The Department of Chinese Studies at University of Freiburg invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher Position to join the ERC-funded project SINOFANTASY Fantasy fiction across the Chinese mediasphere.
The ERC-funded project SINOFANTASY – Fantasy fiction across the Chinese mediasphere explores the development, impact, and cultural significance of contemporary Chinese fantasy fiction. The postdoctoral researcher will conduct independent research within this framework, focusing on media, fandom, platforms, and cultural practices in China, while also contributing to collaborative research outputs, events, and outreach activities.
Founded in 1457, University of Freiburg is one of Germany’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Located in the heart of Freiburg, a vibrant city in southwestern Germany, the university is renowned for its strong tradition of excellence in research and teaching. It offers a wide range of programs across humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, medicine, and law, attracting students and scholars from around the world.
Established in 1457, Universität Freiburg (University of Freiburg) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Freiburg im Breisgau (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Baden-Wurttemberg. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg (Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts Baden-Württemberg), Universität Freiburg is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universität Freiburg offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.