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<p>Applications are invited for the post of a</p>
<h3>Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d, Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L)</h3>
<p>in the Linguistics Department, working with Prof. Gerhard
Jäger. This vacancy is connected to the award of an ERC
Advanced Grant, entitled "CrossLingference -
Cross-linguistic statistical inference using hierarchical
Bayesian models", for the period 2019-24. The project will
be based at the University of Tübingen. In total, the
group will consist of four postdoctoral researchers, four
PhD students, and several student assistants. The
principal activity of the postdoctoral researcher will be
to undertake research in one of the work packages
described mentioned at the project homepage (<a
href="https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/faculties/faculty-of-humanities/departments/modern-languages/department-of-linguistics/chairs/general-linguistics/projects/crosslingference/#c913258"
target="_blank">https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/163612</a>).
A solid background, including a PhD in a relevant
discipline, in at least one of the following areas is
required:</p>
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<li>statistical modeling, especially Bayesian approaches</li>
<li>historical-comparative linguistics and typology</li>
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<p>Experience in both areas would be ideal; otherwise the
successful applicant is expected to actively engage in the
collaborative efforts of the project and to acquire the
necessary skills.</p>
<p>The Linguistics Department (<a
href="http://www.sfs.uni-tuebingen.de/" target="_top"
class="external-link">http://www.sfs.uni-tuebingen.de/</a>)
and the Center for Advanced Studies "Words, Bones, Genes,
Tools" (<a
href="http://www.wordsandbones.uni-tuebingen.de/"
target="_top" class="external-link">http://www.wordsandbones.uni-tuebingen.de/</a>)
offer a stimulating interdisciplinary research
environment.</p>
<p>The salary is figured according to the union contract
named TV-L, E13, depending on professional experience.</p>
<p>The period of employment will be for 4 years.<br>
Applications should include CV, an outline of research
experience, as well as names and addresses of up to three
references. Applications should be sent by email to the
address below. The position will be filled as soon as
possible. Deadline for applications is October 31, 2019.</p>
<p>Disabled applicants will be preferred if they have the
same qualifications as non-disabled applicants. The
University of Tübingen strives to increase the proportion
of women in research and teaching, and therefore
encourages qualified female scientists to apply.</p>
<p>Please send your application electronically as a single
pdf file to <a class="mail">gerhard.jaeger@uni-tuebingen.de</a>.</p>
<p>The contract will be made by the central administration
of the university.</p>
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