27.1976, Jobs: Discourse Analysis; Interactional Linguistics; Pragmatics: Post Doc, University of Zurich

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Subject: 27.1976, Jobs: Discourse Analysis; Interactional Linguistics; Pragmatics: Post Doc, University of Zurich

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Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:19:00
From: Agnes Kolmer [agnes.kolmer at uzh.ch]
Subject: Discourse Analysis; Interactional Linguistics; Pragmatics: Post Doc, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

University or Organization: University of Zurich 
Department: University Research Priority Program on Language and Space
Job Location: Zurich, Switzerland 
Web Address: http://www.spur.uzh.ch/en.html
Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow (75% FTE)
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Discourse Analysis; Pragmatics; Interactional Linguistics

Description:

The University Research Priority Program (URPP) on Language and Space at the
University of Zurich invites applications for the position of a Postdoctoral
Research Fellow (75% FTE).

The URPP explores the interface between language and space with regard to (a)
the embedding of speech in the spatial environment as shaped by perception,
motion and action (“interactional spaces”) and (b) the distribution of
languages and linguistic structures in geographical and social space
(“language areas”). The URPP combines insights from dialectology, typology and
interactional linguistics. The vacant position is located in the URPP research
group interactional linguistics.

The postdoctoral research fellow will develop his or her own profile and
research agenda in coordination with the URPP board and the members of the
URPP within the field of interactional spaces research, for example with
respect to issues of multi-modality of face-to-face interaction, the
relationship between architecture and interaction or the production and
simulation of virtual interactional spaces in digital (or: computer-mediated)
communication. The postdoctoral research fellow is also expected to
participate in applications for third-party funding, to be active in the
advancement of the core areas of research within the URPP and to collaborate
with the linguistic labs (particularly with the VideoLab), in which
cutting-edge technology is employed to collect, process and analyze linguistic
data. The position includes teaching responsibilities (a maximum of 2h/week).

Applicants must have a PhD in linguistics and independent research experience
in the field of empirical interactional linguistics research (collection and
analysis of audiovisual data). Applicants are expected to be interested in the
interdisciplinary advancement of theories in the area of language and space.
The candidate is also expected to have a keen interest in collaborating with
linguists of the other backgrounds represented at the URPP. Apart from
English, applicants must have a good command of German or be ready to acquire
this during the first six months after taking up the position.

Applications should include a statement of interest (letter of motivation), a
description of the research you would like to pursue (3 to 5 pages), a CV
including a list of publications, a copy of the PhD certificate, and the names
and addresses of two referees. Applications should be sent as a single PDF
file to the application email address below, with the subject “Application
PostDoc”.

Applications must be submitted by June 15, 2016. The position is available
from September 1, 2016, but might be filled later. The duration of employment
is initially limited to two years.

For further information, please contact Dr. Agnes Kolmer agnes.kolmer at uzh.ch,
phone +41 44 634 57 47.

Application Deadline: 15-Jun-2016 

Email Address for Applications: bewerbungen at spur.uzh.ch 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Agnes Kolmer 
	Email: agnes.kolmer at uzh.ch 
	Phone: +41 44 634 57 47 

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