26.06.2024

Student Assistant (m/f/d, 40 hours/month)

Faculty of Humanities, Institute of English Languages and Literatures

Application deadline: 21.07.2024

Open Position for a

Student Assistant (m/f/d, 40 hours/month)

with a Focus on Editing

The English Department is hiring a student assistant with a focus on editing academic text for 12 months, starting September 2024.

As part of the project “Populism and Conspiracy Theories” (PACT), various publications in English (articles, monographs, edited volumes) will be published in the course of next year.

We are looking for a native speaking student assistant to support the editing and publication process. Tasks include proofreading texts, checking references, layouting, copying, communication and coordination with the respective authors if required.

Your profile:

• Very good knowledge of English language, spelling, and grammar (native speaker)
• Reliability and accuracy in academic work
• knowledge of the MLA citation style
• Familiarity with standard text programs
• Independent working style

Students with a B.A./B.Ed. or M.A./M.Ed. degree are invited to apply. Previous experience in editing is welcome.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply. People with disabilities and equal suitability will be given preferential consideration.

Please send your application in one PDF file to Prof. Michael Butter (hiwis.butterspam prevention@es.uni-tuebingen.de).

The application must include

• a cover letter,
• a CV,
• a transcript of records,
• and a 3 to 5-page writing sample (e.g. an excerpt from a term paper)

The deadline for applications is July, 21st. Short-listed applicants will be interviewed in late July.