29.1914, Support: Historical Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology; Psycholinguistics; Typology: PhD, University of Edinburgh

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Date: Mon, 07 May 2018 11:55:22
From: James Kirby [j.kirby at ed.ac.uk]
Subject: Historical Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology; Psycholinguistics; Typology: PhD, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

 Institution/Organization: University of Edinburgh 
Department: Linguistics and English Language 

Level: PhD 

Duties: Research,Project Work
 
Specialty Areas: Historical Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology; Psycholinguistics; Typology 
 

Description:

We invite applications by 4th June 2018 for a three-year PhD studentship in
the phonetics of sound change, starting in September 2018 or shortly
thereafter.

You will use a range of techniques in experimental phonetics to study the
relationship between perception and production in sound change, focusing on
tonogenesis—the emergence of linguistic tone.
This PhD work forms an integral part of a major ERC-funded project “The
emergence and evolution of linguistic tone” (Principal Investigator: Dr James
Kirby). This project will study the emergence of tone systems using a
combination of phonetic fieldwork, laboratory studies, and large-scale
computational analysis. The portion of the project associated with this
studentship will involve gathering and analysing production and perception
data on languages current undergoing tonogenesis, and/or studying tonogenetic
processes in the laboratory, in order to better understand how phonetic and
structural factors interact in the course of tonal evolution.

The successful applicant will take a key role in designing appropriate
production and perception studies, gathering and analyzing data, and
disseminating results at conferences and publications. Prior training in a
language science discipline (e.g. linguistics, psychology, cognitive science
or similar) is essential. Experience with phonetic fieldwork, running phonetic
laboratory experiments, and conducting statistical analyses of experimental
data is highly desirable. Prior experience with languages of Southeast Asia
and/or the Himalayas is desirable, but not required.

The studentship is funded by the ERC and the School of Philosophy, Psychology
and Language Sciences. The award provides for tuition fees plus an annual
stipend for three years. Additional funding for conference and fieldwork
travel is also available.

The successful applicant will have an undergraduate degree in a relevant
discipline and will ideally have, or will be studying for, a Masters degree
(or equivalent). Existing doctoral researchers are not eligible for this
award. Overseas applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply.

To apply, complete the studentship application form available on our website
and submit with the required supporting documentation by 4th June 2018.
Interviews (by Skype if necessary) will take place in the week beginning 11th
June 2018.
 

Application Deadline: 04-Jun-2018 

Web Address for Applications: https://edin.ac/2JMEGJx 

Contact Information: 
	James Kirby 
	j.kirby at ed.ac.uk  


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