[Lingtyp] Senior researcher position in typological/comparative/historical linguistics

[Dagmar Jung]

(apologies for cross-postings)

Position available:

Senior researcher in typological/comparative/historical linguistics

The Distributional Linguistics Lab at the Department of Comparative 
Language Science of the University of Zurich 
(https://www.ivs.uzh.ch/en/DLL.html) invites applications for a 
(non-tenured) senior researcher position in 
typological/comparative/historical linguistics.

The successful candidate develops a research profile that relates to the 
general theme of the lab and complements ongoing projects. Senior 
researchers are expected to acquire external funding to start their own 
independent group for the duration of their contract (up to 6 years). 
The position includes teaching obligations (1 course per semester, BA or 
MA level), directing theses, and advising junior staff.

Applicants must have at least 3 years of research experience after 
obtaining their PhD and a track record of excellent publications.

The department places great emphasis on teamwork and on 
multidisciplinary perspectives. Excellent communication and 
collaboration skills are essential. We also strongly aim at gender 
diversity, and we particularly encourage women to apply.

Applications should include a research and teaching statement, a CV with 
publication list, and the names of three references. Please send your 
application to jobs at ivs.uzh.ch <mailto:jobs at ivs.uzh.ch>.

Review of applications starts February 15 and applications are accepted 
until the position is filled. Questions can be addressed to the lab 
director Balthasar Bickel (balthasar.bickel at uzh. 
<mailto:balthasar.bickel at uzh.ch>ch <mailto:balthasar.bickel at uzh.ch>).


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Dr. Dagmar Jung
Department of Comparative Language Science
Plattenstrasse 54
University of Zurich
CH-8032 Zurich
Switzerland
phone +41 44 6340237

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