30.4800, Jobs: Semantics: Post Doc, Utrecht University

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Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 18:58:50
From:  Winter [y.winter at uu.nl]
Subject: Semantics: Post Doc, Utrecht University, Netherlands

 
University or Organization: Utrecht University 
Department: Institute of Linguistics
Job Location: Utrecht, Netherlands 
Web Address: https://www.uu.nl/en/research/utrecht-institute-of-linguistics-ots
Job Title: 2-year Postdoc in Formal Semantics
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Semantics 


Description:

Two-year Post-Doc position (1,0 FTE) in Formal Semantics – experimental,
computational and theoretical aspects

The Utrecht Institute of Linguistics invites applications for a postdoc
position in formal semantics, part of the project “The Formal Semantics of
Collective Categorization” (ROCKY), an ERC Advanced Grant to Prof Yoad Winter
(Utrecht). The project develops models of collective reference that are
theoretically grounded in linguistic, cognitive and computational theories of
meaning. 

ROCKY is currently offering a postdoc position with 1-4-2020 as the intended
starting date. The successful candidate will work with the PI and other
project members, in collaboration with Prof James Hampton (Psychology, City,
University of London). We are looking for a Postdoc researcher with expertise
in experimental, computational or theoretical approaches to formal semantics
of natural language.

Tasks:
- Research in formal semantics, in collaboration with the ROCKY team;
- Regular presentation of intermediate research results at workshops and
conferences;
- Publication of peer-reviewed articles in established international journals
or conference proceedings;
- Help with organizational tasks connected to the project, such as the
organization of conferences and workshops;
- If applicable, help with the supervision of PhD students and research
assistants in the project.

Requirements:
- PhD in experimental, computational or theoretical approaches to formal
semantics of natural language (to be completed before start of the job); 
- Interest in formal semantics, cognitive psychology, cross-linguistic
variation;
- Ability to perform and publish high quality research, demonstrated by a
strong publication record in international peer-reviewed journals and
conference proceedings;
- Excellent English oral proficiency, academic writing and presentation
skills.

Offer:
The successful candidate will be appointed on a fixed-term basis (1,0 FTE),
starting 1 April 2020 or soon thereafter. The appointment is for a period of
24 months, with a one-year initial trial period. The gross monthly salary
depends on the candidate’s experience and will be based on scale 10 or 11 of
the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities. 

Utrecht University offers a pension scheme, a holiday allowance of 8% per
year, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% and flexible employment conditions.
Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch
Universities. 

More information:
https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/terms-of-emplo
yment

Applications:
If you are interested in applying for the position, please submit digital
copies of the following documents through the application website:
- A letter of motivation and/or a research statement, explaining why and how
your own experience can insightfully be embedded in the project and how the
research you plan to carry out furthers the aims of this project (500 to 1000
words);
- Two publications/chapters of PhD thesis
- A CV including an overview of publications and teaching experience;
- Names and full contact details of two academic referees. 

Applications will only be accepted through the web interface of the Utrecht
University. To apply, please follow the link that will soon appear on the
application link provided below. 

Interviews, live or by videoconference, will be held during the week of
February 10, 2020. 

The intended starting date is April 1 2020.



Application Deadline: 27-Jan-2020 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://www.phil.uu.nl/~yoad/ 
Contact Information:
	Prof. Yoad Winter 
	Email: y.winter at uu.nl 


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