31.756, Support: English; German; Neurolinguistics: PhD Student, University of Konstanz

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Subject: 31.756, Support: English; German; Neurolinguistics: PhD Student, University of Konstanz

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Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 13:33:00
From: Carsten Eulitz [carsten.eulitz at uni-konstanz.de]
Subject: English; German; Neurolinguistics: PhD Student, University of Konstanz, Germany

 Institution/Organization: University of Konstanz 
Department: Linguistics 
Web Address: https://www.ling.uni-konstanz.de/en/ 

Level: PhD 

Duties: Research
 
Specialty Areas: Neurolinguistics 
 
Required Language(s): English (eng)
                      German (deu) 

Description:

Overview of the Role:

Professor Carsten Eulitz and Professor Aditi Lahiri have been awarded a three
year research project ''Complexity in Derivational Morphology: Theory and
Experimental Evidence'' under a UK-German Funding Initiative in the
Humanities. Professor Frans Plank, Senior Research Fellow, Somerville College
and Professor Emeritus, University of Konstanz, will be the official
theoretical consultant on the project. The project is a joint theoretical and
experimental effort to shed light on the question of complexity in
derivational morphology. It will be jointly run at both universities, with
regular communication between the partners. The Konstanz part of the project
is funded by the DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) whilst the Oxford part
of the project will be funded by the AHRC.

The overall role of the doctoral post at Konstanz (fulltime, grade TVL 13
(65%)) is to be responsible for the planning, design, implementation and
analysis of the experimental (electrophysiological) part of the project (under
the guidance of the PIs) which investigates different aspects of morphological
(derivational) complexities in German and English. More specifically, the goal
is to explore electrophysiological measures to investigate the processing and
mental representation of complex words. The German experiments will be run at
Konstanz. However, the doctoral student is also expected to collaborate with
the postdoctoral researcher and Professor Lahiri at Oxford.

Responsibilities/Duties:

To work alongside the PIs to:
- Investigate electrophysiological measures to understand the covert
decomposition of words, varying morpho-phonological and morphological
conditions.
- Writing of research papers for internationally refereed journals and
presenting results at national and international conferences;
- Contributing to the intellectual life of the research group and the
collaboration, including participating in video and teleconference meetings as
required, and travelling for national and international collaboration when
required; 
- Contribute to the writing of reports required for extant grants and
contracts, including milestone reports, and final reports before the end of
the contract;
- Instruction and day-to-day supervision of research assistants working on the
project, as required; Assisting with other practical and administrative duties
as required.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

- An MA degree in Linguistics or Psychology or a related field;
- The applicant should have some background in Linguistics in general and
morphology and phonology in particular, and must be willing to work in a
linguistically oriented environment; 
- Ability to carry out EEG acquisition and analysis of EEG data independently
after a training period;
- Fluency in English (spoken and written); 
- Some statistical background;
- Self-motivation and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Desirable

- Good knowledge of German.
- Familiarity with electrophysiological methods and EEG data analysis
software.
- Ability to comprehend and evaluate research findings and present own
research to critical audiences.

Application:

The deadline of application is April 15. Applicants should send a short cover
letter, a full CV and the name and contact information of two potential
referees to Carsten.eulitz at uni-konstanz.de. 
The University of Konstanz encourages disabled persons to apply. They will be
given preference if appropriately qualified (contact + 49 (0) 7531 / 88 – 4016
and 88 - 2834). 
The University of Konstanz is an equal opportunity employer that tries to
increase the number of women in research and teaching.
 

Application Deadline: 15-Apr-2020 

Mailing Address for Applications:
	Attn: Carsten Eulitz 
	Universitätsstraße 10 
	Konstanz 78457 
	Germany 
	
Contact Information: 
	Carsten Eulitz 
	carsten.eulitz at uni-konstanz.de  


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