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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=2
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font-weight:bold'>LA </span></font></b><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>TROBE</span></font></b><b><font
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font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>UNIVERSITY</span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
font-weight:bold'>RCLT</span></font></b><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> POSTDOCTORAL
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP 2005</span></font></b></p>
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face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
font-weight:bold'>MELBOURNE</span></font></b><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>, </span></font></b><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
font-weight:bold'>AUSTRALIA</span></font></b></p>
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lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Applications are invited
for a three-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the Research Centre for
Linguistic Typology. This is to commence on </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>1<sup>st</sup>
March 2005</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, or soon thereafter.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Applicants should have
been awarded their doctorates within the last </span></font><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>five
years. They should have e</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>x</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>perience
of linguistic fieldwork and will, ideally, have already completed a grammatical
description of some previously undescribed language (not their native language)
in terms of basic linguistic theory. The University may </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>consider
cases in which the period is in e</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>x</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>cess
of five years due to </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>sp</span></font><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>ecial
circumstances. Applications will be considered from candidates whose thesis is
currently under e</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>x</span></font><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>amination.
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or have equivalent qualifications at the<b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> date of appointment</span></b>.<b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> </span></b> La Trobe graduates should normally have
a minimum of two years postdoctoral research e</span></font><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>x</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>perience
at another institution. A Fellowship will not normally be awarded to an
applicant who holds a permanent appointment within the University.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The successful applicant will work as part of a team
with Professor R.M.W. Di</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>x</span></font><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>on,
Professor Ale</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>x</span></font><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>andra Y.
Aikhenvald, and other members of the Research Centre, on a topic relating to
languages preferably from either </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>South America</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>
or the </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>New Guinea</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> region (primarily
relating to Papuan languages). They will undertake e</span></font><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>x</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>tensive
fieldwork and will either (i) produce a comprehensive description of some
previously undescribed language; or (ii) pursue an in-depth study of a language
contact situation. Option (ii) will be suitable for someone who already has
good knowledge of one or more of the languages involved in a suitable contact
situation. The choice of project will be made after discussion between
the successful applicant and Professors </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Di</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>x</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>on</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>
and Aikhenvald.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The Fellowship will be a
three-year appointment and is intended to advance the research activities of
the University by bringing to or retaining in </span></font><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Australia</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>
a promising scholar.</span></font></p>
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lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Enquiries should be
directed initially to the Director of </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>RCLT</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>,
Professor R.M.W. Di</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>x</span></font><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>on
(email <a href="mailto:linguistic.typology@latrobe.edu.au">linguistic.typology@latrobe.edu.au</a>,
phone +61 3 9479 6401). </span></font></p>
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lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Further information and
the application form may be obtained from the </span></font><font size=2
face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>RCLT</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>
World Wide Web Address <a href="http://www.latrobe.edu.au/rclt">http://www.latrobe.edu.au/rclt</a>.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The original application
and five copies must be received by the Secretary of the </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>RCLT</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Research
Committee, no later than<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> </span></b></span></font><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
font-weight:bold'>5<sup>th</sup> November 2004</span></font></b><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
font-weight:bold'>.</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Incomplete applications will
not be considered.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><a name=QuickMark></a><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Salary</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>
</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Range</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>: </span></font><b><font
face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>A$48,400
pa. - A$51,954 pa.</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Closing
Date: </span></font><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>5<sup>th</sup> November 2004</span></font></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>La </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Trobe</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>
</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>University</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and provides a smoke-free work environment.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>====================================</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Professor Ale</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>x</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>andra
Y. Aikhenvald, FAHA</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Associate Director</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Research Centre for Linguistic Typology</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Institute for Advanced Study</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>La </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Trobe</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>
</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>University</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Victoria</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> 3086</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Australia</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>ph: +61-3-9479 6402 University</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> +61-3-9467 3079
University</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> +61-3-9455
0020 Home</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Fa</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>x</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>:
+61-3-9467 3053</span></font></p>
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