English Department
Student Assistantship at the Chair for American Literature and Culture 20 %
Start of employment is 1 February 2027, temporaryThe Chair for American Literature and Culture (Prof. Dr. Katharina Gerund) at UZH's English Department invites applications for a student assistant to start on 1 February 2027. This position is part of the interdisciplinary SNSF research project “Reading Right: Literature, Education, and Far-Right Activism.” It is initially limited to one year, with the possibility of extension until the completion of the MA degree or the completion of the research project. The position is open to MA and advanced BA students at the English Department who will be enrolled at UZH for at least the next two upcoming terms.
Your responsibilities
As student assistant, you will support the activities of the SNSF project and the Chair's related research and teaching tasks in American Studies. This includes conducting in-depth research, (digitally) archiving and organizing research material, coordinating meetings and other activities, as well as proof-reading and editing scholarly work. The successful candidate will have access to a shared workspace at the English Department and will have the opportunity to participate in the various activities of the research project.
Your profile
Candidates should
- be proficient in both English and German,
- have an excellent BA degree (or grade point average) with a focus in American Studies,
- have a good overview of subject-specific libraries, databases, resources, and research methodologies,
- be competent in academic writing,
- be able to work independently and approach tasks proactively,
- have very good skills in MS office programs, and be open to working with other software applications.
Information on your application
Please submitt your application in a single PDF document that includes a letter of motivation explaining how you fit the job profile, a one-page CV, a transcript of records, and a writing sample (a seminar paper or a chapter from your BA thesis) by 7 December 2026.What we offer
Work-Life Balance
Learning and Development
Food
Healthcare
Discounts
Conditions of Employment
International Services
Campuses
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH
Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
Discounts
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
Conditions of Employment
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
International Services
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
Campuses
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
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Please apply via our job portal www.jobs.uzh.ch
Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
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