30.2918, Jobs: Anthropological Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Documentation; Linguistic Theories: Post Doc, Utrecht University

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Subject: 30.2918, Jobs: Anthropological Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Documentation; Linguistic Theories: Post Doc, Utrecht University

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Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 12:55:35
From: Yoad Winter [y.winter at uu.nl]
Subject: Anthropological Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Documentation; Linguistic Theories: Post Doc, Utrecht University, Netherlands

 
University or Organization: Utrecht University 
Department: Utrecht Institute of Linguistics
Job Location: Utrecht, Netherlands 
Web Address: https://www.uu.nl/en/research/utrecht-institute-of-linguistics-ots
Job Title: Postdoc Position on the Grammar of Drum Languages
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Anthropological Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Documentation; Linguistic Theories 


Description:

We are looking for an excellent candidate for a post-doctorate position in a
research project on drum languages. Candidates should be able to carry out
outstanding fieldwork, and do theoretical linguistic work on the relation
between grammar and music in drum language in general.

For full description and application, see the application link provided below.

The project aims to develop a linguistic theory of drum language. It follows
previous work done by the PI (Winter, Y., Language 90, 2014). Candidates are
expected to have an excellent background in theoretical linguistics or another
relevant discipline. In addition, candidates should be able and prepared to
carry out fieldwork for a period of six months.

The tasks for the candidate will include:
- Carrying out fieldwork among Wolof speaking musicians in Senegal, and/or
with other communities using drum language, in collaboration with a PhD
student
- Help with PhD student supervision
- Embedding the results of the research within a coherent theory of drum
languages, informed by recent advances in theoretical linguistics and
cognitive science
- Presenting results at workshops and conferences, and publishing them as
peer-reviewed articles in international journals
- documenting drum language traditions in Senegal and elsewhere
- Teaching undergraduate courses 

Requirements:
- A (soon to be completed) PhD degree in linguistics, with a substantial
fieldwork component;
- Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English;
- An outstanding record of research;
- Interest in fieldwork research, and readiness to live in Senegal or another
African country for a period of 6-12 months as part of the project;
- Excellent communicational skills and ability to work in a heterogeneous
team;
- Fluency in Wolof or French, or a proven ability to quickly master foreign
languages is a strong advantage;
- Proven musical experience is a strong advantage.

Offer:
The position is offered at 0.8 FTE, starting 1 November 2019, initially for a
period of 12 months. Upon good performance and a positive evaluation, the
contract will be extended for the remaining period of 36 months  (4 years in
total). The gross monthly salary starts at €3.389,- in the first year.

Additional information
For more details on this research project, see
http://www.phil.uu.nl/~yoad/sabar.html
For further information, please feel free to contact Prof. Yoad Winter or the
research coordinator at UiL OTS (Dr. Maaike Schoorlemmer:
mailto:m.schoorlemmer at uu.nl).

Applications
In order to apply, please use the link in the official ad of this position, at
the application link provided below.
Your application should include digital copies of:
- Application form - to be downloaded from
http://www.phil.uu.nl/~yoad/sabar/form.html
- CV including full personal and academic details;
- Two samples of publications or chapters from PhD thesis;
- Names and full contact details of two academic referees.

The application deadline is August 25, 2019

Interviews, in person or otherwise, of selected applicants will be held during
the week starting September 8, 2019.



Application Deadline: 25-Aug-2019 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs 
Contact Information:
	Prof. Yoad Winter 
	Email: y.winter at uu.nl 


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