29.1203, Jobs: Language Documentation; Linguistic Theories; Semantics; Syntax: Post Doc, National University of Singapore

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Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 19:53:51
From: Michael Yoshitaka Erlewine [mitcho at nus.edu.sg]
Subject: Language Documentation; Linguistic Theories; Semantics; Syntax: Post Doc, National University of Singapore

 
University or Organization: National University of Singapore 
Department: English Language & Literature
Job Location: Singapore, Singapore 
Web Address: http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/ell/
Job Title: Research Fellow
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Language Documentation; Linguistic Theories; Semantics; Syntax 


Description:

The National University of Singapore will hire two Research Fellows
(post-docs) under the project “Subjecthood in Southeast Asia: Description and
Theory” (PI Michael Yoshitaka Erlewine). Successful candidates will combine
expertise in fieldwork and linguistic theory (syntax and/or semantics). Both
positions are for two years, with a preferred start date of August 1, 2018.

Research Fellows will investigate aspects of the grammar of understudied
languages of Southeast Asia, with an emphasis on syntactic and semantic
phenomena related to subjecthood, through theory-guided original fieldwork in
Southeast Asia, including in Singapore. Ideal candidates will have existing
research interests and experience in a language or languages of Southeast
Asia, but this is not required. Familiarity with documentation methods is a
plus. There is no teaching obligation. The Research Fellow must have their PhD
in hand by the start of the position.

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Funds exist
for fieldwork travel and expenses, travel to international conferences, and
publication expenses.

Information about working in NUS and living in Singapore is available at
http://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/whyjoinus.htm. The Department of English
Language & Literature website can be found at http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/ell/. 

The deadline for applications is April 30, 2018. Applicants should send to the
application email below:
1. a cover letter including notes on existing or potential languages of study
in Southeast Asia and topics of theoretical interest
2. a CV
3. two examples of previous work 
4. the completed Personal Data Consent Form for job applicants available from
the application link below.

The candidate should also arrange for two letters of recommendation, including
one by the main PhD supervisor, to be sent directly to the application email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Contact Michael Yoshitaka
Erlewine (see contact information below) with any questions.



Application Deadline: 30-Apr-2018 
	  
Email Address for Applications: mitcho at nus.edu.sg 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/files/NUS-Personal-Data-Consent-for-Job-Applicants.pdf 
Contact Information:
	Dr Michael Yoshitaka Erlewine 
	Email: mitcho at nus.edu.sg 


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