34.2111, Jobs: English; General Linguistics: Postdoc Research Position (f/m/x) Chair of Diachronic Linguistics, Universität zu Köln

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Subject: 34.2111, Jobs: English; General Linguistics: Postdoc Research Position (f/m/x) Chair of Diachronic Linguistics, Universität zu Köln

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Date: 03-Jul-2023
From: Ilayda Harmanli [ilayda.harmanli at westpress.de]
Subject: English; General Linguistics: Postdoc Research Position (f/m/x) Chair of Diachronic Linguistics, Universität zu Köln

University or Organization: Universität zu Köln
Job Location: 51105 Köln, Germany
Job Title: Postdoc Research Position (f/m/x) Chair of Diachronic
Linguistics
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Faculty of Arts and Humanities
POSTDOC RESEARCH POSITION (F/M/X)
Chair of Diachronic Linguistics | English Department I

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of
the most important employers in our region. Our broad range of
subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our
central location in Cologne make us attractive for students and
researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career
opportunities in science, technology, and administration.

There is currently an „English Linguistics“ postdoc position (f/m/x)
to be filled in Prof. Dr. Beatrix Busse’s team. The focus could be on
corpus linguistics, sociolinguistics of historical linguistics or the
history of English. In addition to the role of English, the impact of
linguistics on social issues and overcoming the major social
challenges in research, teaching, and learning (4 SWS per semester in
the Department of English Studies), innovation and transfer are also
important. As well as administrative tasks, participation in projects
such as heiURBAN, HeidelGram (https://heidelgram.de/) or EUniWell
(https://www.euniwell.eu/) is expected.

YOUR TASKS
 - Teach two courses per semester (4 SWS)
 - Regularly present results at national and international scientific
conferences and aid in scientific communication and transfer
activities
 - Corpus compilation and annotation
 - Develop corpus-specific software
 - Help supervise (student) research assistants

YOUR PROFILE
 - Very good to excellent PhD in English studies, English linguistics,
computer-/corpus linguistics, or in another relevant discipline
 - Excellent command of English in spoken and written form
 - An interest in and prior knowledge of qualitative and quantitative
corpus linguistic methodology and in annotating linguistic data (XML,
TEI etc.) OR substantiated knowledge of programming in Python, basic
knowledge in software engineering, natural language processing, and
network and graph analysis OR an interest and willingness to acquire
these skills
 - Preferably knowledge in working with databases and SQL, Git, basic
knowledge of machine learning

WE OFFER
 - Interdisciplinary tasks
 - Working in a dynamic and international team
 - A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
 - Support in balancing work and family life
 - Extensive advanced training opportunities
 - Occupational health management offers
 - Flexible working time models
 - Opportunity to work remotely

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 Gender Equality Act
of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (LGG NRW). We also expressly
welcome people with disabilities/ special needs or of equal status.

The position is available immediately on a full-time basis (39,83
hours per week). It is limited until 30.09.2026. If the applicant
meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the
salary will be based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale
for the German public sector.

Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications without
a photo using the web address below. The reference number is
Wiss2306-25. For further inquiries, please contact the professor
below.

Application Deadline: 04-Aug-2023
Mailing Address for Applications:
Web Address for Applications:
https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de/bewerben/1322
Contact Information:
        Dr Nina Dumrukcic
        Email: nina.dumrukcic at uni-koeln.de

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