The University of Alcalá is inviting applications for a Researcher in Literary Studies, Media History and Digital Humanities within the Department of Philology, Communication and Documentation. The position forms part of the Community of Madrid Young Researchers Programme (FSE+ STEP 2026), with applications closing on 8 June 2026.
The selected researcher will join an academic project examining literature, mass media, and publishing markets in twentieth-century Spain. The appointment supports research activities connected with literary studies, media history, cultural studies, and digital humanities research within an academic environment.
The role involves identifying, retrieving, and analysing texts published in newspapers and magazines between 1956 and 1991. The role supports digital humanities research involving historical publications, media history, and literary studies. The successful applicant will also contribute to database creation, network analysis resources, scientific dissemination activities, and research training involving digital technologies and artificial intelligence tools.
Position Details
- Position: Researcher in Literary Studies, Media History and Digital Humanities
- Institution: University of Alcalá (Universidad de Alcalá)
- Department: Department of Philology, Communication and Documentation
- Research Discipline: Language Sciences, Cultural Studies, History
- Location: Alcalá de Henares, Spain
- Job Type: Researcher
- Contract Duration: One year (1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027)
- Start Date: July 2026
- Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Salary/Funding: Gross monthly salary of €1,988.01 | Not funded through an EU Research Framework Programme
- Required Qualification: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
The Universidad de Alcalá positions are highly competitive, attracting applicants from different academic and research backgrounds.
Research Area
The research activities connected with this position relate to several academic disciplines and humanities research areas, including:
- Literary Studies
- Media History
- Digital Humanities
- Language Sciences
- Cultural Studies
- History
- Publishing Market Research
- Twentieth-Century Spanish Literature
- Humanities Research
- Network Analysis in Humanities
Eligibility/Qualifications
Applicants should meet the following requirements before submitting an application for this research position:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in History, Cultural Studies, Language Sciences, or a related field
- Good level of English language proficiency
- Good level of Spanish language proficiency
- Eligibility for a First Stage Researcher (R1) profile
Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will contribute to research activities associated with literature, media history, and digital humanities through the following responsibilities:
- Identify and retrieve historical texts published between 1956 and 1991
- Conduct research and analysis of newspapers and magazine publications
- Develop databases supporting humanities research activities
- Contribute to network analysis resources within digital humanities projects
- Participate in seminars, academic events, and specialised research training
- Support scientific dissemination and scholarly publication activities
Application Process
Applications should be submitted through the official Universidad de Alcalá recruitment platform before the published deadline. Applicants are advised to review eligibility requirements carefully and prepare supporting materials before beginning the application process.
Required documents:
- Completed application form
- Academic qualification documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Supporting academic information requested by the institution
Important Dates
- Applications Open: 29 May 2026
- Application Deadline: 8 June 2026, 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
- Interview Period: Not specified
- Expected Start Date: July 2026
Candidates interested in this research opportunity should submit applications before the closing deadline, as late submissions may not be considered.
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Institutional Overview
The Universidad de Alcalá is a public university based in Alcalá de Henares, Spain, supporting academic research across language sciences, cultural studies, history, and digital humanities. Through interdisciplinary research activities and researcher training, the institution contributes to scholarly work while supporting academic development across multiple research fields.
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