26.1537, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Research Scientist, University of Maryland

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LINGUIST List: Vol-26-1537. Sat Mar 21 2015. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 26.1537, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Research Scientist, University of Maryland

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Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2015 17:08:32
From:   [jobquestions at casl.umd.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics: Research Scientist, University of Maryland

 University or Organization: University of Maryland 
Department: Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL)
Job Location: USA 
Web Address: http://www.casl.umd.edu
Job Title: Research Scientist
Job Rank: Scientist

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 

Description:

The University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) is
seeking to fill a research faculty position in Instructed Second Language
Acquisition to work in its interdisciplinary national language research
program. CASL seeks scholars with expertise particularly in the empirical
investigation of effective and efficient language instruction. The ideal
candidate will specialize in one or more of the following: instructed SLA,
research methods, language teaching methodology, and language-learning
outcomes assessment. Knowledge of one or more foreign languages is
advantageous. The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams
– including second language acquisition researchers, cognitive psychologists,
computational/descriptive linguists, and IT specialists – on applied research
projects that optimize language, culture, and job training and promote and
track the acquisition and maintenance of critical foreign languages, often at
very high levels. Some examples of current projects include: developing and
validating aptitude tests, aptitude-by-treatment interaction research, lexical
acquisition, L2 pragmatics, language-learning technology, working memory
training for language learning and improved job performance, and linguistic
and neural correlates of language ability.

Appointments to CASL are as members of the research faculty of the University
of Maryland under renewable three-year contracts, with highly competitive
salary (12-month) and benefits.

Qualifications: Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in Second Language
Acquisition, or a related field, and should possess a record of research
achievement. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to tackle complex,
interdisciplinary research and to work collaboratively with a range of
institutions and researchers. Ideal candidates will have interests that
complement CASL’s strategic partners on campus (e.g., faculty in Second
Language Acquisition, Education, Linguistics, or Psychology, departments).

Candidates must hold U.S. citizenship and be willing to obtain the appropriate
security clearance.

CASL, established in 2003, is one of 14 university-affiliated research centers
in the nation. Its mission is to conduct state-of-the-science research that
results in improved performance on language tasks relevant to the work of
government language professionals. Our research focuses on improving knowledge
of less commonly taught languages, enhancing the acquisition and maintenance
of foreign language capability by government professionals, advancing the
capacity to use foreign language skills in government professions, and
improving the quality of human language technology. CASL is expanding its
mission to include new directions in language and intelligence analysis. For
more information on CASL, please go to http://www.casl.umd.edu.

Application: For best consideration, please apply online at the application
website below by June 30, 2015. You will need to create an account and submit
a letter of application, a curriculum vitae (CV), three writing samples and a
list of references containing the contact information for at least three
professional referees. References will later be requested from short-listed
candidates. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is
selected. The University of Maryland is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Questions
about this position should be sent by e-mail to the contact email below.

Application Deadline: 30-Jun-2015 (Open until filled)

Web Address for Applications: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/32056 
Contact Information

	Email: jobquestions at casl.umd.edu

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