28.942, Support: Dutch; English; Morphology; Syntax; Typology / Netherlands

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Subject: 28.942, Support: Dutch; English; Morphology; Syntax; Typology / Netherlands

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Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2017 12:19:03
From: Sjef Barbiers [l.c.j.barbiers at leidenuniv.nl]
Subject: Dutch; English; Morphology; Syntax; Typology: PhD, Leiden University, Netherlands

 Institution/Organization: Leiden University 
Department: LUCL 
Web Address: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/humanities/leiden-university-centre-for-linguistics 

Level: PhD 

Duties: Research,Teaching,Project Work
 
Specialty Areas: Morphology; Syntax; Typology 
 
Required Language(s): Dutch (nld)
                      English (eng) 

Description:

The Leiden University Centre for Linguistics (LUCL,
http://www.hum.leiden.edu/lucl/), the institute of linguistics at the Faculty
of Humanities, Leiden University, is hosting a research project entitled Dutch
Syntax in Comparative Perspective. The project will investigate the syntax of
Dutch and its dialects in relation to the syntactic properties found in other
languages. Goal of the project is to contribute to a general theory of natural
language and language variation.

The candidate is supposed to carry out the following tasks:

- Conducting original research on a topic in the (morpho-)syntax of Dutch and
its dialects from a comparative perspective
- Writing a PhD thesis
- Submitting research results for publication in peer-reviewed academic
journals
- Presenting papers at (international) conferences
- Some teaching
- Organizing and participating in reading and discussions groups, seminars,
workshops within LUCL

Selection criteria:

- A Master or equivalent degree in a relevant field (completion of the MA
thesis before the PhD project starts, candidates near completion of the MA
thesis will be considered)
- Demonstrable affinity with comparative syntax and the syntax of Dutch
- A curious, enterprising and creative mind and excellent analytical skills,
evidence of which should emerge from the MA thesis
- Good writing skills
- A very good and demonstrable command of English
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

The employment will be for a period of four years (first a contract of 18
months with an extension of 30 months after positive evaluation of
capabilities and compatibility) and must lead to the completion of a PhD
thesis. Employment will start at the latest September 1, 2017.

Appointment will be under the terms of the CAO (collective labour agreement)
of the Dutch Universities. The gross monthly salary is set on € 2,191.- in the
first year up to € 2,801.- gross per month in year four. An appointment with
Leiden University includes a pension build-up and facilitates other benefits
such as an annual holiday premium of 8% and an end-of-year premium of 8.3%.
Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax
break. 

Applicants are kindly requested to submit the following documents
electronically (in Dutch or English):

1. A letter stating your motivation for the position
2. Curriculum vitae
3. A research proposal (2 pages)
4. References: the names and contact details (email addresses) of two persons
whom we may contact for further information. One of these should be your MA
thesis supervisor
5. Copies of your academic transcripts (or Dutch cijferlijst)
6. Copy of your MA thesis, and any other publication in English that is
representative for your research qualities

Please submit these documents in two files:
I – containing documents 1 to 5 (PDF or Word file), using your last name
underscore 1 as document name (e.g. BROWN_1.pdf).
II – containing document 6 (PDF or Word file), using your last name underscore
2 as document name (e.g. BROWN_2.pdf).

Applicants should submit their application (documents as described above) no
later than 20 March 2017. Applications should be sent to
vacatureslucl at hum.leidenuniv.nl, clearly indicating the application number
17-059. The selection procedure will take place in March/April, and selected
candidates will be invited for an interview in April 2017. You are kindly
requested to be available in this period.

Leiden University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and
especially welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups.
 

Application Deadline: 20-Mar-2017 

Web Address for Applications: http://werkenbij.leidenuniv.nl/vacatures/phd-posities/17-059.html 

Contact Information: 
	Prof. Sjef Barbiers 
	l.c.j.barbiers at hum.leidenuniv.nl 
	Phone:0031715271637  


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