[lg policy] Support: Bilingual Language Acquisition: PhD, University of Troms ø, Norway

[Harold Schiffman]

Bilingual Language Acquisition: PhD, University of Tromsø, Norway


University or Organization: University of Tromsø
Department: CASTL
Job Location: Tromsø, Norway
Web Address: http://castl.uit.no/
Job Rank: PhD

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition


Description:

PhD scholarship in bilingual language acquisition
Center for Advanced Study in Theoretical Linguistics (CASTL)
Faculty of Humanities, Social sciences and Education
University of Tromsø

The University of Tromsø currently has a vacant research fellow position
for an applicant who wants to pursue a PhD degree in theoretical
linguistics. The successful applicant will propose a research project that
is compatible with ongoing works in the area of language acquisition at
CASTL. (see
http://castl.uit.no/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14&Itemid=72).

CASTL is a Norwegian Center of Excellence funded by the Research Council of
Norway and the University of Tromsø. The core scientific group of the
center currently consists of 6 senior researchers, 6 post-docs/researchers
and 17 PhD students. The research group in acquisition currently includes a
full-time professor, 2 part-time professors, and 3 post-doctoral research
fellows.

CASTL's primary research activity is within generative grammar with a focus
on syntax, phonology, and language acquisition. CASTL also runs a Graduate
School in theoretical linguistics. The person hired in the advertised
research fellowship is expected to follow the program of the Graduate
School and to complete a doctoral dissertation.

The PhD project in bilingual language acquisition will be integrated into
the ongoing work of the acquisition group, the VIA project (Variation in
the Input in Acquisition). The focus of the PhD project may be on any two
language combinations, e.g. Norwegian/Russian, Norwegian/Saami,
Norwegian/English, etc. Applicants must submit a project description (5-7
page) outlining a possible dissertation project.

The period of appointment is four years. The PhD study is standardized to
three years. The fourth year consists of teaching or other duties for the
university, organized according to a distribution formula of 25 % per year.

The successful applicant will have to document qualifications in
linguistics at the Master's level. Applicants will be assessed by an expert
committee. The main emphasis of the assessment will be on the applicant's
potential for research, as evident from: Master's thesis or equivalent,
other scholarly works and project description. Work experience and teaching
qualifications as well as administrative and organizational experience will
also be plus.

How to apply:
The application is to be submitted electronically on the application form
available at "Apply for this job" at the application URL below. Please
quote "2010/179" in your application.

In addition, applicants should send 5 copies of the following: the
application, a project description, a CV, certified copies of diplomas,
references, a list of scholarly works and a filled-out application form for
admission to the PhD study (an application form is found at
http://www2.uit.no/ikbViewer/Content/169139/Ph.d.-s%F8knadsskjema-engelsk2010-vedleggtilstipends%F8knad.doc)
to the address below.

All documentation that is to be evaluated must be certified and translated
into English or a Scandinavian language.

Applicants should also have 3 copies of the scholarly works that should be
taken into consideration for evaluation sent to the address below.

For further information, please contact:

Professor and Center Director Marit Westergaard
Phone: (+ 47) 776 44256
email: marit.westergaarduit.no

Head of Administration Tore Bentz
Phone: (+ 47) 776 44751
email: tore.bentzuit.no

Application Deadline: 04-Mar-2010
Mailing Address for Applications:
Faculty of Humanities
Social Sciences and Education
University of Tromsø
N-9037 Tromsø
Norway
Web Address for Applications: http://secure.jobbnorge.no/job.aspx?jobid=64771
Contact Information:
Professor and Center Director Marit Westergaard
Email: marit.westergaarduit.no
Phone: 4777644256

http://linguistlist.org/issues/21/21-751.html
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