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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Newcastle University, UK</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Research Assistant/Research Associate, School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences, £22,111 - £24,161 per annum </FONT><A HREF="http://www.ncl.ac.uk/vacancies/vacancy.phtml?ref=B1688R"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">http://www.ncl.ac.uk/vacancies/vacancy.phtml?ref=B1688R</FONT></U></A></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The School of Education, Communication & Language Sciences wishes to appoint a three-year fixed term Research Asssistant/Research Associate (or two part-time) to work on the ESRC-funded project ‘Phonological acquisition in multilingual settings: the case of Lebanese Arabic’ under the supervision of Dr Ghada Khattab. The aim of this project is to investigate the phonological development of Arabic by monolingual and multilingual children in Lebanon and the UK. You will be based in Lebanon during the fieldwork phase of the project (between 12</FONT> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">–</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> 18 months).</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">You should ideally possess a Masters or a PhD in Linguistics, Speech Science or a related discipline and a strong interest in research, however applications from candidates with a degree in Speech & Language Therapy will also be considered. You will have good time management and organisational skills, good English language and IT skills, excellent communication skills and knowledge of linguistics. You will be a good team player, able to contribute to the team working on the project. A background in phonetics/phonology, language acquisition or Arabic linguistics is desirable. Post-holders must possess a near native proficiency in Arabic.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The post is offered as a full-time appointment for 3 years, although 50% part time applicants will also be considered. Part-time post-holders will have the opportunity to pursue a PhD at the University of Newcastle on a topic related to the grant. Candidates interested in pursuing a PhD in language development of Arabic in Arabic-English monolingual and bilingual children are especially encouraged to apply.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Dr Ghada Khattab, e-mail ghada.khattab@ncl.ac.uk, tel: +44-191-222 6583</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Post commences: 1 July 2007</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Closing Date: 1 March 2007</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Reference no: B1688R</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">To apply for this position please send your covering letter, CV and Employment Record Form to Dr G Khattab, Newcastle University, School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences, King George VI Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Further details about the vacancy and further particulars can be found</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">here: </FONT><A HREF="http://www.ncl.ac.uk/vacancies/vacancy.phtml?ref=B1688R"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">http://www.ncl.ac.uk/vacancies/vacancy.phtml?ref=B1688R</FONT></U></A>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Ghada Khattab</FONT>
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<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Ghada Khattab</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Speech and Language Sciences Section</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">King George VI bldg</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">University of Newcastle</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">UK</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Tel: +44.191.222.6583</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Fax: +44.191.222.6518</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">e-mail: ghada.khattab@ncl.ac.uk</FONT>
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