34.3368, Jobs: Computational Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Sociolinguistics, Text/Corpus Linguistics: Research Position in Geolingual Studies, University of Würzburg

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Date: 08-Nov-2023
From: Ninja Schulz [ninja.schulz at uni-wuerzburg.de]
Subject: Computational Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Sociolinguistics, Text/Corpus Linguistics: Research Position in Geolingual Studies, University of Würzburg


University or Organization: University of Würzburg
Department: English Linguistics
Job Location: Würzburg, Germany
Web Address: https://www.neuphil.uni-wuerzburg.de/anglistik/abteilunge
n/englische-sprachwissenschaft/
Job Title: Research Position in Geolingual Studies
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis;
Sociolinguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics; Urban Linguistics, World
Englishes

Description:

For the research and teaching unit “Geolingual Studies”, we invite
applications for a research position starting as soon as possible or 1
April 2024 at the latest. The position is part time (50%). The
contract will be for a fixed term of three years. Remuneration will be
based on the Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst der Länder
(Collective Agreement for the Public Service of German Federal States,
TV-L).

For the development of the field of ‘Geolingual Studies’ (GLS) as a
new focus at the Chair of English Linguistics in cooperation with the
German Aerospace Centre (DLR - Deutsches Zentrum für Luft und
Raumfahrt), we are looking for a postdoctoral researcher specialising
in either English linguistics with a strong quantitative focus,
computational linguistics or digital humanities.

This innovative area of research combines methods from geography
(remote sensing), linguistics and digital humanities to analyse the
complex interplay between physical space and sociocultural space. For
this, the description of the physical environment is complemented by
the linguistic assessment of social networks, identity constructions,
discourses and the perception of space by the inhabitants in a global
as well as culture specific context.

See also: https://www.phil.uni-wuerzburg.de/gls/

Your tasks
One major task of this position will be to integrate theories and
methodologies from linguistics and geography (especially of remote
sensing and urban geography) into a common framework. In order to be
able to describe physical space and the perception of space on the
basis of large and heterogeneous datasets, you should bring, in
addition to knowledge of the essentials of linguistics, the
willingness to become familiar with the methods of data collection and
data analysis used in geography. Your tasks will also include
assisting with
 -  preparing publications in high-ranking scientific journals
 - organising international think tanks and workshops
 - raising external funding
 - supporting and assisting visiting researchers
 - creating presentation and documentation materials

Professional and methodical qualifications

Essential:
 - good expert knowledge in corpus linguistics and/or automated text
analysis (e.g. sentiment analysis) or the willingness to acquire such
expert knowledge
 - good knowledge in one or more of the following areas of English
linguistics: World Englishes, sociolinguistics, urban linguistics,
discourse analysis
 - well-developed organisational and analytical skills
 - excellent command of spoken and written English

Desirable:
 - programming skills in Python or R
 - international experience or work experience abroad
 - foreign language skills

Personal attributes
 - excellent communication skills and high capacity for teamwork
 - high commitment and reliability
 - joined-up thinking, special interest in interdisciplinary research

We offer
 - varied and challenging tasks in a new interdisciplinary work and
research environment
 - affiliations with the Chair of English Linguistics and the German
Aerospace Centre
 - an opportunity to participate in the investigation of current,
socially relevant topics
 - an international research network with cooperation opportunities
worldwide
 - an opportunity for further academic qualification
(Habilitation/development of your own research focus within the
project)

The University of Würzburg is an equal opportunity employer. As such,
we explicitly encourage applications from qualified women. Severely
handicapped applicants will be given preferential consideration when
equally qualified.

You application documents should include your CV, your study
certificates, a motivational letter with the names of two referees,
and an electronic version of your doctoral thesis or up to two recent
publications to the application email address listed below.

Application Deadline: 01-Dec-2023
Mailing Address for Applications:
Email Address for Applications: carolin.biewer at uni-würzburg.de
Contact Information:
        Dr Ninja Schulz
        Email: ninja.schulz at uni-wuerzburg.de



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