32.985, Support: Chibchan; Cabécar; General Linguistics: PhD, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

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Subject: 32.985, Support: Chibchan; Cabécar; General Linguistics: PhD, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

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Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:10:02
From: Elisabeth Verhoeven [elisabeth.verhoeven at hu-berlin.de]
Subject: Chibchan; Cabécar; General Linguistics: PhD, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany

 Institution/Organization: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin 
Department: Institut für deutsche Sprache und Linguistik 
Web Address: https://www.linguistik.hu-berlin.de/de/institut/professuren/allgemeine-sprachwissenschaft/allgemeine-sprachwissenschaft 

Level: PhD 

Duties: Research,Project Work
 
Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Morphology; Syntax 
Morphosyntax 
Required Language(s): Cabécar (cjp)

                      Chibchan 

Description:

PhD Position in the DFG-funded project CHIBERGIS "Ergativity and Information
Structure in Chibchan Languages" (involving part-time employment (65 %) - E 13
TV-L HU - short term for 3 years) 

Project Summary: 
CHIBERGIS is a collaboration between research teams at Humboldt-University
Berlin, University of Göttingen and CNRS/SeDyL Paris. It investigates two
layers of clause structure: alignment and information structure as well as the
interaction between these layers. It will provide deeply annotated corpora and
empirical studies on the Chibchan language family. The methodological approach
combines exploratory research based on corpora and confirmatory research
through field experiments.

The research goals include:
- A detailed structural investigation of the syntactic and semantic properties
of ergativity,
- A study on information structure focusing on the role of microvariation in
word order possibilities, and
- A precise examination of the role of information structure in languages with
optional ergative marking, which is a phenomenon that has been observed for
several languages but is not yet studied or understood in detail. 

Additional information can be found at
https://www.linguistik.hu-berlin.de/en/institut-en/professuren-en/general-ling
uistics-1/research/ergativity-and-information-structure-chibcha?set_language=e
n

PhD Project Description: 
The PhD Project is expected to address a topic related to the syntax and
semantics in Chibchan. Possible specializations include a language-specific
study on a Chibchan language or a comparative study of micro-variation in
Chibchan.

This position involves:
- Collaboration in the DFG-funded research project CHIBERGIS "Ergativity and
Information Structure in Chibchan Languages" (Central America);
- Experimental research and data collection on a Chibchan language;
- Presentation and publication of research results;
- Tasks for own scientific qualification (PhD).

We expect:
- Completed university studies (Master's, Magister, or comparable degree) in
General Linguistics or a related subject;
- Knowledge of grammar theory (especially in the area of morpho-syntax);
- Expertise in experimental and/or field research methods;
- Experience with under-researched languages desirable;
- Very good command of English;
- Knowledge of German and/or Spanish desirable

Please send your application quoting the reference number DR/013/21 to
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Language and Literature, Department
German Language and Linguistics, Prof. Elisabeth Verhoeven, Unter den Linden
6, 10099 Berlin or preferably via e-mail in pdf file to:
anina.klein at staff.hu-berlin.de. 

The application should include a CV, list of publications, and a cover letter
stating your interest in the advertised position.

HU is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching,
and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Severely
disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential
consideration. People with an immigration background are specifically
encouraged to apply. Since we will not return your documents, please submit
copies in the application only. 

Please visit our website www.hu-berlin.de/stellenangebote, which gives you
access to the legally binding German version.
 

Application Deadline: 31-Mar-2021 

Web Address for Applications: anina.klein at staff.hu-berlin.de 

Contact Information: 
	Prof. Elisabeth Verhoeven 
	elisabeth.verhoeven at hu-berlin.de  


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