35.702, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Forensic Linguistics, Pragmatics: Fully-funded PhD Studentships (up to two), Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics

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Subject: 35.702, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Forensic Linguistics, Pragmatics: Fully-funded PhD Studentships (up to two), Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics

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Date: 26-Feb-2024
From: Stefanie Kreibich [s.kreibich at aston.ac.uk]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Forensic Linguistics, Pragmatics: Fully-funded PhD Studentships (up to two), Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics

University or Organization: Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics
Job Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Job Title: Fully-funded PhD Studentships (up to two)
Job Rank: Other

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics;
Discourse Analysis; Forensic Linguistics; Pragmatics

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics (AIFL) is inviting
applications for up to two fully funded PhD scholarships commencing in
October 2024 and tenable for three years. Founded in 2008 as the
Centre for Forensic Linguistics, and substantially expanded in 2019
following receipt of a £5.5m UK Government grant, AIFL has a focus on
language use in legal and forensic contexts. We produce academically
rigorous, high-impact research using insights and methods from diverse
areas of linguistics to improve the delivery of justice. There are up
to two PhD positions available, and they can be in any area of
Forensic Linguistics, Language and Law or Forensic Data Science.
Please submit your own Research Proposal with your application in
order to be considered.

The successful candidates will be offered wide-ranging training
opportunities from AIFL and as part of the Doctoral Training Programme
at The Aston Graduate School. Supervision Only established staff can
supervise PhDs, which within AIFL comprises Prof Tim Grant, Dr
Krzysztof Kredens, Dr Kate Haworth, Dr Geoffrey Stewart Morrison, Dr
Tahmineh Tayebi, Dr Nicci Macleod and Dr Felicity Deamer. Their
research interests can be found on via AIFL pages of Aston Research
Explorer. Applications Applications for all of the above opportunities
should be submitted through the process below. We strongly recommend
approaching your preferred supervisor and discussing your proposal
with them before submitting your application. Interviews will likely
take place 19th April 2024.

Person Specification

The successful applicant should have been awarded, or expect to
achieve, a Masters degree in a relevant subject with an overall degree
classification of at least Merit (or an equivalent qualification from
an overseas institution) in a relevant subject.

Financial Support

 - Fees - the bursary will cover three years of standard Aston
University UK or international fees.
 - Stipend - £18,622 to cover accommodation and living costs (to match
the ESRC funding terms).
 - Conference fund of £1000 pa to attend national or international
conferences at which you will be presenting.

Submitting an application

Your application must include:

 1. English language copies of the transcripts and certificates for
all your higher education degrees, including any Bachelor degrees.

 2. A Research Proposal, including title. Some guidance on how to
write a Research Proposal can be found here.

 3. A personal statement which outlines any further information which
you think is relevant to your application, such as your personal
suitability for research, career aspirations, possible future research
interests, and further description of relevant employment experience.

 4. Two academic referees who can discuss your suitability for
independent research. References must be on headed paper, signed and
dated no more than 2 years old. At least one reference should be from
your most recent University. You can submit your references at a later
date if necessary. 5. Evidence that you meet the English Language
requirements. If you do not currently meet the language requirements,
you can submit this at a later stage.

 6. A copy of your passport. Where relevant, include evidence of
settled or pre-settled status.

Application Deadline: 05-Apr-2024
Mailing Address for Applications:
Web Address for Applications: https://map.aston.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run
/siw_ipp_lgn.login_enc?m0m2RAuUteOsezQERKO80OWrHH9MDU75bGuwxJJjkKAl1yz
hvAsAMWXaqgF2BWyo
Contact Information:
        Prof Tim Grant
        Email: t.d.grant at aston.ac.uk

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