About Position/Job
The Cluster of Excellence “Cross-Cultural Philology: New Perspectives on Premodern Textualities” at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) is offering PhD & Postdoc Fellows in Cultural Studies at LMU Munich. This program includes 12 PhD and 17 Postdoctoral Research Fellowships starting on 1 January 2026. These fully funded positions, available until 31 May 2029, invite outstanding candidates to investigate philological practices and cultural dynamics across five millennia and diverse regions, including the Near and Middle East, East Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Indian subcontinent. Research will focus on one of five thematic areas: writing systems, text preservation, editing practices, canon and censorship, or migration and translation of texts. Fellows will benefit from interdisciplinary, international collaboration, combining philology with digital humanities. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge research network at one of Europe’s leading universities.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Research Fellow (12x PhD, 17x Postdoc)
- Institution: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
- Department: Cluster of Excellence 3061 – Cross-Cultural Philology
- Research field: Philology / Cultural Studies / Digital Humanities
- Location: Munich, Germany
- Number of posts: 29 (12 PhD, 17 Postdoc)
- Job Type: Full-time or Part-time (Temporary, until 31 May 2029)
- Start Date (Anticipated): 1 January 2026
- Working Hours: Flexible, options for part-time and mobile working
- Salary Range: TV-L E13 (PhD 65%, Postdoc 100%)
- Required Degree/Diploma: Master’s (for PhD) / PhD (for Postdoc)
Research Area
- Writing systems and knowledge transmission
- Text preservation, layout, and archiving
- Editorial practices and digital philology
- Canon formation, commentary, translation, censorship
- Migration and transformation of texts across cultures
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- For PhD: Excellent master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field
- For Postdoc: Completed doctorate in a relevant discipline
- Strong academic record and research potential
- Fluency in German and/or English
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in philology, textual studies, or digital humanities
- Interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research interests
- Ability to work collaboratively in international teams
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct independent doctoral or postdoctoral research
- Acquire philological and digital humanities skills
- Participate in the Cluster’s curriculum of compulsory and elective courses
- Collaborate across research areas A–E
- Publish and disseminate research findings
Application Process
How to Apply:
Submit your application via LMU’s online application portal.
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter (motivation, fit with project)
- Short CV (max. 2 pages)
- Dissertation or research project proposal
- Excerpt of most recent thesis (4,500–5,400 words)
- Thesis report
- Academic certificates
Contact: Laura Noll – +49 89 2180-9897 – calls-ccphil@lrz.uni-muenchen.de
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 26 September 2025
- Deadline: 21 October 2025
- Start Date: 1 January 2026
Useful Links
- Institution Website: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
- Official Notification Link: click here
- Apply now: Apply here
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