31.2817, Jobs: Historical Linguistics; Typology: Researcher, University of Zurich

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Subject: 31.2817, Jobs: Historical Linguistics; Typology: Researcher, University of Zurich

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Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:06:17
From: Lena Zipp [dll_coordinator at ivs.uzh.ch]
Subject: Historical Linguistics; Typology: Researcher, University of Zurich, Switzerland

 
University or Organization: University of Zurich 
Department: Department of Comparative Language Science
Job Location: Zurich, Switzerland 
Web Address: https://www.comparativelinguistics.uzh.ch/en.html
Job Title: Senior Researcher in Quantitative Language Science or Linguistic Data Science
Job Rank: Researcher; Senior Reseacher

Specialty Areas: Historical Linguistics; Typology; Quantitative Lang. Science; Ling. Data Science; Comparative Ling.


Description:

The Distributional Linguistics Lab at the Department of Comparative Language
Science of the University of Zurich (https://www.ivs.uzh.ch/en/DLL.html)
invites applications for a (non-tenured) senior researcher in quantitative
language science or linguistic data science. 

We expect applicants to have outstanding expertise in modern statistical
modeling of typological data, both grammar-based and corpus-based. Applicants
are also expected to have a strong commitment to collaboration in the lab and
the department more widely (also with more qualitatively-oriented research
tracks) as well as with the National Center for Competence in Research (NCCR)
Evolving Language (https://www.evolvinglanguage.ch). Also, applicants must
have at least 3 years of research experience after obtaining their PhD.

The successful candidate develops a research agenda that relates to the
general theme of the lab and complements ongoing projects. Senior researchers
are expected to acquire external funding to start their own independent group
for the duration of their contract (up to 6 years) and to develop suitable
qualifications for tenured professorship applications.

The position includes teaching obligations (1 course per semester, BA or MA
level), supervising theses, and advising junior postdocs and PhD students.

The department places great emphasis on teamwork and on multidisciplinary
perspectives. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential.
We strongly aim at gender diversity, and we particularly encourage women to
apply.

Applications should include:
- A cover letter stating your motivation and your vision for research and
teaching,
- A CV with publication list, and
- The names of three references.

Review of applications starts October 25, 2020, and applications are accepted
until the position is filled. Please send your application as a single PDF
file to the application email provided below.

Questions can be addressed to the lab director, Professor Balthasar Bickel at
the contact information below.



Application Deadline: 25-Oct-2020 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: jobs at ivs.uzh.ch 
Contact Information:
	Prof. Balthasar Bickel 
	Email: balthasar.bickel at uzh.ch 


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