26.2456, Support: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics / Netherlands

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LINGUIST List: Vol-26-2456. Tue May 12 2015. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 26.2456, Support: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics / Netherlands

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Date: Tue, 12 May 2015 14:42:50
From: Paul Vogt [p.a.vogt at uvt.nl]
Subject: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics, PhD, Tilburg University, Netherlands

 Institution/Organization: Tilburg University 
Department: Tilburg Center for Cognition and Communication 
Web Address: https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/research/institutes-and-research-groups/ticc/ 

Level: PhD 

Duties: Research

Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics 

Description:

The Tilburg center for Cognition and Communication (TiCC), a Center of Excellence at Tilburg University (TiU), is a multidisciplinary research center at the forefront of research on cognition, communication and computation.

TiCC combines two strong research programs: Creative Computing (CC), including research in Artificial Intelligence, Computational Linguistics, and Intelligent Systems, and Language, Communication and Cognition (LCC), including research in Cognitive Science, Communication and Discourse Studies. The unique combination of these two research programs enables TiCC to work on research projects in which computer-based techniques of modelling and processing (big) data are combined with experimentally elicited human data.

TiCC is seeking three new and enthusiastic PhD colleagues. PhD positions are specifically sought on TiCC's research themes, which include, but are not limited to:

- Language acquisition, learning,
- Social media, interpersonal communication,
- Spoken language, non-verbal behaviour, emotion,
- Medical communication, eHealth, empathy,
- Social aspects of interaction (e.g., exclusion, reconciliation, intergroup relations).

For a full list of TiCC research themes, consult TiCC's website.

Prospective candidates are expected to write and possibly defend an original 2-page research proposal, related to one of the research themes of TiCC. In addition, names of a potential daily supervisor and promotor should be included. We explicitly expect assistant and associate professors within TiCC to play a central role in the selection and supervision of these 3 PhD candidates. Research proposals that combine the two research programs are especially encouraged.

Requirements

For the positions we seek candidates with a background in a relevant discipline, including (in alphabetical order) Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science, Communication & Information Sciences, Computer Science, Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, Psychology, or any related area.

The PhD candidates will have a (Research) Master's degree in one of the aforementioned areas, a strong interest in conducting research, excellent writing skills and a good command of English.

For more information on the positions, please contact Prof. Dr. Emiel Krahmer.

Tilburg University is rated among the top Dutch employers and offers very good fringe benefits (it is one of the best non-profit employers in the Netherlands), such as an options model for terms and conditions of employment and excellent reimbursement of moving expenses. The collective labor agreement of Tilburg University applies. The selected candidates will start with a contract for one year, concluded by an evaluation. Upon a positive outcome of the first-year evaluation, the candidate will be offered an employment contract for the remaining three years. It is also possible to work 80% instead of fulltime.

Researchers from outside the Netherlands may qualify for a tax-free allowance equal to 30% of their taxable salary. The PhD candidates will be ranked in the Dutch university job ranking system (UFO) as a PhD-student (promovendus) with a starting fulltime salary of € 2,125 gross per month in the first year, up to € 2,717 the fourth year (appr. € 30,000 all in). The selected candidate is expected to have written a PhD thesis by the end of the contract.

Applications should include:

- Cover letter,
- Curriculum Vitae,
- Copy of the university marks (grade list),
- 2-page research proposal, and
- Names of two references. 

Applications should be sent before the application deadline. Interviews are expected to be held in the second half of June 2015. Applicants who expect to graduate in the summer of 2015 are also invited to apply. 

Application Deadline: 06-Jun-2015 

Web Address for Applications: http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about-tilburg-university/working-at/wp/ 

Contact Information: 
	Prof. Dr. Emiel Krahmer 
	E.J.Krahmer at uvt.nl 
	Phone:+311346630700  

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