25.2169, Support: Applied Ling, Computational Ling, Lang Acq, Text/Corpus Ling / Germany

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Subject: 25.2169, Support: Applied Ling, Computational Ling, Lang Acq, Text/Corpus Ling / Germany

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Date: Fri, 16 May 2014 12:51:20
From: Magdalena Wolska [magdalena.wolska at uni-tuebingen.de]
Subject: Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Text/Corpus Linguistics: PhD Student, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Germany

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 Institution/Organization: Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen 
Department: LEAD Graduate School 
Web Address: http://www.lead.uni-tuebingen.de/ 

Level: PhD 

Duties: Research

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Text/Corpus Linguistics 

Description:

The interdisciplinary Graduate School 'Learning, Educational Achievement, and Life Course Development' (LEAD), situated at the University of Tübingen, invites applications for up to six three-year doctoral positions or stipends starting October 2014.

We welcome  applications from students interested in research at the intersection of Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Natural Language Procesing (NLP), and Education.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Language Technology and educational assessment;
- language complexity in educational contexts, for instance language learning or domain-specific discourse, for instance math education;
- NLP and Clinical Psychology, such as analyzing linguistic correlates of ADHD;
- Intelligent Tutoring Systems (extending activity types, feedback, learner modeling);
- linguistic analysis and/or Computational Modeling of learner's language in Second Language Acquisition Research (SLA);
- SLA-motivated input enhancement and Intelligent Computer-Aided Language Learning (ICALL);
- integrating Cognitive and Linguistic Modeling in educational contexts.

Requirements
Ideal candidates should posses:
- successfully or  nearly finished MA  or MSc or equivalent degree in Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Language Technology, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Psychology, or a related field;
- excellent grades and a strong interest in conducting research from an interdisciplinary perspective;
- linguistic and computational background, programming experience, and strong interest in educational science and applications.

LEAD PhD candidates benefit from:
- a prestigious, internationally focused and interdisciplinary PhD program funded by the German Excellence Initiative;
- regular thesis discussions with  peers and supervisory teams, plus retreats, lectures and workshops by international guest researchers;
- individual and project funds to support research and training;
- training and research support from the LEADing Research Center;
- LEAD support systems for families, equal opportunity, and diversity.

How to apply
Applications should include the following documents: 
- a completed application cover sheet;
- a CV, degree certificates and transcripts  (or documentation of degree about to  be  obtained); 
- two letters of  recommendation;
- a  statement  of research interest  and experience, and a  motivation letter describing your interest  in obtaining a PhD  in LEAD.  
The related  forms can be found at: http://purl.org/lead/apply
Send all application documents in  one single pdf attachment via email to  the  Director  of  the  LEAD Graduate  School,  Prof.  Dr.  Ulrich Trautwein,  at ulrich.trautwein at uni-tuebingen.de,  no later  than June 22, 2014. Applications  beyond this date are welcome and  may be taken into  account  as  further   positions  become  available.  Note  that interviews will be scheduled for July 15/16, 2014.

Please contact  potential advisors  from the  LEAD faculty  to discuss your interests and potential PhD projects before applying. The faculty members  in  the 'Language' intersection  of  LEAD  can be  found  at: http://purl.org/lead/language

For informal inquiries contact:
Dr. Magdalena Wolska <magdalena.wolska at uni-tuebingen.de>
http://www.sfs.uni-tuebingen.de/~mwolska
Prof. Dr. Detmar Meurers <dm at sfs.uni-tuebingen.de>
http://purl.org/dm

The University of Tübingen is  an equal opportunity employer regarding professional  opportunities  for  women and  men.   Equally  qualified candidates  with   physical  challenges  will  be   given  preference. Employment will be conducted by the central university administration. 

Application Deadline: 22-Jun-2014 

Mailing Address for Applications:
	Attn: Prof. Dr. Ulrich Trautwein 
Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen 
Europastraße 6 
Tübingen 72072 
Germany 

Web Address for Applications: http://www.lead.uni-tuebingen.de/promotionsprogramm/lead-mitglied-werden.html 

Contact Information: 
	Magdalena Wolska 
magdalena.wolska at uni-tuebingen.de  

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