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Subject: 24.2634, Support: Computational Linguistics: PhD Student, University of Tübingen, Germany

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Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:52:13
From: Anne Bussmann [lead at uni-tuebingen.de]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: PhD Student, University of Tübingen, Germany

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 Institution/Organization: University of Tübingen 
Department: LEAD Graduate School 
Web Address: http://www.lead.uni-tuebingen.de 

Level: PhD 

Duties: Research
 
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 
Second Language Acquisition Theories or Empirical Educational Research 

Description:

The LEAD Graduate School (www.lead.uni-tuebingen.de) for Learning, Educational
Achievement and Life Course Development, funded by the Excellence Initiative
of the German Federal and State governments, invites applications for

Up to six 3-year doctoral positions or stipends as of October 2013.

Education and its outcomes being essential to the welfare of a society and its
members, the goal of LEAD is to contribute relevant findings to several key
questions in evidence-based education. As an integrated research and training
program, LEAD aims at excellent research and academic careers for young
scientists at the intersection between Empirical Educational Research and the
neighboring disciplines of (1) Cognitive and Social Psychology, (2)
Neuroscience and Informatics, (3) Clinical Psychology, (4) Language and
Linguistics, and (5) Sociology and Economics.

Requirements
Successfully or nearly finished MA or MSc or equivalent degree graduates in
Empirical Educational Research or one of the above-mentioned neighboring
fields with excellent grades and a strong interest in conducting research from
an interdisciplinary perspective are encouraged to apply. In addition,
• Candidates’ prospective PhD research should be relevant to the LEAD Graduate
School, i.e., relating to LEAD’s research questions and one of the LEAD
intersections;
• Candidates should be prepared to contribute to the mission of excellence of
the LEAD Graduate School.
• Please also note: An application from the linguistic field requires a solid
background in linguistic modeling or computational linguistics, with a focus
on second language acquisition theories or empirical educational research
(incl. the corresponding experimental or statistical expertise).

Gains
LEAD PhD candidates benefit from unique opportunities:
• A prestigious, internationally focused and interdisciplinary PhD program
within the German Excellence Initiative;
• Regular thesis discussions with peers and supervisory teams, plus retreats
and lectures and workshops by renowned international guest researchers;
• Funds for the support of thesis-related research and training;  
• Tailor-made training and research support from the LEADing Research Center,
including lab rotations;
• LEAD support systems for families, equal opportunity, and diversity.

Applications 
Applications should include a CV, degree and other certificates/transcripts
showing a recent graduation or one in the nearest future, two letters of
recommendation, a statement of research interest and experience, plus a
motivation letter describing your interest in obtaining a PhD within LEAD. For
more information, please go to www.lead.uni-tuebingen.de.

Please send all documents in one single pdf attachment via email to the
Director of the LEAD Graduate School, Prof. Dr. Ulrich Trautwein, at
ulrich.trautwein at uni-tuebingen.de, no later than July 15, 2013. Applications
beyond this date are welcome and will be taken into account as further
positions become available. Please note that interviews will be scheduled for
July 31 and August 1, 2013.

The University of Tübingen is an equal opportunity employer regarding
professional opportunities for women and men. Equally qualified candidates
with physical challenges will be given preference. Employment will be
conducted by the central university administration.
 

Application Deadline: 15-Jul-2013 

Mailing Address for Applications:
	Attn: Prof. Dr. Ulrich Trautwein 
Europastraße 6 
Tübingen 72072 
Germany 
	
Contact Information: 
	Prof. Dr. Ulrich Trautwein 
ulrich.trautwein at uni-tuebingen.de  





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