32.1522, Support: Historical Linguistics: PhD, University of Zurich

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Subject: 32.1522, Support: Historical Linguistics: PhD, University of Zurich

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Date: Mon, 03 May 2021 14:54:46
From: Manuela Rossini [manuela.rossini at uzh.ch]
Subject: Historical Linguistics: PhD, University of Zurich, Switzerland

 Institution/Organization: University of Zurich 
Department: Department of Comparative Language Science 
Web Address: https://www.comparativelinguistics.uzh.ch/en.html 

Level: PhD 

Duties: Research
 
Specialty Areas: Historical Linguistics 
 

Description:

The Department of Comparative Language Science at the University of Zurich
invites applications for a 4-year PhD position in the are of historical
comparative linguistics. The position is embedded in the interdisciplinary
research project ‘The evolution of metaphors in ontogeny and phylogeny’ funded
by the Gerda Zeltner Fellowships (Department of Comparative Language Science).

The focus is on the evolution of metaphors and colexifications in the history
of Indo-European. While much past work has focused on ontologies of semantic
change (broadening, narrowing, etc.), PhD2 will use an empirical approach in
order to get a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying such changes
as well as the contribution of facilitators and inhibitors of semantic change.
The student will work with open-access corpora of ancient and modern varieties
of Indo-European.

We seek a PhD student with a strong interest in comparative historical
linguistics, lexical semantics, and quantitative data analysis. The successful
candidate has a solid background in qualitative data analysis, a good
knowledge of, and familiarity with ancient and modern Indo-European languages
in their diverse cultural and areal contexts as well as some experience with
quantitative methods or the willingness to acquire the necessary skills.
Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to interdisciplinary
collaboration and teamwork. Very good communication skills in English are
important.

For consideration please compile the following documents into a single PDF
labelled ‘Metaphors-YourSurname-Position2.pdf’ and send to jobs at ivs.uzh.ch:
- A cover letter (motivation and qualifications, 2 pages max);
- Curriculum vitae;
- Contacts of two referees;
- Writing sample (2 pages max., e.g. summary of MA thesis);
- Transcripts of bachelor’s and master’s courses.
 

Contact Information: 
	Paul  W
	Dept: Department of Comparative Language Science
	Email:  paul.widmer at uzh.ch  


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