34.1762, Jobs: Linguistic Theories, Morphology, Syntax, Typology: Research Associate, University of Potsdam

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Subject: 34.1762, Jobs: Linguistic Theories, Morphology, Syntax, Typology: Research Associate, University of Potsdam

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Date: 02-Jun-2023
From: Doreen Georgi [doreen.georgi at uni-potsdam.de]
Subject: Linguistic Theories, Morphology, Syntax, Typology: Research Associate, University of Potsdam


University or Organization: University of Potsdam
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Potsdam, Bradenburg, Germany
Job Title: Research Associate

Specialty Areas: Linguistic Theories; Morphology; Syntax; Typology

Description:

The research group Syntax, Morphology & Variability at the Department
of Linguistics, University of Potsdam (Germany) invites applications
for a full-time postdoc position (40h/week). Candidates should work in
the area of formal morphology and its interface to syntax with an
empirical focus on variation (cross-linguistic variation / lesser
studied languages or micro-variation). Additional expertise in
fieldwork or experimental linguistics is highly welcome.

Intended starting date: October 2023

The employment is limited to max. 6 years (depending on previous
postdoc employments, in accordance with the WissZeitVG law); research
and travel funds are available. The salary (including social benefits)
is based on the pay scale TV-L E13 for state employees (see
https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/tv-l/allg/).

Expected Qualifications:
 - A PhD in linguistics (degree in hand at the latest when the
position starts)
 - Expertise in grammar theory (morphosyntax) documented by
peer-reviewed publications in international journals
 - Research focus on micro- or microvariation
 - Teaching experience preferred
 - Knowledge of German is not required

Responsibilities:
 - Original research in morphosyntax
 - Teaching: 2 courses per semester (= 4 hours/week, in English) in
the morphology and syntax modules of the BSc and MSc Linguistics
programmes at the Department of Linguistics
 - Support of the group leader in administration (e.g., admission of
MSc students, organization of workshops and colloquia)
 - Supervision of BSc/MSc theses

Applications should be submitted as a single PDF document to the email
address below and include the following:
 - A CV (with a list of publications, talks, the names and contact
details of two referees)
 - A 2-3-page research statement about the candidate’s research
interests + research plans for the upcoming years
 - A 1-page teaching statement (teaching philosophy and topics for
advanced seminars)
 - A copy of the PhD degree (if not available: a draft/outline of the
thesis)
 - 2 writing samples

The University of Potsdam hosts leading groups in the field of
linguistics and cognitive sciences. Linguistics is part of the
University’s research focus on cognitive science
(http://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/cognitive-sciences/index.html) and
contributes to the Collaborative Research Centre 1287 on the Limits of
Variability in Language
(https://www.sfb1287.uni-potsdam.de/en/overview/). Together with
several departments in Berlin, the Berlin/Potsdam area represents a
vibrant international research community in the domain of linguistics.
The University of Potsdam is an equal-opportunity employer.

Application Deadline: 01-Jul-2023
Mailing Address for Applications:
Email Address for Applications: doreen.georgi at uni-potsdam.de
Contact Information:
        Doreen Georgi
        Email: doreen.georgi at uni-potsdam.de



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