30.1627, Jobs: Caspian; Gilaki; Mazanderani; Semnani; Talysh: Post Doc, Stony Brook University

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Subject: 30.1627, Jobs: Caspian; Gilaki; Mazanderani; Semnani; Talysh: Post Doc, Stony Brook University

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Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 11:02:52
From: Richard Larson [Richard.Larson at stonybrook.edu]
Subject: Caspian; Gilaki; Mazanderani; Semnani; Talysh: Post Doc, Stony Brook University, New York, USA

University or Organization: Stony Brook University 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: New York, USA 
Web Address: https://www.linguistics.stonybrook.edu
Job Title: Elahé Omidyar Mir-Djalali Postdoctoral Associate in Endangered Iranian Language
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Language Documentation; Iranian Languages, Descriptive Linguistics

Required Language(s): Gilaki (glk)
                      Mazanderani (mzn) 
                      Semnani (smy) 
                      Talysh (tly) 
                      Caspian 

Description:

The Elahé Omidyar Mir-Djalali Postdoctoral Associate in Endangered Iranian
Languages

Required Qualifications: (As evidenced by an attached resume)
- Doctoral Degree (Foreign equivalent or higher degree) in Iranian Languages,
Linguistics or a related fields in hand by June 1, 2019. 
- Knowledge of current practices/research in Iranian Languages, Linguistics or
a related field. 

Preferred Qualifications: 
- Near native speaker fluency in one of the Caspian languages. A record of
research in one of the Caspian languages. 
- Knowledge of Persian language and Iranian Linguistics. 
- Strong record of publication in Linguistics. 
- Documented teaching excellence. Knowledge of, or familiarity with,
Northwestern Iranian language. 
- Specialization in one of more of Syntax, Phonology or Morphology.

Brief Description of Duties: 
The Elahé Omidyar Mir-Djalali Postdoctoral Associate in Endangered Iranian
Languages will assist the Principal Investigator, Richard Larson, in the
department of Linguistics. The incumbent will conduct research in Caspian
languages and ensure that the research objectives are appropriately conducted
following the policies and procedures of Stony Brook University. The research
objective for the term of employment is to develop a grammar of one of the
Caspian Languages with the support and mentorship/assistance of faculty from
the Stony Brook Department of Linguistics.

The successful incumbent will have excellent interpersonal skills, exercising
strong organizational and time-management skills with an exceptional attention
to detail. Essential for this role is the adeptness to work independently as
well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving.

Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, conduct research in
Caspian languages and construction of a Caspian language grammar. 
Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing
specialized skills in related field to analyze the collected data.
Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific
journals and/or presentations. May also assist in grant writing.
Teach one undergraduate course per year in the Department of Linguistics
Other duties as assigned, which may include attending Scientific Conferences
and Meetings.

Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)

Web Address for Applications: https://stonybrooku.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=1900502&tz=GMT-04%3A00 
Contact Information:
	Professor Richard Larson 
	Email: Richard.Larson at stonybrook.edu 
	Phone: 6316327777 
	Fax: 6316329789 

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