Post-doc in historical linguistics: Yale University

[Claire Bowern]

Apologies for cross-posting.

The Department of Linguistics at Yale University invites applications for a
one-year (non-renewable) Postdoctoral Associate position in historical
linguistics. Duties include both research and teaching (one course in each
semester, including an introduction to historical linguistics in Fall,
2012).
The position is partially funded through NSF grant BCS-920114 "Dynamics of
Hunter-Gatherer Language Change".  This interdisciplinary project compares
language histories from Northern Australia, California and the Great Basin,
and Northern Amazonia in order to test claims about correlates between
aspects of language change and social and demographic features. The
Postdoctoral Associate will be joining the project in the final year of the
grant, and will contribute as an author to the preparation of grant-related
publications.
The successful candidate will have experience in historical reconstruction.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in quantitative
methodologies and/or first-hand experience with languages in (or near) one
of the case study regions. Strong writing skills are essential.
The starting date for this position is July 1 or soon thereafter.
Requirements for the PhD must be completed by the start date. Review of
applicants will begin on April 2 and will continue until the position is
filled. For full consideration, by April 2 please submit to
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1473 a letter of application which
addresses research experience, current research goals, teaching experience,
and how you see yourself contributing to the project; please also submit a
current CV and 2 writing samples, and arrange for two letters of reference
to be sent to academicjobsonline.org website.
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and
especially encourages applications from women and members of
underrepresented minorities.
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