28.5082, Jobs: Syntax; Pragmatics: Post Doc, University of British Columbia

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Subject: 28.5082, Jobs: Syntax; Pragmatics: Post Doc, University of British Columbia

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Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 13:10:04
From: Martina Wiltschko [martina.wiltschko at ubc.ca]
Subject: Syntax; Pragmatics: Post Doc, University of British Columbia, Canada

 
University or Organization: The University of British Columbia 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: British Columbia, Canada 
Web Address: http://linguistics.ubc.ca
Job Title: Postdoctoral position in Syntax-Pragmatics
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Pragmatics; Syntax; Syntax-Pragmatics interface, field work, experimental work,


Description:

The Department of Linguistics, University of British Columbia – Vancouver,
invites applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in the
Syntax-Pragmatics interface, to commence no later than July 1, 2018. The
position may be renewed for up to two years subject to budgetary approval and
positive appraisal of research progress and teaching. The successful candidate
must hold a PhD (or expect to have successfully defended prior to the position
start date) and must be within five years of having been awarded the PhD
degree at the start of the position. 

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be expected to participate actively in UBC’s
eh-lab directed by Prof. Martina Wiltschko. Expertise in the areas of syntax
of speech acts, sentence-final particles, clause-typing, biased questions,
and/or the syntax-prosody interface is an advantage, as is experience with
fieldwork and/or experimental work. The successful candidate is expected to
assist in the direction of the lab as well as the supervision of research
assistants.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will also be expected to teach up to three courses,
including at least one research-based (pro-)seminar in a topic of their
choice. There will also be opportunities for the Postdoctoral Fellow to
interact with UBC colleagues on research and teaching. Information about the
Department and faculty research can be found on our website,
https://linguistics.ubc.ca. There will be some support for research-associated
costs, including conference travel. 

Applicants should submit a single .pdf file containing the following items (in
the order listed): a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of
research plans, up to 2 sample publications, and evidence of teaching
experience and effectiveness. In addition, applicants should arrange for three
confidential letters of reference to be sent directly to: Vicki Ferguson,
Administrator, at the email address below. Completed applications and
reference letters must be received by January 15, 2018.  Please include
“postdoc search” in the email subject line. 

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Equity and diversity are
essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the
inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We
encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on
any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability,
political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a
First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply.



Application Deadline: 15-Jan-2018 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: vicki.ferguson at ubc.ca 
Contact Information:
	Prof. Martina Wiltschko 
	Email: martina.wiltschko at ubc.ca 
	Phone: 604 822 5417 


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