PhD Student in Digital Humanities with a Focus on Swiss French Literature (Male) / PhD Student in Digital Humanities with a Focus on Swiss French Literature (Female)

PhD Position in Digital Humanities at the University of Bern

The Bit Philology project at the Digital Humanities unit, University of Bern, is excited to announce a fully funded PhD position in the field of digital humanities. This opportunity will begin in September 2025 and will last for four years, supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).

Tasks

You will work on your dissertation and engage in various project activities, including:

• Collaboration with the project team
• Preparation of small-scale scholarly editions
• Designing web application prototypes
• Working in archives
• Publishing and presenting your work at local and international forums
• Contributing to the organization of scholarly events and the project’s communication strategy

Participation in teaching is optional.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess 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. The degree should be 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

You should demonstrate a strong motivation to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a diverse, interdisciplinary environment. Additionally, self-discipline and creative thinking are vital.

A working proficiency in English and French is required.

We Offer

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

For 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

The application deadline is 6 June 2025.

Interview Dates

Interviews will take place on 23-24 June and 1 and 3 July.