29.772, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology; Psycholinguistics: Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Kent

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Subject: 29.772, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology; Psycholinguistics: Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Kent

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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2018 13:53:46
From: Tamara Rathcke [t.v.rathcke at kent.ac.uk]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology; Psycholinguistics: Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Kent, UK

 
University or Organization: University of Kent 
Department: English Language and Linguistics
Job Location: Canterbury/Kent, United Kingdom 
Web Address: https://www.kent.ac.uk/secl/ell/
Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology; Psycholinguistics; Sensorimotor Synchronisation, Linguistic Rhythm


Description:

A Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position is available in English
Language and Linguistics at the University of Kent. We are looking for an
enthusiastic candidate to join for our interdisciplinary team working on a
project funded by the Leverhulme Trust - ‘Does Language Have Groove?
Sensorimotor Synchronisation for the Study of Linguistic Rhythm’. The project
brings together expertise from phonetics, cognitive and movement sciences, and
involves a collaboration between the University of Kent (UK) and the
University of Montreal (Canada), in particular the International Laboratory
for Brain, Music and Sound Research (BRAMS). The post holder will be based at
Kent in Canterbury, with opportunities to travel to collaborative meetings and
conferences.

This project aims to resolve current controversies surrounding rhythmic
properties of language. Using paradigms based on sensorimotor synchronisation
and rhythmic movement to cross-linguistic materials, we will develop new
approaches to the study of linguistic rhythm. The PDRA will have strong
computational skills and expertise in data analyses and modelling. S/he will
be responsible for collecting and analysing tapping and perception data, for
disseminating the project’s findings to academic and non-academic audiences,
and writing up the results for publication.

The successful candidate must have a PhD in Phonetics, Experimental
Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computing, Movement Sciences or related
disciplines. Excellent programming skills in MATLAB/R environments as well as
expertise in experimental design and statistical methods (e.g., multivariate
statistics, linear mixed models, time-series analyses) are required. A
publication record (commensurate with the applicant’s career stage), knowledge
of non-linear modelling advanced techniques and experience working with
different speech perception paradigms are highly desirable. The candidate
should enjoy working in an interdisciplinary environment and be interested in
working with speakers from typologically diverse language backgrounds.
Language knowledge in addition to English (French, Italian and/or non-European
languages) are a plus.

The required application documents include (1) a cover letter outlining the
candidate’s background and suitability for the post and (2) a CV with a list
of publications and contact details of three academic referees who are
available to provide a reference letter for the shortlisted candidates prior
to the interview date.

- Start date for applications: 24 January 2018
- Closing date for applications: 26 February 2018
- Interviews are to be held: 29 March 2018
- Start date of the post: 1 May 2018

Please apply online at the link below, job reference number HUM0834. If you
require further information regarding the application process please contact
The Resourcing Team on jobs at kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: HUM0834. For
informal enquiries about the post, please contact Dr Tamara Rathcke
(t.v.rathcke at kent.ac.uk) +44 1227 826540.



Application Deadline: 26-Feb-2018 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.kent.ac.uk/ 
Contact Information:
	Dr Tamara Rathcke 
	Email: t.v.rathcke at kent.ac.uk 


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