29.1051, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Corpus Linguistics: Post Doc, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Subject: 29.1051, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Corpus Linguistics: Post Doc, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2018 12:21:57
From: Allison Thompson [amt79 at pitt.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Corpus Linguistics: Post Doc, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Pittsburgh 
Department: Department of Linguistics
Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA 
Web Address: http://www.linguistics.pitt.edu/
Job Title: Post-Doctoral Researcher
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Corpus Linguistics


Description:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Pittsburgh is pleased to
invite applications from creative, highly-qualified and motivated researchers
for a 20-month postdoctoral position. The beginning date of the appointment
would be September, 1 2018 continuing through August 31, 2019 with the
possibility of renewal through April 30, 2020.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. in linguistics with an emphasis on
working on corpora and on L2 data using computational tools. We value rigor
and an inter-disciplinary approach that includes diverse theoretical
viewpoints, and a collaborative perspective. The applicant will be working
closely with Professor Alan Juffs
(http://www.linguistics.pitt.edu/people/alan-juffs) and Dr. Na-Rae Han
(http://www.linguistics.pitt.edu/people/na-rae-han) and their ELI corpus data
mining team.  Experience using Python and other data science techniques is
essential. An additional advantage will be knowledge of PRAAT and experience
with phonetic analysis.

Applications should include a cover letter describing your database analysis
experience and qualifications for the position, a CV, a two-page research
proposal, and contact information for 3 references. Research statements must
specify how the applicant’s research will integrate with and benefit from
working with the SLA group at Pitt. Specifically, there is an opportunity to
work on a longitudinal corpus of L2 spoken and written learner language. Other
collaborators include Dr. Na-Rae Han and graduate students. The position may
involve some teaching, but this part of the post-doc is negotiable.

Compensation includes a competitive salary and benefits plan. The position
will remain open until filled.

Please direct questions and interest in the position to the contact email
below. Complete applications should be sent to this email.Juffs at pitt.edu. 
Application documents should be sent to Allison Thompson at amt79 at pitt.edu.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity.
EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled



Application Deadline: 30-Apr-2018 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: AMT79 at pitt.edu 
Contact Information:
	Professor Alan Juffs 
	Email: juffs at pitt.edu 
	Phone: (412) 624-3750 


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