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[Irina Nikolaeva]

SOAS Department of Linguistics is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral
Research Assistant whose duties will be in conducting research on
AHRC-funded project “Prominent Possessors” under the direction of Professor
Irina Nikolaeva as Principal Investigator. The project involves a close
cooperation with the University of Surrey. Its aim is to investigate a
number of unusual possessive constructions from a theoretical and
cross-linguistic perspective, collect new data from little studied related
and unrelated languages, and compile a typological database of relevant
phenomena. Further details can be found at
https://www.soas.ac.uk/linguistics/prominent-possessors/



Applicants should hold a PhD in Linguistics. Expertise in syntactic theory
and typology, and a strong research background as evidenced by an excellent
publication record are essential.The successful candidate will have
fieldwork experience, and previous experience of designing/using databases
will be an advantage. Also required are an ability to work independently in
an organised and methodical manner, excellent written and oral
communication skills, and strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.


This post is fixed-term for 23 months and starts on 1st November 2016 or as
soon as possible thereafter.


Closing date for applications: 22nd September 2016

All applictions should be made online at
https://jobs.soas.ac.uk/fe/tpl_soasnet01.asp?s=4A515F4E5A565B1A&jobid=67721,2359654882&key=21130037&c=720223879945&pagestamp=sehmrdgplslollfnev

SOAS, University of London is the world’s leading institution for the study
of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, offering programmes in arts,
humanities, languages, law and social sciences. Inaugurated in June 1916,
SOAS has had an international reach since the arrival of its first students
in February 1917 and is celebrating its Centenary in 2016.



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Prof. Irina Nikolaeva
Head of Department of Linguistics and Department of Languages and Cultures
of Africa
University of London, SOAS
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square
London WC1H 0XG
United Kingdom
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