27.3059, Jobs: General Linguistics: Researcher, Ulster University

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Subject: 27.3059, Jobs: General Linguistics: Researcher, Ulster University

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Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 09:24:11
From:  Human Resources [jobs at ulster.ac.uk]
Subject: General Linguistics: Researcher, Ulster University, Jordanstown, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

 
University or Organization: Ulster University 
Department: School of Communication
Job Location: Jordanstown, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 
Web Address: https://goo.gl/ZCD960
Job Title: Research Associate - Linguistics
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 


Description:

Ulster University
School of Communication
Research Associate - Linguistics
Salary:  £26,552 - £29,864                  
Campus: Jordanstown 
Closing Date: 23 August 2016      
Ref: 1571179

The postholder will support the project team involved in the research “Plural
mass nouns as a window into linguistic variation” supported by the Leverhulme
Trust. 
(Fixed-term until 29 September 2017)

Main Duties:

- Prepare the experimental material 
- Recruit participants for the experiments 
- Help analyse the data 
- Be the point of contact among the members of the team  
- Any other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.

Educational and Professional Qualifications:

Essential

- Postgraduate qualification in Linguistics.
- Demonstrable knowledge and research experience relevant to the project.
- Experience working as part of a team on a research project.
- Knowledge and experience in personal computer-based applications including:
word processing, email and experience of the Internet and associated software.
- Evidence of the collection of information and data and its presentation in a
coherent form.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Articulate, enthusiastic and confident manner with the ability to relate to
people at all levels.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work independently and with initiative and to prioritise
workload.
- A developing publications record.
- Willingness and ability to work outside normal working hours.
- Willingness and ability to travel when required inside and outside Northern
Ireland.

Desirable

- PhD in Linguistics 
- Knowledge and experience in statistical analysis software such as R.  
- Knowledge of one of the languages under investigation
- Demonstrable interest in the study of plurality, mass-count distinction, and
implicatures. 
- Record of publications in reputable outlets. 

We prefer to issue and receive applications via our on-line recruitment
website at www.ulster.ac.uk/jobs

Hard copy applications can be obtained by telephoning 028 7012 4072

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from
all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities.
Appointment will be made on merit.



Application Deadline: 23-Aug-2016 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://goo.gl/ZCD960 
Contact Information
	Human Resources 
	Email: jobs at ulster.ac.uk 


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