Academic Staff Member

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region, the university can unfold to its full potential and showcase its innovative power and dynamism. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching and has great potential for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. The Faculty of Translation Studies, Linguistics, and Cultural Studies is located in Germersheim, not far from the cities of Mannheim and Karlsruhe.

**Faculty 06 of Translation Studies, Linguistics and Cultural Studies / Subfaculty of Russian Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz**
- part-time (50 %)-
- linguistic diversity and language policies
- memory studies
- visual studies
- cultural sociology
- cultural history

**Your tasks**:

- Independent research and presentation of research results at conferences and workshops;
- Teaching (2 semester hours, i.e. 90 contact minutes per week)

**Your profile**:

- In addition to the general requirements according to public services law, applicants must meet the recruitment requirements stipulated in - 57 of the _Hochschulgesetz_ of Rhineland-Palatinate. She/he must
- be prepared and able to contribute to the faculty's program of research and teaching in a spirit of intellectual autonomy and teamwork
- have excellent knowledge of English (excellent knowledge of German is desirable but not required
- ** have excellent knowledge of a post-Soviet language other than Russian** (excellent knowledge of Russian is desirable but not required)

**What we have to offer**:

- an opportunity to work on and defend your doctoral dissertation
- a stimulating international, multilingual, and interdisciplinary working environment
- a collegial atmosphere in a team dedicated to excellent research and teaching
- opportunities for improving your skills in a variety of languages
- job ticket for public transportation, optionally for the entire Rhine-Main area
- extensive human resources development offer
- flexible working time arrangements

The position is paid according to** **EG 13 TV-L** and to be filled starting on 1 September 2024 for a period of three years.
The position serves the purpose of academic qualification (doctorate).-
We aim to increase the number of women in the field of research and teaching and therefore encourage female researchers to apply.