32.259, Jobs: Semantics; Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Post Doc, Ghent University

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Subject: 32.259, Jobs: Semantics; Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Post Doc, Ghent University

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Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:06:29
From: Peter Lauwers [peter.lauwers at ugent.be]
Subject: Semantics; Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Post Doc, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium

 
University or Organization: Ghent University 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Ghent, Belgium 
Web Address: https://www.ugent.be/lw/taalkunde/en
Job Title: Full Post Doc position, Project Language Productivity at Work
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Semantics; Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics 


Description:

In the framework of an interdisciplinary project on productivity in grammar
(constructions), we are currently hiring one full-time postdoc bursary
(International Mobility) for one year. 

Degree requirements:
PhD in (corpus) Linguistics

The candidates are expected to have a solid background in quantitative corpus
linguistics, and more specifically in distributional (vector space) semantics.
Excellent skills in R (and preferably also in Python) are required.

We are looking for independent researchers with management / coordination
skills, who are able to share their knowledge with PhD students within a large
interdisciplinary consortium. 

Candidates should have an excellent knowledge of English.

Ghent University offers a one-year full-time contract starting on 1 March
2021. Successful candidates will be employed as research staff member under
the regime of international mobility (with regular health insurance, etc.).
Information for incoming international staff can be found at
https://www.ugent.be/en/work/talent/next-steps.

Contact one of the project supervisors for more information. More information
about the project and its supervisors can be found at
www.languageproductivity.ugent.be

Supervisors:
Peter Lauwers (PI), Jóhanna Barðdal, Timothy Colleman, Renata Enghels, Rob
Hartsuiker, Miriam Taverniers.
Co-supervisors: Ludovic De Cuypere, Alice Foucart, Anne-Sophie Ghyselen.

The deadline for applications is 7 February 2021.

Applications should be submitted to the application email provided below and
should consist of:
- A detailed CV, including degree grades and title of Master Thesis and PhD
Thesis, and
- A letter of motivation in English, which should also mention specific skills
in quantitative corpus linguistics

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed shortly after the 14th of February.



Application Deadline: 07-Feb-2021 
	  
Email Address for Applications: languageproductivity at ugent.be 
Contact Information:
	Prof Peter Lauwers 
	Email: peter.lauwers at ugent.be 


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