PHD Candidate and Research Assistant position, Intercultural Communication and Business, Justus Liebig University, Giessen, Germany. Deadline: 18 July 2023.
Founded in 1607, Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a research university rich in tradition. They are currently offering a part-time position (50 %), for a PhD Candidate and Research Assistant in the field of Intercultural Communication and Business. The position is to be filled on a fixed-term basis at the Chair of Intercultural Communication and Business, Department of English at the Faculty of Language, Literature, Culture. As long as the maximum permissible duration of a fixed-term contract is not exceeded, you will be employed for an initial period of 3 years. An extension for up to another 2 years is possible under the above-mentioned condition.
JLU aims to employ more women in academic research. They therefore particularly encourage female candidates to apply. Due to the women’s support plan, there is an obligation to increase the proportion of women. JLU is regarded as a family-friendly university. Applicants with children are very welcome. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be given preference.
Your tasks at a glance:
- Opportunity for own academic and didactic qualification, activities in research and teaching according to § 72 HessHG
- Taking on teaching duties according to the teaching obligation ordinance of the state of Hessen
- Conduct research at the interface of two or more of the following areas: intercultural communication and education, cultural anthropology, intercultural management, international and political communication, migration and diaspora studies – with a focus on China and Asia.
- Prepare and teach seminars and tutorials in undergraduate and graduate programs: teaching responsibilities – totaling two hours per week during each semester – include examination duties and student supervision
- Develop and conduct a PhD research project
- Assist the Chair with academic self-administration
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