30.4609, Jobs: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Linguistic Theories; Syntax; Typology: Post Doc, University of Edinburgh

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Subject: 30.4609, Jobs: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Linguistic Theories; Syntax; Typology: Post Doc, University of Edinburgh

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Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 10:58:57
From: Jennifer Culbertson [jennifer.culbertson at ed.ac.uk]
Subject: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Linguistic Theories; Syntax; Typology: Post Doc, University of Edinburgh, UK

 
University or Organization: University of Edinburgh 
Department: Linguistics and English Language
Job Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom 
Web Address: https://www.ed.ac.uk/ppls/linguistics-and-english-language
Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Linguistic Theories; Syntax; Typology 


Description:

The School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences is seeking to
appoint a 1.0 FTE Postdoctoral Researcher for a fixed-term period of 36
months. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious researcher to join an
ERC-funded project “Syntax shaped by cognition: transforming theories of
syntactic systems through laboratory experiments” (Principal Investigator: Dr
Jennifer Culbertson). This project aims to explore and formalize the cognitive
forces that shape natural language syntax.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Cognitive Science, Linguistics, or
Psychology or related disciplines with a proven track record in computational
modelling of language or related cognitive processes. Additional experience
conducting behavioural experiments is desirable but not required. The post
will be based in the Centre for Language Evolution.

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Jennifer Culbertson:
jennifer.culbertson at ed.ac.uk

To apply, please see the application link provided below. 

This full-time position is 35 hours a week, and is available from February
2020, however start date is negotiable.

Salary: £33, 797 - £40, 322



Application Deadline: 15-Jan-2020 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://www.vacancies.ed.ac.uk/pls/corehrrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=050625 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Jennifer Culbertson 
	Email: jennifer.culbertson at ed.ac.uk 
	Phone: 07477129434 


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