PhD student in Digital Humanities focusing on Swiss French Literature / PhD student in Digital Humanities focusing on Swiss French Literature

PhD Position in Digital Humanities at the University of Bern

The Bit Philology project at the Digital Humanities unit, University of Bern, is offering a fully funded PhD position in the exciting field of digital humanities. This position is available from September 2025, with a duration of four years, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).

Tasks

The successful candidate will work on their dissertation and participate in various project activities, including:

• Collaborating with the rest of the team
• Preparing small-scale scholarly editions
• Designing web application prototypes
• Conducting archival research
• Publishing and presenting work both locally and internationally
• Contributing to the organisation of scholarly events and the project's communication strategy

Participation in teaching is optional.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in philology or literary studies, or a Master's degree in digital humanities with a strong focus on philology or literary studies, completed by July 2025 at the latest.

Prior experience or a strong interest in the following areas is essential:

• Swiss French Literature
• Working with archival materials
• Scholarly editing
• Genetic criticism
• Web development
• Data visualization

A strong motivation to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse, interdisciplinary environment is required, along with self-discipline and creative thinking. Proficiency in English and French is also necessary.

We Offer

• A dynamic and collaborative research environment at the Digital Humanities unit
• Work-life balance through flexible work schedules
• Training opportunities in all areas of the project and related fields
• A vibrant and interdisciplinary doctoral program
• Salary in accordance with SNSF regulations (basic monthly gross salary of 3,755 CHF x 13 in 2025)

For further inquiries, please contact: Elena Spadini (Show e-mail)

If you are eager to work with born-digital literary archives at the crossroads of digital humanities and textual scholarship, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Application deadline: 6 June 2025. Interview dates: 23-24 June, 1 and 3 July.