32.1819, Jobs: Anthropological Linguistics; General Linguistics; Sociolinguistics: Researcher, Vrije Universiteit Brussel

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Subject: 32.1819, Jobs: Anthropological Linguistics; General Linguistics; Sociolinguistics: Researcher, Vrije Universiteit Brussel

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Date: Tue, 25 May 2021 12:03:26
From: Rik Vosters [Rik.Vosters at vub.be]
Subject: Anthropological Linguistics; General Linguistics; Sociolinguistics: Researcher, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium

University or Organization: Vrije Universiteit Brussel 
Department: Linguistics and Literary Studies
Job Location: Brussels, Belgium 
Web Address: https://tinyurl.com/s6d9sp7p
Job Title: Research Assistant Heritage Language Education
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Anthropological Linguistics; General Linguistics; Sociolinguistics 

Description:

Job Description:
The Department of Linguistics and Literary Studies in Vrije Universiteit
Brussel seeks to appoint a fixed-term research assistant (‘wetenschappelijk
medewerker’) for the project entitled “A Digital Collaborative Platform for
Minority Language Education in Brussels”.

The project is part of the BeTalky 2021-2022 project call, led by Sven Gatz,
minister responsible for the promotion of multilingualism in Brussels. Further
background information on the project can be found in the news releases:
-
https://press.vub.ac.be/vub-supports-multilingualism-in-brussels-with-betalky-
grant
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https://www.brusselstimes.com/brussels/163980/new-initiative-aims-to-support-n
on-belgian-language-education-in-brussels-vub-ulb-rik-vosters-linguistics-heri
tage-language-sven-gatz-betalky/

The post is part-time (40%) on a fixed term of 10 months. The post-holder will
ideally be in post on 15 September 2021. The post-holder will be employed as a
fixed-term ‘wetenschappelijk medewerker’ (salary scale 502).

The post-holder will be responsible for carrying out the project with
day-to-day tasks, including coordinating fieldwork arrangements, communicating
with the relating institutes of education and stakeholders, contributing to
fieldwork data and analysis, literature searching and collecting resources,
and implementing the field work data and the selected resources.

Candidates with an interest to pursue a PhD in a topic linked to the project
are also welcome to apply, as we can explore possibilities for additional
funding for PhD research.

The post-holder will be embedded in the Department of Linguistics and Literary
Studies, as part of the Center for Linguistics (CLIN -
https://clin.research.vub.be) as well as the Brussels Institute for Applied
Linguistics (BIAL - https://bial.research.vub.be), under the supervision of
Prof. Dr. Rik Vosters (www.rikvosters.be) and Dr. Jianwei Xu
(https://clin.research.vub.be/en/dr-jianwei-xu-0).

Profile:
Education:
- A master’s degree in linguistics, applied linguistics, sociology, gender and
diversity studies, social sciences, or a related relevant field, with a
demonstrable interest in issues related to the project.

Skills:
- Proficient in English, French and/or Dutch, and proficiency in – or
experience with – a relevant heritage language in Brussels is a plus
- Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and use own initiative
- Ability to summarize and synthesize complex or large amounts of information
and distill the most relevant information
- Ability to manage time effectively and work to strict deadlines

Experience (desirable, not required):
- Experience in conducting academic research
- Experience in or familiarity with heritage language education
- Affinity with technical tools to set up a project website

How to Apply:
All applicants are asked to submit the following documents and preferably
combine them into one PDF document with the candidate’s name:
- a full CV
- a cover letter (approx. 2 pages) which details your skills and experience in
meeting (or your potential to meet) the criteria set out above
- a copy of all relevant diplomas
- a transcript of records of your MA degree
- an academic writing sample (e.g. scientific publication, research paper,
bachelor thesis/master thesis)

Please send your applications to Prof. Rik Vosters at the application email
below. Informal enquiries can also be directed to Prof. Vosters.

Closing date: 27 June 2021

We will notify you on the status of your application at various points
throughout the selection process.

Interviews are scheduled to take place (in person or digitally) on July 1st.
Please indicate in your application if and when you are available on this
date.

Application Deadline: 27-Jun-2021 

Email Address for Applications: Rik.Vosters at vub.be 
Contact Information:
	Prof. Dr. Rik Vosters 
	Email: Rik.Vosters at vub.be 

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