29.2089, Support: Semantics: PhD, Utrecht University

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Subject: 29.2089, Support: Semantics: PhD, Utrecht University

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Date: Tue, 15 May 2018 12:07:39
From: Yoad Winter [y.winter at uu.nl]
Subject: Semantics: PhD, Utrecht University, Netherlands

 Institution/Organization: Utrecht University 
Department: Utrecht Institute of Linguistics (UiL OTS) 

Level: PhD 

Specialty Areas: Semantics 
 

Description:

PhD position in Formal Semantics (1.0 FTE)

Job description
The Utrecht Institute of Linguistics (UiL OTS) invites applications for a PhD
position in the area of formal semantics. This project will develop a theory
of spatial and reciprocal expressions across languages. Starting from current
theories of spatial meanings and reciprocal expressions (Zwarts & Winter 2000,
Poortman et al. 2018, Winter 2018), the project will extensively compare
meanings of these expressions in different languages. These data will be
employed for developing a new formal semantic theory of spatial and reciprocal
expressions across languages.
The project will be supervised by Dr. Joost Zwarts and Prof. Yoad Winter, in
collaboration with Dr. Eva Poortman (UiL OTS) and Prof. James Hampton
(Psychology, City, University of London). Work at the UiL OTS will be part of
the ROCKY project, financed by an ERC Advanced grant to Prof. Yoad Winter.

References:
E.B. Poortman et al. 2018. Reciprocal expressions and the Maximal Typicality
Hypothesis. Glossa, 3:18, 1–30. 
Y. Winter 2018. Symmetric Predicates and the Semantics of Reciprocal
Alternations. Semantics and Pragmatics, 11.
Zwarts, J. and Winter, Y., 2000. Vector space semantics: A model-theoretic
analysis of locative prepositions. Journal of logic, language and information,
9(2), 169-211.

Qualifications:
- The successful applicant for this position should have a strong background
in formal semantics and linguistic theory. 
- Applicants should ideally hold, or be about to complete, an excellent
Master's degree in Formal Semantics. 
-Excellent candidates with a research thesis in logic, mathematics, artificial
intelligence, and/or computer science will also be considered, in case they
can demonstrate active interest in theoretical linguistics. 
-Good communication skills, proficiency in spoken and written English, as well
as a keen interest in problem solving and research are essential.
 
Application details and additional information
Look up the job ad at: 
https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs
For more information, please contact the Project Director (Yoad Winter) or the
Research Coordinator at UiL OTS (Maaike Schoorlemmer).
 
Apply online through at the link provided below.  

Interviews will be held during the week starting June 25, 2018.
 

Application Deadline: 17-Jun-2018 

Mailing Address for Applications:
	Attn: Maaike Schoorlemmer
	Netherlands 
	
Web Address for Applications: https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs 

Contact Information: 
	Maaike Schoorlemmer
	Dept:Utrecht Institute of Linguistics (UiL OTS)
	Email:m.schoorlemmer at uu.nl  


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