26.4079, Jobs: General Linguistics: W 1- Junior Professorship, University of Potsdam

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Subject: 26.4079, Jobs: General Linguistics: W 1- Junior Professorship, University of Potsdam

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Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 16:20:07
From: Christine Schipke [cschipke at uni-potsdam.de]
Subject: General Linguistics: W 1- Junior Professorship, University of Potsdam, Germany

University or Organization: University of Potsdam 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: , Germany 
Web Address: http://www.ling.uni-potsdam.de/
Job Title: W 1- Junior Professorship for “Variation and Variability in Grammatical Systems”
Job Rank: Assistant Professor; Juniorprofessur

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 

Description:

The University of Potsdam, Human Sciences Faculty invites applications for a 
W 1- Junior Professorship for “Variation and Variability in Grammatical Systems” 

The specialization for the junior professorship includes the investigation and modeling of variation and variability in grammatical systems, with an emphasis on non-European languages. Particular attention should be given to structural similarities and differences between different languages, and to how these inform grammar-theoretical or typological modeling. 

The prospective junior professor will have demonstrated expertise (in research and teaching) in the comparative evaluation of variation and variability of non-European languages. A specialization in morphology and morphosyntax, complemented by expertise in phonology or syntax and/or a specialization in the Niger-Congo, Nilo-Saharan, or Afro-Asiatic language families, is desired. 

A successful applicant has a solid foundation of the underlying theories and models, works with empirical methods in data acquisition and analysis (e.g., systematic field research, corpus research, experimental methods, etc.), and can demonstrate how grammar-theoretical or typological modeling can be advanced through the inclusion of cross-linguistic variation and within-language variability. 

The junior professor will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in linguistics at the University of Potsdam. Furthermore, it is expected that the applicant will partake in the research activities of the Research Area in Cognitive Sciences at the University of Potsdam, and will actively contribute to the acquisition of larger joint research projects. Very good command of the English language is a prerequisite for the position, experience with international cooperation and the acquisition of third-party funding are desired. 

According to State law (§ 45 Brandenburgisches Hochschulgesetz - BbgHG), preconditions for the appointment as a Junior Professor include a completed university education, teaching skills, and a special qualification for academic work, which is usually demonstrated though an outstanding PhD thesis. International experience, an outstanding publication record and a teaching record are advantageous. The total time for completion of the PhD and subsequent post-doc employment should not have exceeded six years. 

Appointments are made according to §§ 40 and 46 BbgHG. The appointment as a civil servant or a public employee will be made for up to four years in the first instance and can be extended to up to 6 years in total, conditional upon a positive evaluation. 

The University of Potsdam strives to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and specifically encourages female applicants to apply for this position. Handicapped applicants will be given preference in case of equal suitability. People with an immigration background are specifically encouraged to apply. 

The University of Potsdam offers dual career support and coaching for newly-appointed professors: http://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/neue-beschaeftigte/information-for-newly-appointed-professors.html 

Applications (with a presentation of your research interests, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and documents, a list of publications, a list of conducted courses, a list of externally funded projects) should be sent to the University of Potsdam (application email below) no later than 1st of October 2015.

Application Deadline: 01-Oct-2015 

Email Address for Applications: ausschreibungen at uni-potsdam.de 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Christine Schipke 
	Email: cschipke at uni-potsdam.de 

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