27.4435, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Bilingualism; Language Acquisition: Research and Outreach Officer, Bilingualism Matters, University of Reading

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Subject: 27.4435, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Bilingualism; Language Acquisition: Research and Outreach Officer, Bilingualism Matters, University of Reading

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Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2016 10:26:22
From: Ludovica Serratrice [l.serratrice at reading.ac.uk]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Bilingualism; Language Acquisition: Research and Outreach Officer, Bilingualism Matters, University of Reading, UK

 
University or Organization: University of Reading 
Department: Bilingualism Matters at Reading
Job Location: Reading, United Kingdom 
Web Address: https://www.reading.ac.uk/celm/
Job Title: Research and Outreach Officer
Job Rank: Other; Research and Outreach Officer

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Bilingualism


Description:

The University of Reading seeks to appoint a Research and Outreach Officer to
coordinate the public dissemination and community outreach activities of
Bilingualism Matters at Reading – a branch of Bilingualism Matters. Founded in
2008, the Centre for Bilingualism Matters
(http://www.bilingualism-matters.ppls.ed.ac.uk) has facilitated the growth of
an international partnership network, with the aim of fostering dialogue
between academics and wider society.
Bilingualism Matters at Reading is part of the Centre for Literacy and
Multilingualism – CeLM (https://www.reading.ac.uk/celm/) at the University of
Reading, and it is responsible for its research and public engagement
activities.

You will have:
- A first class degree in linguistics, psychology, cognitive science,
education, or a related discipline
- A thorough understanding of language development and use in bilingual
children and adults.
- An excellent awareness of the linguistic, cognitive and societal issues that
are central to multilingual individuals and communities
- Experience of communicating research successfully to non-academic audiences
- Excellent English written and oral communication skills

For additional information, contact Prof. Ludovica Serratrice at the contact
information below, or Prof. Theo Marinis at t.marinis at reading.ac.uk / +44
(0)118 378 7465.

Please apply at the application URL below.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and we
welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working
arrangements which will be considered in line with business needs.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are
welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However,
non-EEA candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should
note that this role is not recognised as a graduate level job by the UK Border
Agency and the Tier 2 sponsorship route is not available for non-graduate
level occupations. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and
Immigration Website.



Application Deadline: 21-Nov-2016 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.reading.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=180 
Contact Information:
	Prof. Ludovica Serratrice 
	Email: l.serratrice at reading.ac.uk 
	Phone: +44 (0)118 378 5540 


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