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Date: 01 Feb 2007
From:"Ghada Khattab" <Ghada.Khattab at newcastle.ac.uk>
Subject:Newcastle U Job (UK)

Newcastle University, UK

Research Assistant/Research Associate, School of Education,  
Communication and Language Sciences, £22,111 - £24,161 per annum
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/vacancies/vacancy.phtml?ref=B1688R
The School of Education, Communication & Language Sciences wishes to  
appoint a three-year fixed term Research Asssistant/Research  
Associate (or two part-time) to work on the ESRC-funded project  
'Phonological acquisition in multilingual settings: the case of  
Lebanese Arabic' under the supervision of Dr Ghada Khattab. The aim  
of this project is to investigate the phonological development of  
Arabic by monolingual and multilingual children in Lebanon and the  
UK. You will be based in Lebanon during the fieldwork phase of the  
project (between 12 - 18 months).

You should ideally possess a Masters or a PhD in Linguistics, Speech  
Science or a related discipline and a strong interest in research,  
however applications from candidates with a degree in Speech &  
Language Therapy will also be considered. You will have good time  
management and organisational skills, good English language and IT  
skills, excellent communication skills and knowledge of linguistics.  
You will be a good team player, able to contribute to the team  
working on the project. A background in phonetics/phonology, language  
acquisition or Arabic linguistics is desirable. Post-holders must  
possess a near native proficiency in Arabic.

The post is offered as a full-time appointment for 3 years, although  
50% part time applicants will also be considered. Part-time post- 
holders will have the opportunity to pursue a PhD at the University  
of Newcastle on a topic related to the grant. Candidates interested  
in pursuing a PhD in language development of Arabic in Arabic-English  
monolingual and bilingual children are especially encouraged to apply.

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Dr Ghada Khattab, e-mail  
ghada.khattab at ncl.ac.uk, tel: +44-191-222 6583

Post commences: 1 July 2007

Closing Date: 1 March 2007

Reference no: B1688R
To apply for this position please send your covering letter, CV and  
Employment Record Form to Dr G Khattab, Newcastle University, School  
of Education, Communication and Language Sciences, King George VI  
Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU.

Further details about the vacancy and further particulars can be  
found here: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/vacancies/vacancy.phtml?ref=B1688R


Ghada Khattab

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Ghada Khattab
Speech and Language Sciences Section
King George VI bldg
University of Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU
UK
Tel: +44.191.222.6583
Fax: +44.191.222.6518
e-mail: ghada.khattab at ncl.ac.uk
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ecls/staff/profile/ghada.khattab

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