22.4443, Jobs: General Linguistics; Cognitive Science: Post Doc, U of Amsterdam

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Subject: 22.4443, Jobs: General Linguistics; Cognitive Science: Post Doc, U of Amsterdam

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Date: 07-Nov-2011
From: Kees Hengeveld [p.c.hengeveld at uva.nl]
Subject: General Linguistics; Cognitive Science: Post Doc, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:41:52
From: Kees Hengeveld [p.c.hengeveld at uva.nl]
Subject: General Linguistics; Cognitive Science: Post Doc, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

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University or Organization: University of Amsterdam 
Department: Faculty of Humanities
Job Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands 
Web Address: http://www.uva.nl
Job Rank: Post Doc  

Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; General Linguistics 

Description:

Researchers from the Faculty of Humanities participate in three of the UvA's 
fifteen Research Priority Areas ('zwaartepunten'): Brain & Cognition, Cultural 
Heritage & Identity and Cultural Transformations & Globalisation. For each of 
these three areas the Faculty has vacancies for two postdoctoral researchers 
(full-time, 38 hours/week, for a period of two years, starting on March 1st,  
2012 at the latest).

The principal tasks of the postdoctoral researchers are:
-  carry out a research project on the basis of a research plan (see below) and 
produce a number of articles within the context of this project;
-  draw up a proposal for an ERC or NWO Vernieuwingsimpuls grant.

For the Research Priority Area Brain & Cognition the Faculty invites 
applications for:

2 Postdocs in Brain & Cognition
1.0 FTE (38 hours per week, for 2 years)
vacancy number W11-211

Tasks
The postdoctoral researchers will execute their research projects within the 
broader context of the research priority area and will occasionally be called 
upon to participate in teaching and supervision tasks. The researchers will 
cooperate with other members of the priority program that have backgrounds 
in various relevant fields, and contribute to organizing an international 
conference. Furthermore, the candidate is expected to apply actively for 
external funding related to the research priority area.

Requirements
-  Completed Doctoral degree in a relevant field;
-  Publications in peer-reviewed journals;
-  Excellent academic writing and presentation skills;
-  Excellent social and organizational skills;
-  Experience with external fundraising is an advantage.

Further information
For the full description of the vacancy, see: 
http://www.uva.nl/vacatures/vacatures.cfm/0EC375C9-9DE8-4071-984174B9FA28CA21. 

Appointment
The Postdoc positions will be on a temporary basis for the period of two years. 
The starting date will be March 1st, 2012 at the latest. The gross 
monthly salary will be between 3195 EUR and 4374 EUR ('Onderzoeker 3'; salary 
scale 11, according to the collective labour agreement Dutch universities) in 
the case of a full-time position (38 hours/week). Depending on experience and 
date of completion of the PhD an appointment as 'Onderzoeker 4' (between 
2379 EUR and 3755 EUR; salary scale 10, according to the collective labour 
agreement Dutch universities) may (initially) be necessary. A contract of 0.8 
fte is possible as well. Secondary benefits at Dutch universities are attractive 
and include holiday pay and an end of year bonus.

Job application
Applications including a cover letter, complete academic CV, and project 
proposal (maximum 1800 words in length) should be submitted at the latest 
on Monday November 28th, 2011, 08.00 hrs am.

Please send your documents to onderzoek-fgw at uva.nl. Interviews will be 
held on Wednesday December 21st, 2011. Please state the vacancy number 
and 'strictly confidential' in the subject field of your e-mail.

Application Deadline: 28-Nov-2011 

Email Address for Applications: onderzoek-fgw at uva.nl. 
Contact Information:
	prof.dr Kees Hengeveld 
	Email: p.c.hengeveld at uva.nl 

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