Arabic-L:LING:Arabic Dialectology Research Job

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1) Subject:Arabic Dialectology Research Job, CASL-University of  
Maryland, College Park

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Date: 22 Apr 2004
From:byoung at casl.umd.edu
Subject:Arabic Dialectology Research Job, CASL-University of Maryland,  
College Park

TITLE:  Research Scientist, Arabic Dialectology  

  CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled
DEPARTMENT:  Center for Advanced Study of Language-University of  
Maryland, College Park
STARTING SALARY:  Commensurate with Experience
ADDITIONAL SALARY INFO:   This appointment will be at the Assistant or  
Associate Research Scientist level       

DUTIES:  Working in an interdisciplinary research and development  
environment, the CASL Research Scientist for Arabic Dialectology will  
work on the Technical Task Order dealing with the classification of  
Arabic variants.  The successful candidate will help manage the project  
and perform basic and applied research in pedagogy, dialectology and  
descriptive linguistics in Arabic variants. S/he will be responsible  
for monitoring the technical performance of personnel, consultants, and  
subcontractors; maintain effective communication with project  
stakeholders; perform basic and applied research in Arabic Dialectology  
as appropriate; and represent CASL and the Arabic dialectology project  
in appropriate venues such as conferences and technical meetings.


  QUALIFICATIONS:  The successful applicant will hold an earned PhD in  
Arabic or Linguistics, will have excellent Arabic skills (fusha and at  
least one dialect), and experience in project management.  Applicants  
must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the  
following:

1.                  Demonstrated record of excellence in scholarship  
and publications in Arabic studies 

  2.                  Experience in recording and analyzing speech in  
colloquial dialects

  3.                  Experience in project management in a US  
government contract environment

  4.                  Experience in public presentations to a broad  
variety of audiences (educational, professional, and government)

 

*****Candidates must hold U.S. citizenship and be willing to obtain a  
security clearance*****


TO APPLY:  Send resume, letter of interest, and writing sample to  
“Research Scientist (Arabic Dialectology) Search,” CASL – University of  
Maryland, Box 25, College Park, MD 20742-0025, or email documents to  
jobs at casl.umd.edu.  Please mention “Arabic Dialectology Search” in the  
subject line.  The  University of Maryland is an affirmative action,  
equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to  
apply.
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