Doctoral fellowship in language typology: Valency classes in Leipzig

[Martin Haspelmath]

Doctoral fellowship in linguistics: Language typology

The Department of Linguistics at the Max Planck Institute for 
Evolutionary Anthropology (Leipzig, Germany) seeks
candidates for a doctoral fellowship in linguistics. The fellowship is 
for three years (2009-2012).

The dissertation research should be in the area of language typology, 
with particular emphasis on the typology of verbal valency classes. It 
will be carried out in the context of a project on valency classes in 
the world's languages (see 
http://email.eva.mpg.de/~haspelmt/Ditransitive.html).

The doctoral fellow should already have an MA in Linguistics or an 
equivalent qualification, and be either registered or
qualified to register in a recognized doctoral program at a university 
or equivalent degree-awarding institution. (The MPI for Evolutionary 
Anthropology does not award degrees.) Applicants should have previous 
experience in language typology (experience in statistical methods and 
handling of databases is desirable). Good knowledge of English is required.

Except for approved absences (e.g. fieldwork, conferences, vacation), 
the place of work is Leipzig. The fellowship is
available from 1 September 2009. We will start reviewing applications on 
18 May.

Applicants should send a CV, a statement of research interests, and a 
sample of written work (such as the M.A. thesis or a research article) to:

Julia Cissewski (cissewski at eva.mpg.de)
Department of Linguistics,
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
Deutscher Platz 6
D-04103 Leipzig D-04103
Germany

All documents sent by the applicant (i.e. CV+statement document, and a 
sample document) should preferably be submitted as PDF documents. One 
letter of recommendation should be also sent to this address, by May 31st.

Inquiries can be addressed to:

Martin Haspelmath (haspelmath at eva.mpg.de)
Max-Planck-Institut fuer evolutionäre Anthropologie,
Deutscher Platz 6    
D-04103 Leipzig