CfA: 12 fully funded PhD positions in the research training group 2726 “The Sentimental in Literature, Culture, and Politics”

The research training group 2726 “The Sentimental in Literature, Culture, and Politics” at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (funded by the German Research Foundation and the Federal and State Governments), established in April 2022, invites applications for the following positions:

12 fully funded PhD positions
(E-13 TV-L 65%)
starting April 1st, 2025 for a duration of three years

About Us:
The research training group 2726 “The Sentimental in Literature, Culture, and Politics,” established in April 2022, is located at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg and funded by the German Research Foundation. We are an interdisciplinary research training group examining the forms and functions of the sentimental in literature, culture, and politics. The sentimental – understood as a communicative code – can be observed, described, and analyzed in various fields of symbolic interaction: in aesthetic articulations, cultural practices, and in political discourses. We research these manifestations with regard to culture-specific elements as well as transcultural patterns of the sentimental, developing systematic approaches to the subject matter. The disciplines collaborating in the research training group are American Studies, English Studies, Media Studies, Political Science, Chinese Studies, and Sociology.

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 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 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. 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[at]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[at]fau.de.