31.3385, Jobs: Linguistic Theories; Morphology; Syntax: Post Doc, University of Potsdam

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Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:32:41
From: Doreen Georgi [doreen.georgi at uni-potsdam.de]
Subject: Linguistic Theories; Morphology; Syntax: Post Doc, University of Potsdam, Germany

 
University or Organization: University of Potsdam 
Department: Department of Linguistics
Job Location: Potsdam, Germany 
Web Address: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/ling/index
Job Title: Postdoc
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Linguistic Theories; Morphology; Syntax 


Description:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Potsdam invites
applications for a full-time postdoc position (40h/week) associated with the
research group on variation in morphology/morphosyntax, led by Doreen Georgi.
We are looking for a highly motivated person with a strong background in
grammar theory in these areas. The candidate is expected to carry out
internationally visible research and to support the chair in teaching and
academic administration. 

The employment is limited to max. 6 years (depending on previous postdoc
employments, in accordance with the WissZeitVG law); research and travel funds
are available.

The salary (including social benefits) is based on the pay scale TV-L E13
(available at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/tv-l/allg/).

Intended starting date: March 1st or April 1st 2021

Expected Qualifications:
- An excellent PhD in linguistics (degree in hand at the latest when the
position starts)
- Expertise in grammatical theory in the areas of morphology/morphosyntax (as
documented by peer-reviewed publications in international journals) 
- Research focus on micro- or microvariation, typology
- Additional expertise in one of the following areas is welcome but not
required: interface to phonology or semantics, field work, experimental
approaches, work on non-Indo-European languages
- Preferably: teaching experience
- Previous knowledge of German is not required.

Teaching Duties:
- Teach 2 courses per semester (= 4 hours/week) in the morphology and syntax
modules of the BSc and MSc Linguistics programmes at the Department of
Linguistics (basic and advanced courses)
- Courses in the MSc are taught in English (also possible in the BSc)
- Supervision of BSc/MSc theses

The University of Potsdam hosts leading groups in the field of linguistics and
cognitive sciences. Linguistics is part of the University’s research focus on
cognitive science (http://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/cognitive-sciences/index.html)
and contributes to the Collaborative Research Centre 1287 on the Limits of
Variability in Language (https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/sfb1287/index). The
Berlin/Potsdam area represents a vibrant international research community in
the domain of linguistics.

Deadline for application: November 30, 2020.

Applications should be submitted as a single PDF to the application email
below and include: 
- A CV (with a list of publications/talks, the names of two referees);
- A 2-page research statement about the candidate’s research interests +
research plans for the upcoming years;
- A 1-page teaching statement (teaching philosophy, topics on which
thcandidate could offer courses);
- Copy of the PhD degree (or a draft/outline of the thesis);
- 2 writing samples.



Application Deadline: 30-Nov-2020 
	  
Email Address for Applications: doreen.georgi at uni-potsdam.de 
Contact Information:
	Doreen Georgi 
	Email: doreen.georgi at uni-potsdam.de 


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