PhD Student in Digital Humanities with a Focus on Swiss French Literature / PhD Studentess in Digital Humanities with a Focus on Swiss French Literature
Universität Bern - June 1, 2025
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 field of digital humanities. The position is available from September 2025, with a duration of four years, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).
Tasks
The selected 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
Working in archives
Publishing and presenting work locally and internationally
Contributing to the organisation of scholarly events and the communication strategy of the project
Participation in teaching is optional.
Requirements
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 Master's should be completed by July 2025 at the latest.
Prior experience or a strong interest in:
Swiss French Literature
Working with archival materials
Scholarly editing
Genetic criticism
Web development
Data visualisation
Strong motivation to work both independently and collaboratively within a diverse, interdisciplinary environment.
Self-discipline and creative thinking.
Working proficiency in English and French.
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 according to SNSF regulations (basic monthly gross salary of 3,755 CHF x 13 in 2025)
Contact
For further information, please reach out to Elena Spadini at .
How to Apply
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.