32.3115, Jobs: Semantics; Typology: Research assistant, University of Edinburgh

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Subject: 32.3115, Jobs: Semantics; Typology: Research assistant, University of Edinburgh

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Date: Mon, 04 Oct 2021 15:23:24
From: Wataru Uegaki [w.uegaki at ed.ac.uk]
Subject: Semantics; Typology: Research assistant, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

 
University or Organization: University of Edinburgh 
Department: School of Philosophy, Psychology, and Language Sciences
Job Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom 
Web Address: https://www.ed.ac.uk/PPLS
Job Title: Research assistant
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Semantics; Typology 


Description:

The School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences (PPLS) of the
University of Edinburgh is seeking to appoint a research assistant on a part
time (0.6 FTE), fixed-term contract for a period of 16 months. The position is
available as of the January 2022.

The opportunity:
We are seeking to recruit a research assistant with expertise in semantics to
contribute to the project “Logic in semantic universals”, funded by the UKRI
Future Leaders Fellowship (PI: Dr Wataru Uegaki).

The goal of the job is to help create a cross-linguistic database of semantic
properties of four domains of logical vocabularies: connectives, quantifiers,
modals, and clause-embedding predicates. The role involves development of
empirical tests for a set of semantic properties relevant for the vocabularies
(in collaboration with the PI and other team members) and annotation of these
properties based on the tests in consultation with native speakers.

Your skills and attributes for success:
 - Undergraduate and/or MA/MSc-level degree in linguistics
 - Knowledge of syntax and formal semantics.
 - Ability to control for various grammatical and extra-grammatical factors in
testing linguistic properties.
 - Previous experience of cross-linguistic semantic data collection.
 - Previous experience of working in a research team.

A copy of the full job description can be found here:
https://uoe.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/jobdescriptionlibrary/EbTZ1l1MNopLhQsZ9B1fW-w
BR22Cbwxacew3g1TmLmi3HA#xd_co_f%3DODRmOTI4MjEtYzA1OC00ZDlhLTllNGQtMzY0NTQ5YzEx
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The successful candidate will be a member of the PI Uegaki's research group
and the vibrant resaerch community in the School of Philosophy, Psychology,
and Language Sciences. As a valued member of our team you can expect an
exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give
you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a
competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes
a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff
discounts, family friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more. Access
our staff benefits page for further information and use our reward calculator
to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of
our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members
of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity
Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

PPLS welcomes applications from candidates belonging to groups that have been
traditionally underrepresented in the department, including, but not limited
to, women and ethnic minorities.

We endeavour to give candidates two weeks’ notice ahead of interviews.

Note that the deadline for application is 29 Oct at **17:00 UK time**. 

In addition to a full CV, please submit a 1-page cover letter that explains
your motivation for applying for this position, contact details for three
referees, and a writing sample, such as a publication or a thesis chapter
along with your application. Please submit your application via the link
below. 

Candidates must have existing right to work in the UK as, unfortunately, the
role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.



Application Deadline: 29-Oct-2021 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/2165 
Contact Information:
	Dr Wataru Uegaki 
	Email: w.uegaki at ed.ac.uk 


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