28.4640, Jobs: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: Senior Research Associate, University of Portsmouth

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Subject: 28.4640, Jobs: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: Senior Research Associate, University of Portsmouth

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Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2017 12:56:36
From: Alessandro Benati [Alessandro.Benati at port.ac.uk]
Subject: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: Senior Research Associate, University of Portsmouth, UK

 
University or Organization: University of Portsmouth 
Department: School of Languages and Area Studies
Job Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom 
Web Address: http://www.port.ac.uk
Job Title: Senior Research Associate
Job Rank: Senior Research Associate

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics 


Description:

Employment type: Fixed-term from 01 January 2018 to 31 December 2020
Employment basis:  Full-time
Salary: £29,799 - £33,518 per annum       
Closing date: 24 November 2017 
Interview date: 11 December 2017

Start Date: 01 January 2018

The School of Languages and Area Studies is seeking to employ is seeking
applicants for the role of Research Associate in Second Language Sciences.

Applications are invited for a highly motivated Research Associate to carry
out cutting edge research concerning the pivotal role of input and output in
second language acquisition using online (i.e. eye-tracking, self-pace reading
and listening) tasks, and measuring the effect of specific variables on online
interpretation tasks, as well as analysing second-language elicited
production.

The successful candidate should have a PhD in Second Language Sciences or a
relevant field, and have a strong background in second language acquisition
research. She/he should be familiar with psycholinguistic research methods
with evidence of previous research using various online data elicitation
methods.  Preference will be given to candidates who also have experience in
Instructed SLA research, in particular, and who are interested in conducting
psycholinguistic research with the aim of informing second/foreign language
pedagogy.  

The successful candidate will be working with a team of researchers in the
field of Second Language Acquisition in the Centre for Research and Innovation
in Language Sciences at the University of Portsmouth. She/he will assist in
technical training to use Eye-tracker and EEG systems in the new
Psycholinguistic Lab and will be involved in writing grant proposals. Teaching
for our current postgraduate provision and PhD supervision may also be
required, as needed.

The interview process will include a presentation of research and a formal
interview. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Alessandro Benati
(alessandro.benati at port.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to
this email addresses will not be accepted.

The University of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes
applications from all sections of the community.



Application Deadline: 24-Nov-2017 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://port.engageats.co.uk 
Contact Information:
	Professor Alessandro Benati 
	Email: alessandro.bentai at port.ac.uk 


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