24.1411, Jobs: Historical Linguistics: Post Doc, University of Bern

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Subject: 24.1411, Jobs: Historical Linguistics: Post Doc, University of Bern

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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:19:05
From: Barbara Neugel [barbara.neugel at isw.unibe.ch]
Subject: Historical Linguistics: Post Doc, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland

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University or Organization: University of Bern 
Job Location: Bern, Switzerland 
Web Address: http://www.isw.unibe.ch
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Historical Linguistics; Languages From the Greater Himalayan Region

Description:

A post-doc scholar is sought who will conduct a substantive programme of
research in the greater Himalayan region, an area which may be construed as
encompassing at least Central, South and Southeast Asia. This research is to
lead to a Habilitation, to be defended in Bern. In addition to a share of the
administrative duties in accordance with the prevailing norms, an integral
part of the Oberassistenz bzw. Assistenz involves teaching specialised courses
in historical linguistics and inspiring students. The assistant will be
expected to collaborate in the development of the Trans-Himalayan Database and
constructively to participate in the various activities and research
initiatives of the Linguistics Institute. Moreover, the candidate will be
asked to facilitate, wherever possible, the research of Prof. Dr. George van
Driem and, more particularly, of the PhD candidates of the Department of
Linguistics (Institut für Sprachwissenschaft) working on the documentation and
analysis of endangered languages in South Asia and adjacent regions.

Starting date: August 1, 2013
Employment terms: 50% to 65%
The position is for 3 years (potentially extendable to 6 years).

Requisites:
The candidate should have a PhD in linguistics, in-depth knowledge of relevant
Asian languages showing one or more areal specialisations. The scholar should
give evidence of having developed scholarly initiatives of international
prominence and allure and should demonstrate a sense of engagement in the
international linguistic community.

We offer:
Salary commensurate with the norms of the canton of Bern in view of an
assessment of the credentials of the candidate. Moreover, Bern is a beautiful
world heritage old town offering a high quality of living. The city is close
to the mountains and ideal for hiking or skiing. The institute offers a
stimulating international research environment and excellent facilities.

Prof. Dr. Georg van Driem
Department of Linguistics
University of Bern
Länggassstrasse
3000 Bern 9
Switzerland
Tel 031 631 80 06

Application Deadline: 01-May-2013 

Email Address for Applications: vandriem at isw.unibe.ch 
Contact Information:
	Barbara Neugel 
	Email: barbara.neugel at isw.unibe.ch 

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