24.1356, Support: Pragmatics, Semantics: PhD Student, Uil-OTS, Netherlands

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Subject: 24.1356, Support: Pragmatics, Semantics: PhD Student, Uil-OTS, Netherlands

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Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:56:39
From: Mariette Bonenkamp [LOT at uu.nl]
Subject: Pragmatics, Semantics: PhD Student, Uil-OTS, Netherlands

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 Institution/Organization: Uil-OTS 
Department:  

Level: PhD 

Duties: Research,Project Work
 
Specialty Areas: Pragmatics; Semantics 
 

Description:

The projects are part of the ERC funded programme 'Restriction and Obviation
in Scalar Expressions: The semantics and pragmatics of range markers across
and throughout languages” awarded to Rick Nouwen. This programme investigates
the division of labour between semantic and pragmatic mechanisms  in creating
scalar meanings. It aims to derive a linguistically informed theory of the
semantic-pragmatics interface.

The PhD projects study the distribution of epistemic inferences triggered by
scalar expressions across different domains of language and different
languages.

PhD Project 1 will examine cross-linguistic variation in numeral
constructions. The tasks in this project are: (1) to conduct large-scale
language surveys and elicitation interviews resulting in a database of
cross-linguistic variation in numerical constructions; (2) to extract from
these data a theory of quantification and scalarity.

PhD Project 2 will examine variation between scalar constructions in different
domains of natural language (e.g. numeral, spatial, temporal). The tasks in
this project are: (1) to compare and extend existing analyses of scalar
expressions throughout language; (2) to translate insights from various
domains of language to a comprehensive theory of quantification and scalarity.

Both PhD students' duties will include teaching. The traineeship culminates in
the writing of a dissertation, potentially on the basis of published articles.

Requirements
• An MA degree (or equivalent) in linguistics or a related field in hand by
October 1, 2013;
• Demonstrable knowledge in at least one (preferably two) of the following
areas: (formal) semantics, (formal) pragmatics, syntax, logic, philosophy of
language;
• Excellent spoken and written English;
• The willingness to work in a team;
• The ambition to pursue a career in an internationally oriented scientific
community.

About 130 researchers are affiliated to UiL OTS, including 50 PhD-researchers.
The goal of UiL OTS is to develop scientific expertise in the area of language
and communication. UiL OTS features a stimulating and internationally oriented
research environment. Both projects include research visits to experts outside
of Utrecht University, as well as ample opportunity for conference visits.
This AiO traineeship involves graduate courses offered by LOT and the
Humanities Graduate School (transferable skills).

Conditions based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch
Universities
• a (AiO) PhD position with a gross monthly salary from €2083,- to €2664,- in
year 4.
• an18 month contract, extended by 2.5 years upon positive evaluation.
• a pension scheme, an 8% holiday allowance and flexible employment
conditions.

Applications should include
• CV (including contact and education details);
• a letter of motivation;
• an academic transcript of courses and grades;
• a sample of written work, e.g. MA thesis,  term paper, or an (un-)published
article;
• full contact details of two referees;
• two reference letters (optional).

If you apply for both positions please indicate your preference.Apply through
the Utrecht University vacancy site (search 'academic' + ' Humanities', open
the relevant ad and click on the application link), live or Skype interviews
are expected to take place in the second week of June 2013.

Interviewees will be invited to submit a two-page written response to the
project description one week in advance of the interview.
 

Application Deadline: 01-May-2013 

Web Address for Applications: http://www.uu.nl/EN/INFORMATIONFOR/JOBSEEKERS/Pages/vacancies.aspx?refer=/EN/informationfor/jobseekers/Pages/vacancies-vaas.aspx 

Contact Information: 
	Dr. Rick Nouwen (PI) 
r.w.f.nouwen at uu.nl 
Phone:31-30-2538313 (6006)  





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