26.3532, Jobs: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: Post Doc, University of Kaiserslautern

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Subject: 26.3532, Jobs: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: Post Doc, University of Kaiserslautern

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Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2015 14:27:29
From: Shanley Allen [allen at sowi.uni-kl.de]
Subject: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: Post Doc, University of Kaiserslautern, Kaiserslautern, Germany

University or Organization: University of Kaiserslautern 
Department: Psycholinguistics and Language Development Group
Job Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany 
Web Address: http://www.sowi.uni-kl.de/psycholinguistics/home/
Job Title: Postdoctoral Position in L2 Sentence Processing
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics 

Description:

The Psycholinguistics and Language Development Group at the University of Kaiserslautern invites applications for one postdoctoral position in the area of L2 sentence processing. The position involves independent research (potentially leading to a German Habilitation) in one or more of the research themes of the group, participation in the group’s ongoing projects, and teaching (psycho)linguistics and research methods courses as part of the MSc in Cognitive Science (offered in English). 

Current research in the group includes L1 and bilingual/L2 morphosyntactic processing and acquisition in children and adults, using both on-line and off-line methods. Research is conducted on several languages (e.g. German, English, Inuktitut, Greek, Persian), with a focus on cross-linguistic comparison and cross-linguistic influence. The group is also an active part of the Center for Cognitive Science (see http://www.uni-kl.de/cognitivescience/home/), and is engaged in interdisciplinary research with other Center members. For further details, please see http://www.sowi.uni-kl.de/psycholinguistics/home/. 

Candidates must have a PhD degree in psycholinguistics, linguistics, or a closely related field. Also required is an excellent knowledge of English and ideally at least a working knowledge of German. The ideal candidate will also have a good research and publication record in areas related to the group’s research focus, experience with reading studies using the EyeLink 1000 eye tracker, expertise in statistical analysis using linear mixed effects models, interest in the role of discourse expectations in sentence processing, and interest in collaborating on interdisciplinary research with other members of the Center for Cognitive Science. 

Salary is in accordance with the German public service salary scale TV-L E13, with 100% of the regular working hours (a 50% or 75% position is also possible in principle). Some additional funds are available to cover travel costs for presentations at selected conferences, participation in summer schools, etc. The position is initially for one year, with possibility of extension. The ideal starting date is October 15, 2015.

The University of Kaiserslautern is seeking to increase the proportion of women in scientific positions, and thus applications from women are strongly encouraged. Applications from candidates with children are also welcome. Given equivalent qualifications and experience, applicants with disabilities will be hired first (disability certification should be included if available).

Applications, including the following, should be sent by September 2, 2015, to the application email address below.

1. Cover letter outlining interest in the position, research and teaching experience to date, and academic goals
2. CV including information about education, related work and volunteer experience, and presentations and publications
3. One-page outline of proposed research during the position
4. Copies of up to three examples of written work
5. Contact information for at least two potential references who are familiar with your academic work

Application Deadline: 02-Sep-2015 

Email Address for Applications: allen at sowi.uni-kl.de 
Contact Information:
	Prof. Dr. Shanley Allen 
	Email: allen at sowi.uni-kl.de 

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