23.1282, Jobs: Historical Linguistics: Post Doc, Yale University

Tue Mar 13 18:48:50 UTC 2012

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Subject: 23.1282, Jobs: Historical Linguistics: Post Doc, Yale University

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Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:47:51
From: Chris McDaniel [chris.mcdaniel at yale.edu]
Subject: Historical Linguistics: Post Doc, Yale University, CT, USA

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University or Organization: Yale University 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Connecticut, USA 
Web Address: http://ling.yale.edu
Job Rank: Post Doc  

Specialty Areas: Historical Linguistics 

Description:

The Department of Linguistics at Yale University invites applications for a 
one-year (non-renewable) Postdoctoral Associate position in historical 
linguistics. Duties include both research and teaching (one course in each 
semester, including an introduction to historical linguistics in Fall, 2012).

The position is partially funded through NSF grant BCS-920114 "Dynamics 
of Hunter-Gatherer Language Change". This interdisciplinary project 
compares language histories from Northern Australia, California and the 
Great Basin, and Northern Amazonia in order to test claims about 
correlates between aspects of language change and social and 
demographic features. The Postdoctoral Associate will be joining the 
project in the final year of the grant, and will contribute as an author to the 
preparation of grant-related publications.

The successful candidate will have experience in historical reconstruction. 
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in quantitative 
methodologies and/or first-hand experience with languages in (or near) one 
of the case study regions. Strong writing skills are essential.

The starting date for this position is July 1 or soon thereafter. Requirements 
for the PhD must be completed by the start date. Review of applicants will 
begin on April 2 and will continue until the position is filled. For full 
consideration, by April 2 please submit to 
http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1473 a letter of application which 
addresses research experience, current research goals, teaching 
experience, and how you see yourself contributing to the project; please 
also submit a current CV and 2 writing samples, and arrange for two letters 
of reference to be sent to http://academicjobsonline.org.

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and 
especially encourages applications from women and members of 
underrepresented minorities.

Application Deadline: 01-Jun-2012 

Web Address for Applications: http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1473 
Contact Information:
	Mr. Chris McDaniel 
	Email: chris.mcdaniel at yale.edu 
	Phone: 203-432-2450 

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