PhD position: Rice University

[Claire Bowern]

Rice University's Department of Linguistics is seeking expressions of
interest from students to write a dissertation on language contact,
variation and/or change in Australian Indigenous languages. Funding is
guaranteed for four years (including stipend, tuition remission, field
equipment and basic field work expenses). The position is funded through
NSF CAREER BCS-0643517 "Pama-Nyungan and the Prehistory of Australia",
awarded to Dr Claire Bowern. The start date is August (Fall), 2008. The
successful applicant would also complete the requirements for a Rice
linguistics PhD (for requirements, see
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~ling/programs.html). General information about
the department and graduate program can also be found at this address.

*Requirements*
While a first degree in linguistics is not required for entry into
Rice's program, applicants for this position should have a strong
background in linguistics. An MA is preferred, but BA candidates with a
strong background in the field are also welcome to apply.

*Procedure for Application*
Applicants for the position need to apply to Rice's linguistics program
and satisfy departmental admission requirements (application fee, GRE
scores, TOEFL scores (if applicable), letters of recommendation,
transcripts, application form, and other required application
materials). Applicants should include in their statement of purpose that
they are applying for this position. They should also state whether they
would like to be considered in the general linguistics application pool
should this position go to another applicant. We can only consider
applications which have been submitted through official channels. In
addition, applicants should send a letter to the PI which includes a
summary of the student's background, interests, experience, and why they
would like to work on this project.

Address for applications:
The application to Rice should be submitted online; see
http://rgs.rice.edu for more information.

The letter of application should be addressed to

Dr Claire Bowern
Department of Linguistics, MS-23
Rice University
6100 Main St
Houston, TX, 77005
USA
Fax: (713) 348-4718

Deadline for applications: February 1st, 2008.

For more information, please contact Dr Claire Bowern (bowern at rice.edu).

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