Doctoral Position (4 years, initially for 2 years) — Universität Bern

Role overview

Tasks: The prerequisite is an above-average master's degree in Germanistic linguistics or other linguistics, provided that there is a capacity and interest to acquire expertise in Germanistic linguistics.

A researcher is sought, which optimally complements the team of system linguistics in research and teaching.

Accordingly, the candidate should ideally have good knowledge in several areas of system linguistics (especially phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics).

The willingness and ability to carry out independent and innovative research in the areas mentioned above is expected.

In addition, motivation, perseverance, communication and team skills as well as high reliability and good time management are required.

Requirements: Applications are to be submitted as a PDF document with bookmarks up to 16.07.2026 to: [email protected].

They should include

• Letter of motivation
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of courses completed and, if applicable, additional qualifications
• Certificates
• Research concept (incl.

short summary of the Master's thesis and sketch(s)/ideas regarding a doctoral project)

• names and contact details of two academic reference persons
• as script samples the Master's thesis as well as the Bachelor's or a semester thesis in separate documents
• completed online form with your key data (link to this shortly at: https://www.germanistik.unibe.ch/ueber_uns/persons/prof_dr_kempf_luise/index_ger.html The interviews take place between mid-July and early August 2026, preferably personally at the University of Bern.