30.4427, Jobs: English; General Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics; Post Doc, TU Braunschweig

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Subject: 30.4427, Jobs: English; General Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics; Post Doc, TU Braunschweig

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Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 10:12:38
From: Holger Hopp [h.hopp at tu-bs.de]
Subject: English; General Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics; Post Doc, TU Braunschweig, Germany

 
University or Organization: TU Braunschweig 
Department: English Linguistics
Job Location: Braunschweig, Germany 
Web Address: https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/anglistik
Job Title: PhD students/Post-Docs in Linguistics
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics; Second Language Acquisition; Multilingualism

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The Department of English Linguistics at the University of Braunschweig –
Institute of Technology (TU Braunschweig, Germany) invites applications for
two PhD or Postdoc positions in English Linguistics (f/m/d) (German pay scale
TV-L E13, 50%-66%) starting April 1, 2020.

The positions are for three years, subject to a successful evaluation of
progress at the end of the first year. Salaries range from 24k to 39k Euros
per year depending on the applicant's experience.

We are looking for candidates with backgrounds and interests that link up to
the main research areas in English Linguistics at the TU Braunschweig, namely,
psycholinguistics and/or bi-/multilingualism. We particularly welcome
applications from candidates with knowledge in core areas of theoretical
linguistics.

The department has experimental facilities including a remote eye-tracker
suitable for reading and Visual World studies and reaction-time computers.
Further information about the department can be found at
https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/anglistik/seminar/linguistik

The successful candidates may pursue a PhD degree or Habilitation. The
candidates will teach English-language seminar courses in (English)
linguistics, ranging from two 45-minute sessions to seven 45-minute sessions
per week in each 14-week semester, depending on the type of position. 

Applicants should 
- Have an excellent MA degree or equivalent in a subject related to (English)
linguistics and/or the PhD project (for PhD positions, up to 50%, TV-L E13)
- Have an excellent PhD degree or equivalent in a subject related to (English)
linguistics (for Post-doc positions, 50%-66%, TV-L E13)
- Have advanced English skills 
- Have demonstrable teaching and team working skills

Knowledge of German, previous teaching experience, knowledge of statistics and
experience in lab-based and/or empirical research are desirable.

Besides a cover letter, applications should include
- A letter of motivation
- A CV 
- Copies of all previous degrees including detailed transcripts of records
- Contact information for two academic letters of reference (one from the
supervisor of the BA/MA/PhD thesis or equivalent)
- A summary of the MA/PhD thesis or equivalent 
- Optional: a research proposal for the dissertation project in the relevant
areas including a time schedule (five A4 ages max.). 

Applications should be sent as pdf attachments by email to the application
email or by post to the address below by January 15, 2020. Interviews may be
held before the deadline. For questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Holger Hopp
at h.hopp tu-bs.de or +49-531-391-8700. The TU Braunschweig cannot cover
application expenses.

The TU Braunschweig is an equal-opportunities employer. Preference will be
given to applicants with disabilities provided they have the same
qualifications. The TU Braunschweig strives to increase the proportion of
women in research and teaching and therefore encourages qualified women to
apply. We welcome applications from all nations.

The TU Braunschweig will store your personal data as part of the application
procedure.



Application Deadline: 15-Jan-2020 
Mailing Address for Applications: 
	Erika Wolf 
	Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik 
	Sprachwissenschaft 
	Bienroder Weg 80 
	Braunschweig 38106 
	Germany  
Email Address for Applications: ewolf at tu-braunschweig.de 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.tu-braunschweig.de/anglistik/news 
Contact Information:
	Holger Hopp 
	Email: h.hopp at tu-braunschweig.de 
	Phone: +495313918700 


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