35.1247, Jobs: English; Psycholinguistics: Postdoc position at the language processing lab, The University of Chicago

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Subject: 35.1247, Jobs: English; Psycholinguistics: Postdoc position at the language processing lab, The University of Chicago

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Date: 12-Apr-2024
From: Tracy Davis [tracyd at uchicago.edu]
Subject: English; Psycholinguistics: Postdoc position at the language processing lab, The University of Chicago


University or Organization: The University of Chicago
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: IL, USA
Web Address: https://linguistics.uchicago.edu/
Job Title: Postdoc position at the language processing lab
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Psycholinguistics; Sentence Processing; Pragmatics;
Semantics; Computational Linguistics

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Ming Xiang’s language processing lab in the Department of Linguistics
at the University of Chicago invites applications for an NSF-funded
postdoc position. The research project will examine the effect of
Question under Discussion in sentence processing, with a focus on
developing methods to quantify the degree of uncertainty of QUDs in
naturalistic discourse context (in English and Mandarin). The
postdoc’s primary responsibilities include developing experimental and
data analysis protocols, collecting, maintaining and analyzing data,
conducting literature reviews, assisting with preparing reports,
manuscripts, and other documents, interacting with students and the
principal investigator.

The position is benefits eligible. The expected start date is July 1,
2024, or soon after. The initial appointment is one year, with the
possibility to renew for an additional 12~18 months following a
successful review of the performance.

Competitive applicants must have (i) a relevant PhD in Linguistics,
Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science or a related field;
(ii) a solid background in semantics and pragmatics or related areas
(iii) a solid background in statistical and computational methods.
Prior experience with developing interactive online experimental
paradigms is highly desirable. Proficiency or working knowledge in
Mandarin Chinese would be advantageous.

The successful candidate must have completed the Ph.D. by the start of
the appointment.

Applications should be sent to Ming Xiang (mxiang at uchicago.edu, or
mxming at gmail.com), and should include CV, brief statement of research
interests, and the names of three referees. Informal inquiries should
be made to the same email address. Applications will be considered as
they are received.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic
community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and
intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. We are committed to
create and maintain an environment that encourages and respects
diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. The University’s
Statements on Diversity can be found at
https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

Mailing Address for Applications:
Email Address for Applications: mxiang at uchicago.edu
Contact Information:
        Professor Ming Xiang
        Email: mxiang at uchicago.edu



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