The University of Stavanger is offering two Postdoctoral Fellows Position in History of English Language and Corpus Linguistics, starting January 1, 2026. The positions are part of the ERC-funded LiTra project and are designed to support early-career researchers in building their academic profiles.
To be eligible, applicants must have a completed PhD or have submitted their doctoral thesis in a field related to the History of English Language or Corpus Linguistics. They should have strong research skills and relevant experience based on the specific role they apply for—either in historical corpus linguistics and technology (Fellow 1) or in English historical texts and manuscripts (Fellow 2).
The University of Stavanger (UiS) is a modern and research-driven institution located in Stavanger, Norway. Established in 2005, it has quickly gained recognition for its strong academic programs, particularly in energy, technology, social sciences, and the humanities. UiS fosters innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and international partnerships, offering a dynamic learning environment for students and researchers.
Established in 1994, Universitetet i Stavanger (University of Stavanger) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Stavanger (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Rogaland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education, Norway), Universitetet i Stavanger (UiS) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universitetet i Stavanger (UiS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 25 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.