31.2522, Jobs: Semantics; Pragmatics: Post Doc, University of Konstanz

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Subject: 31.2522, Jobs: Semantics; Pragmatics: Post Doc, University of Konstanz

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Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:17:57
From: Regine Eckardt [regine.eckardt at uni-konstanz.de]
Subject: Semantics; Pragmatics: Post Doc, University of Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

 
University or Organization: University of Konstanz 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany 
Web Address: https://www.ling.uni-konstanz.de/en/
Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Pragmatics; Semantics 


Description:

We offer a Post-Doctoral Position in Linguistics at the University of
Konstanz, Germany (f/m/d; full-time, scale E 13 TV-L, Reference 2020/151)

The start date is October 1st, 2020 or by agreement. The positions is
available for one year each. It is part of an interdisciplinary research group
in linguistics & philosophy, and complemented by a matching position in
philosophy.

Deadline for applications: 15 August 2020

The Research Initiative "Universal preferences for natural concepts"
investigates how, out of the logical space of possible concepts, human
cognition selects some concepts as ‘natural’ and dismisses others are
‘unnatural’. We approach this question from three different disciplines:
Philosophy, where a long discussion on natural kinds and on abstraction has
spawned interest in natural concepts; Linguistics, where important semantic
universals and their spectrum of variation have been studied in language
typology and in language acquisition; and Artificial Intelligence, where
neural networks and deep learning algorithms offer a point of comparison
between concepts in human vs. artificial agents.

For further details, see
https://www.ling.uni-konstanz.de/eckardt/forschung/forschungsprojekte/

Your Responsibilities:
- Conducting original research on concepts in the context 
of the project
- Publishing research results
- Presenting project results at workshops and conferences
- Assistance for visitors at the project
- Organization of workshops

Focus of the Position:
- Semantic universals and their implications for Philosophy and Artificial
Intelligence (AI) 

Your Competencies:
- A completed university degree in a relevant field 
- A strong PhD in a relevant field (the PhD must be completed to start the
position)
- Publishing experience will be of advantage
- Strong communication skills
- Fluency in English
- An interest in interdisciplinary research

We Offer:
- An open, motivated research group connecting Linguistics and Theoretical
Philosophy with interdisciplinary interests in an international network
- Opportunities for further collaboration with groups in linguistics or
philosophy
- The possibility to expand your research CV
- The possibility to teach
- A great environment

Please see the University of Konstanz job portal for more details and the
online application form, which is provided at the application link provided
below.



Application Deadline: 15-Aug-2020 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: regine.eckardt at uni-konstanz.de 
Web Address for Applications: https://stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/5604b43913ddffa9f1e2c1f8e87b99ac75663e7c0 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Regine Eckardt 
	Email: regine.eckardt at uni-konstanz.de 


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