31.3828, Jobs: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics: Post Doc, University of Edinburgh

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Subject: 31.3828, Jobs: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics: Post Doc, University of Edinburgh

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Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:31:01
From: Jennifer Culbertson [jennifer.culbertson at gmail.com]
Subject: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics: 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 


Description:

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 at the University of
Edinburgh.

This is a 3 year, full-time position (35 hours a week), and is available from
February 2020, however start date is negotiable.

For more details, please see the application link provided below.



Application Deadline: 08-Jan-2021 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/229/?utm_medium=jobshare 
Contact Information:
	Dr Jennifer Culbertson 
	Email: jennifer.culbertson at ed.ac.uk 


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