Organisation / Company University of Granada Department English and German Philology Laboratory SAL HUM 370 Is the Hosting related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

MSCA-PF: Joint application at the University of Granada. Department ofEnglish and German Philology.

Professor Jiri Mesic , from the Department ofEnglish and German Philology at the University of Granada , welcomes postdoctoral candidatesinterested inapplying for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA-PF)in 2026 at this University. Please note that applicants must comply with the Mobility Rule (for more information about the 2026 call, please consult this link ) .

Brief description of the institution:

The University of Granada (UGR), founded in 1531, is one of the largest and most important universities in Spain.With more than 57,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students and almost 7,000 members of staff, the UGR offers 97 undergraduate degrees, 157 master’s degrees (7 of which are double degrees) and 28 doctoral programmes via its 124 departments and nearly 50 centers. Accordingly, the UGR offers one of the most extensive and diverse ranges of higher education programmes in Spain.

The UGR has been awarded with the "Human Resources Excellence in Research (HRS4R)", which reflectsthe institution’s commitment to continuously improve its human resource policies in line with the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.The UGR is also internationally renowned for its excellence in diverse research fields and ranked among the top Spanish universities in a variety of ranking criteria, such as national R&D; projects, fellowships awarded, publications, and international funding.





The UGR is one of the few Spanish Universities listed in the Shanghai Top 500 ranking - Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) . The 2025 edition of the ARWU places the UGR in 301-400th position in the world and as the 3-8 highest ranked University in Spain, reaffirming its position as an institution at the forefront of national and international research. From the perspective of specialist areas in the ARWU rankings , the UGR is outstanding in Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Dentistry & Oral Sciences (ranked between 51th-75th position), Computer Science & Engineering, Education and Hospitality & Tourism Management (between 76-100th position), and in the areas of Food Science & Technology and Business Administration (between 101-150th position). A little lower in the ranking, the UGR also stands out in the areas of Earth Sciences, Law, Management, Nursing, Psychology and Statistics, in which the UGR is positioned in the 151-200th position.

Internationally, the University of Granada is firmly committed to its participation in the calls of the Framework Programme of the European Union. For the duration of the prevoius Framework Programme, Horizon 2020 , the UGR obtained a totalof124 projects with a total funding of more than€30 million .For the current Framework Programme, Horizon Europe , the UGR has obtained136 projects , so far, with a total funding of more than€38 million .

Brief description of the Centre/Research Group:





The HUM-370 research group at the University of Granada focuses on the study of literary and cultural manifestations of the United States and their broader social and general impact. Its research lines explore contemporary and historical narratives in English, with particular attention to issues such as cultural representation, music, film, vulnerability, posthumanism, and the effects of technological and social change on identity and society. The group adopts an interdisciplinary approach, combining literary analysis with cultural studies and critical theory.

Dr. Jiri Mesic supervises PhD theses on contemporary American singer-songwriters such as Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, J.J. Cale, Townes Van Zandt, Jim White, Lucinda Williams, Mark Lanegan, Richie Havens, Ry Cooder, Warren Zevon, among others. He also welcomes projects focusing on the analysis of entire genres such as blues, country, folk, rock, and rock ’n’ roll.

Proposed research topics may address song lyrics and their religious and spiritual dimensions, as well as literary analysis within the frameworks of modernism and postmodernism. Projects may also explore political aspects, including subversion of and engagement with political currents and trends. Other possible areas include the study of the contemporary protest song or the ways in which music is used for commercial or political purposes, and how its message is transformed in these contexts.

Candidates are expected to have a preliminary knowledge of their chosen topic and to demonstrate a proactive approach to research.

Research Area:

- Social Sciences and Humanities (SOC)

For a correct evaluation of your candidature, please send the documents below to Professor Jiri Mesic ( ):

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