32.1925, Jobs: Morphology; Phonology; Typology: Post Doc, University of Surrey

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Subject: 32.1925, Jobs: Morphology; Phonology; Typology: Post Doc, University of Surrey

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Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:21:57
From: Erich Round [e.round at surrey.ac.uk]
Subject: Morphology; Phonology; Typology: Post Doc, University of Surrey, UK

 
University or Organization: University of Surrey 
Department: Surrey Morphology Group
Job Location: Surrey, United Kingdom 
Web Address: https://www.smg.surrey.ac.uk/
Job Title: Research Fellow
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Morphology; Phonology; Typology 


Description:

The Surrey Morphology Group in the School of Literature and Languages,
University of Surrey, is seeking to appoint a post-doctoral Research Fellow at
the fractional rate of 0.8FTE (equivalent to 4 days per week) for one year,
funded by a British Academy Global Professorship awarded to Prof. Erich Round.
The position is to start to on 1 July 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter.
We welcome applicants from within and outside the UK.

The project investigates the dynamics of analogical change in morphological
paradigms, with a particular view to modelling change and its outcomes, and
situating the work within theories of change within and outside of
linguistics. As a crucial part of this, we seek to build a typology of
previous proposals on analogy—what are the kinds of factors and interaction
between them proposed by generations of linguists working on the topic?—and to
identify empirical case studies that have been, or could yet be, influential.

The successful applicant is expected to have a PhD (gained or under
examination) in morphology and/or phonology with a substantial typological
component, either synchronic or diachronic; have a demonstrated strength in
surveying and critically comparing theoretical and empirical literature in
morphology and/or phonology; research experience in language typology; and an
ability to excel in, and contribute to, a collegial team environment.
Desirable strengths are research experience in: analysing large
cross-linguistic datasets; compiling and/or processing cross-linguistic
datasets; using a programming language such as R or python to assist in data
compilation, processing and analysis; performing statistical analysis; and
presentation and publication of research papers and/or datasets.

The position involves conducting research both independently and with the
project team. The successful applicant will work closely with the project
leader, within the vibrant and supportive environment at the Surrey Morphology
Group. The Research Fellow will contribute to novel analyses and curated
datasets, and present the results of this work at conferences and in
publications, together with the project team.

The Surrey Morphology Group (SMG) is the world’s largest research group
focussing on linguistic morphology. With over twenty-five years of outstanding
research success, the group is an ideal environment to build your competence
and achievements as a researcher. At the heart of the group’s ethos are a deep
fidelity to the empirical diversity of the world’s languages, the rigorous
pursuit of challenging theoretical questions, and the nurturing of its members
in a high stimulating, collegial and intellectually engaging research
environment.

Interested applicants are encouraged to view the SMG website
(https://www.smg.surrey.ac.uk/) and contact Erich Round at the contact
information below, with informal questions about the project, position and
working at SMG. 

Apply online at the application link provided below.



Application Deadline: 21-Jun-2021 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=031221 
Contact Information:
	Prof Erich Round 
	Email: e.round at surrey.ac.uk 


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