26.2134, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Typology: Post Doc, Tuebingen University

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Subject: 26.2134, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Typology: Post Doc, Tuebingen University

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Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 23:17:58
From: Gerahrd Jaeger [gerhard.jaeger at uni-tuebingen.de]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Typology: Post Doc, Tuebingen University, Tuebingen, Germany

 
University or Organization: Tuebingen University 
Department: Center for Advanced Studies "Words, Bones, Genes, Tools"
Job Location: Tuebingen, Germany 
Web Address: http://www.wordsandbones.uni-tuebingen.de/
Job Title: Researcher
Job Rank: E13; Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Typology 


Description:

Applications are invited for the post of a postdoctoral researcher (full-time
employment) in the DFG-funded Humanities Center for Advanced Studies "Words,
Bones, Genes, Tools”, working with Prof. Katerina Harvati (Paleoanthropology)
and Prof. Gerhard Jaeger (Linguistics). This vacancy is connected to the
recent establishment of the above-mentioned Center at Tübingen University. The
principal activity of the postdoc will be to undertake research in one of the
work packages mentioned at the project homepage
(http://www.wordsandbones.uni-tuebingen.de/).

Previous experience in at least one of the following areas is required:

- historical linguistics
- computational biology, especially phylogenetic methods
- biological anthropology
- archaeology
- genetics

Experience in more than one area would be ideal; otherwise the successful
applicant is expected to actively engage in the interdisciplinary efforts of
the Center and to acquire the necessary skills.

The salary is figured according to the union contract named TV-L, E13,
depending on professional experience.

The period of employment will be for 24 months.

Applications should include CV, an outline of research experience, as well as
names and addresses of up to three references. Applications should be sent by
email to the address below.

The position will be open starting September 1, 2015. Applications received by
June 15, 2015 will receive full consideration, although interviews may start
at any time and will continue until the position has been filled.

Disabled applicants will be preferred if they have the same qualifications as
non-disabled applicants. The University of Tübingen strives to increase the
proportion of women in research and teaching, and therefore encourages
qualified female scientists to apply.

Further information can be found at http://www.wordsandbones.uni-tuebingen.de/

You are welcome to seek further information by contacting Prof. Gerhard Jaeger
(email address below).



Application Deadline: 15-Jun-2015 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: gerhard.jaeger at uni-tuebingen.de 
Contact Information:
	Prof. Gerahrd Jaeger 
	Email: gerhard.jaeger at uni-tuebingen.de 


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