 24 months
Location: Konstanz, Germany
Work Address: Universitätsstraße 10, Konstanz
Published: October 14, 2026
Application Deadline: December 12, 2026 at 23:59 CET
Start Date: October 1, 2027
End Date: September 30, 2029
Salary / Remuneration: According to E 13 TV-L; exact amount is not stated in the source
Divisibility: Position is divisible in principle
Overview of the Opportunity
The University of Konstanz invites applications for an Academic Position (Early Postdoc) within the DFG-funded Research Training Group “Post-Eurocentric Europe: Narratives of a World Province in Transformation.”
The interdisciplinary research group brings together scholars from areas including:
Literary and Cultural Studies
History
Social and Cultural Anthropology
Political Science
Law
The successful applicant will develop an independent postdoctoral research project that aligns closely with the thematic framework of the graduate programme.
Research Focus
The postdoctoral project must be situated within the thematic field of Post-Eurocentric Europe and engage with the programme’s broader interdisciplinary research profile.
Suitable disciplinary backgrounds include:
German Studies
English Studies
Romance Studies
Literary Studies
Cultural Studies
Social Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
History
Political Science
Law
Other related disciplines relevant to the programme
The position is particularly suited to researchers interested in interdisciplinary approaches to Europe, transformation, narratives, post-Eurocentrism, cultural change, politics, history, and society.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
Develop an independent postdoctoral research project.
Align the project with the thematic framework of the Research Training Group.
Participate in all programme events held in Konstanz.
Contribute actively to the overall research profile of the group.
Engage in interdisciplinary academic cooperation.
Be present on site during the semester and programme activities.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have:
A doctoral degree with excellent grades.
A disciplinary background in one of the following areas or a closely related field:
Literature and Cultural Studies
German Studies
English Studies
Romance Studies
Social and Cultural Anthropology
History
Political Science
Law
Strong interest in the thematic focus of the Research Training Group.
Willingness to work across disciplinary boundaries.
Ability to participate actively in the group’s academic programme.
Research Proposal Requirements
Applicants must submit a research exposé of approximately 10 pages in either German or English.
The proposal should include:
Working title
Discipline of the project
Abstract of approximately half a page
Key terms defining the field of study
Introduction
Research question / research problem / hypothesis
State of research
Applicant’s own preparatory work
Research methods
Provisional structure
Relevance to the Research Training Group
Schedule and work plan
Reference list
Archival and/or other sources to be used
Application Checklist
Applicants should submit:
Curriculum Vitae
Copies of Academic Certificates
Publication Record
Teaching Record
Research Exposé – Approximately 10 Pages
German or English
Must include all required research-plan elements
What the University Offers
The position includes:
Open and motivating research environment
Structured qualification programme
Career-development support inside and outside academia
Resources for research stays abroad
Access to academic staff development
Employer subsidy for JobTicket BW / Deutschlandticket
Interdisciplinary research environment
Important Dates
Published: October 14, 2026
Application Deadline: December 12, 2026 at 23:59 CET
Start Date: October 1, 2027
Contract End Date: September 30, 2029
Appointment Duration: 24 months
Application Process
Applications must be submitted through the University of Konstanz online recruitment system.
Reference Number: 2026/205
Application Link:
https://stellen.uni-konstanz.de/en/jobposting/9336596d6aafd3556741af141e1d9cf69e5132ff0/apply
Academic Contact: Dr Philipp Lammers
Email: philipp.lammers@uni-konstanz.de
Phone: +49 (0)7531 / 88-4010
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