33.2272, Jobs: Romance; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Post-Doc Position in Quantitative Corpus Linguistics, University of Cologne

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Subject: 33.2272, Jobs: Romance; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Post-Doc Position in Quantitative Corpus Linguistics, University of Cologne

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Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:21:29
From: Jakob Egetenmeyer [j.egetenmeyer at uni-koeln.de]
Subject: Romance; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Post-Doc Position in Quantitative Corpus Linguistics, University of Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

 
University or Organization: University of Cologne 
Department: Department of Romance Studies & DCH (Data Center for the Humanities)
Job Location: North Rhine-Westphalia / Cologne, Germany 
Web Address: https://romanistik.phil-fak.uni-koeln.de/en/
Job Title: Post-Doc Position in Quantitative Corpus Linguistics
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Text/Corpus Linguistics 

Required Language(s): Romance

Description:

Post-doc position Quantitative Corpus Linguistics (100%) – permanent
appointment after qualification period

Post-doc position (f/m/d) in Quantitative Corpus Linguistics
Department of Romance Studies | DCH (Data Center for the Humanities)

The University of Cologne is one of the largest and most research-intensive
universities in Germany, offering a wide range of subjects. With its six
faculties and its interfaculty centres, it offers a broad spectrum of
scientific disciplines and internationally outstanding profile areas,
supported by the administration with its services.

The Department of Romance Studies is integrated into a wide range of
international research contexts and collaborations (including the
Collaborative Research Centre 1252 „Prominence in Language“, research groups
on diachronic linguistics and discourse linguistics). The chair (Prof. Becker)
is concerned with the evolution of Romance languages from a comparative
perspective and works with methods of corpus linguistics.

Your Tasks:
 - Creation, maintenance and administration of digital corpora for Romance
languages
 - Expertise and assistance in the field of quantitative methods in the domain
of research and teaching (e.g. Master of Linguistics)
 - Acquisition of third-party funding in connection with corpus-based research
projects
 - Teaching to the extent of 4 SWS during the qualification phase
 - Qualification of collaborators/colleagues in the field of annotation and
quantitative methods

Your Profile: 
 - Studies (BA, MA) in the field of linguistics (linguistics, Romance studies,
computational linguistics)
 - Pertinent doctoral qualification
 - Solid knowledge and experience in the application of quantitative and
statistical methods
 - Good proficiency in the creation of annotated corpora (POS annotation and
query tools) and good knowledge concerning the necessary technical
requirements (web server, etc.)
 - Profound knowledge of at least one Romance language 

We Offer You: 
 - a diverse and fair working environment
 - support in reconciling work and family life 
 - flexible working time models
 - extensive advanced training opportunities
 - occupational health management offers
 - local transport ticket at a discount for UoC employees 
 - opportunity for remote work

The position is to be filled on a full-time basis at the earliest possible
date. It is initially limited for a qualification phase of up to three years.
A subsequent permanent appointment is envisaged. In justified individual
cases, the qualification phase can be reduced. Provided that the relevant
requirements of the Collective Agreement of the States (TVL) and personal
requirements are met, remuneration is based on pay group 13 of the TV-L pay
scale for the German public sector.

For more information, please refer to the Strategic Guidelines for Career
Paths in the Post-Doc Stage as well the Guidelines on Permanent Employment
Opportunities for Academic and Artistic Staff at the University of Cologne.

The University of Cologne is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.
Women are especially encouraged to apply and will be considered preferentially
in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia
(Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome
applications from people with disabilities / special needs or of equal status.

Please send your application with proof of the sought-after qualifications and
submit the following application documents: 
 - Specification of foreign language skills with competence levels
 - Sketch of ideas for a project (1 page)
 - Submission of the dissertation as pdf
to the application email address below with the reference number Wiss2206-15.
The application deadline is August 10, 2022.

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Martin Becker at the email
address below.



Application Deadline: 10-Aug-2022 
	  
Email Address for Applications: martin.becker1 at uni-koeln.de 
Contact Information:
	Prof. Dr. Martin Becker 
	Email: martin.becker1 at uni-koeln.de 


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