Fully Funded PhD Position in German Studies with a focus on Digital Humanities
The German Studies Program at Michigan State University seeks a doctoral student focused on digital humanities to work as a graduate research assistant for the Academic Year 2022-2023 as part of the PhD Program in German Studies at MSU. The Digital Humanities at MSU is a field leader, with a vibrant and diverse community of scholars, staff, and students.
Start Date: August 16, 2022
Description:
- Assist faculty in German on various digital humanities related research and pedagogy projects, such as the Graphic Narratives Network.
- Work with unique on-campus resources, such as MSU Library’s world-leading Comic Art Collection and Digital Scholarship Lab.
- Collaborate with the NEH and Mellon funded Humanities Commons project, led by Prof. Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Director of Digital Humanities at MSU.
- Receive a full MSU tuition waiver, monthly stipend (9 months), health insurance (12 months), and the ability to apply for summer funding and travel money.
- Technical skills related to digitally enhanced research and teaching as well as web site maintenance are also desirable.
How to apply:
Apply directly to the MSU German Studies PhD Program by 31 December 2021. Please write “Application for DH Research Assistantship” on your personal statement.
Questions? Email the Director of Graduate Studies for German: Prof. Matt Handelman, handelm@msu.edu