<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div>One position is available.</div><div>Contact: George van Driem <<a href="mailto:vandriem@isw.unibe.ch">vandriem@isw.unibe.ch</a>></div><div>Description: <a href="http://www.jobs.unibe.ch/detail.asp?ID=4874&KatID=2">http://www.jobs.unibe.ch/detail.asp?ID=4874&KatID=2</a></div><div>Institution: Linguistics Institute</div><div><br></div><div>A post-doc scholar is sought who will conduct a substantive programme of
research in the greater Himalayan region, an area which may be
construed as encompassing at least Central, South and Southeast Asia.
This research is to lead to a Habilitation, to be defended in Bern. In
addition to a share of the administrative duties in accordance with the
prevailing norms, an integral part of the Assistenz involves teaching
specialised courses in historical linguistics and inspiring students.
The assistant will be expected to collaborate in the development of the
Trans-Himalayan Database and constructively to participate in the
various activities and research initiatives of the Linguistics
Institute. Moreover, the candidate will be asked to facilitate, wherever
possible, the research of Prof. Dr. George van Driem and, more
particularly, of the PhD candidates of the Linguistics Institute working
on the documentation and analysis of endangered languages in South Asia
and adjacent regions.</div><div><br></div><div>The candidate should have a PhD in linguistics, in-depth knowledge of
relevant Asian languages showing one or more areal specialisations. The
scholar should give evidence of having developed scholarly initiatives
of international prominence and allure and should demonstrate a sense of
engagement in the international linguistic community.</div><div><br></div><div>Salary commensurate with the norms of the canton of Bern in view of an
assessment of the credentials of the candidate. Moreover, Bern is a
beautiful world heritage old town offering a high quality of living. The
city is close to the mountains and ideal for hiking or skiing. The
institute offers a stimulating international research environment and
excellent facilities.</div><div><br></div><div>Start date<b>:</b>
1 February 2012 </div><div>Period<b>:</b>
3 years (potentially extendable to 6 years) </div><div>Application Deadline<b>:</b>
31 October 2011 </div></body></html>