28.2233, Support: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: PhD, University of Tuebingen

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Subject: 28.2233, Support: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: PhD, University of Tuebingen

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Date: Wed, 17 May 2017 10:08:45
From: Sophie Freitag [lead at uni-tuebingen.de]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: PhD, University of Tuebingen, Germany

 Institution/Organization: University of Tuebingen 
Department: LEAD Graduate School & Research Network 
Web Address: http://www.lead.uni-tuebingen.de 

Level: PhD 

Duties: Research,Project Work
 
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 
 

Description:

The LEAD Graduate School & Research Network (www.lead.uni-tuebingen.de) for
Learning, Educational Achievement and Life Course Development, funded by the
Excellence Initiative of the German Federal and State governments, invites
applications for up to five 3-year doctoral positions as of October 2017.

Education and its outcomes being essential to the welfare of a society and its
members, the goal of LEAD is to contribute relevant findings to several key
questions in evidence-based education. As an integrated research and training
program, LEAD aims at excellent research and academic careers for young
scientists at the intersection between Empirical Educational Research and the
neighboring disciplines of (1) Cognitive, Social, and Motivational Psychology,
(2) Neuroscience and Informatics, (3) Clinical and Personality Psychology, (4)
Language and Linguistics, and (5) Sociology and Economics. 

Requirements: 
Successfully or nearly finished MA or MSc or equivalent degree graduates in
Empirical Educational Re-search or one of the above-mentioned neighboring
fields with excellent grades and a strong interest in conducting research from
an interdisciplinary perspective are encouraged to apply.

In addition, 
- candidates should be prepared to contribute to the mission of excellence of
the LEAD Graduate School & Research Network. 
- candidates’ prospective PhD research should be relevant to LEAD, i.e.,
relating to LEAD’s research questions and one of the LEAD intersections. We
especially encourage applications for PhD projects within the following
topics:
- self-regulation in education,
- teaching and learning with technology,
- language learning and language in education,
- randomized controlled field trials in education. 

Gains:
LEAD PhD candidates benefit from unique opportunities:
- A prestigious, internationally focused and interdisciplinary PhD program
within the German Excellence Initiative; 
- Regular thesis discussions with peers and supervisory teams, plus retreats,
lectures, and work-shops with renowned international guest researchers; 
- Funds for the support of thesis-related research and training;
- Tailor-made training and research support from the LEADing Research Center,
including lab rotations;
- LEAD support systems for families, equal opportunity, and diversity.

Applications:
Applications should include a completed application cover sheet, a CV, degree
and other certificates with transcripts showing a recent graduation or one in
the nearest future, two letters of recommendation, a statement of research
interest and experience, plus a motivation letter describing your interest in
obtaining a PhD within LEAD. For more information, please see our FAQ section
at www.lead.uni-tuebingen.de
Please send all documents in one single (!) pdf attachment via email to LEAD
Graduate School & Re-search Network at lead at uni-tuebingen.de by June 11, 2017.
Applications beyond this date are welcome and will be taken into account as
further positions become available. Interviews will take place on July 03, 05
and 06, 2017.
The University of Tübingen is an equal opportunity employer regarding
professional opportunities for women and men. Equally qualified candidates
with physical challenges will be given preference. Em-ployment will be
conducted by the central university administration.
 

Application Deadline: 11-Jun-2017 

Mailing Address for Applications:
	Attn: Prof. Ulrich Trautwein 
	Gartenstrasse 29 
	Tuebingen 72074 
	Germany 
	
Web Address for Applications: https://goo.gl/5d5Nbc 

Contact Information: 
	Sophie Freitag 
	lead at uni-tuebingen.de  


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