32.1575, Support: Phonetics: PhD, University of Neuchâtel

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Subject: 32.1575, Support: Phonetics: PhD, University of Neuchâtel

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Date: Thu, 06 May 2021 14:04:09
From: Steven Moran [steven.moran at unine.ch]
Subject: Phonetics: PhD, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland

 Institution/Organization: University of Neuchâtel 
Department: Institute of Biology 
Web Address: https://www.unine.ch/biologie/en/home.html 

Level: PhD 

Specialty Areas: Phonetics 
Evolutionary Primatology; Bio-acoustics 

Description:

PhD position in evolutionary primatology

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious PhD student to join the Swiss
National Science Foundation project "EVOPHON: Evolution of Phonetics and
Phonology" (Principle Investigator: Dr. Steven Moran). The successful
candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers working on the
evolutionary origins of language.

We aim to shortlist applicants with an MSc or MA degree, a relevant training
background (evolutionary biology, primatology, phonetics, linguistics, or
similar), strong interest in animal communication and language, and (advanced)
data analysis and scientific writing skills. Previous experience with (bio-)
acoustic analysis is a strong plus.

The candidate will focus on analyzing and comparing nonhuman great ape calls.
They will also have the opportunity to advance their computational and
analytical skills during the project and become involved in teaching.

The PhD will be co-supervised by Dr. Steven Moran (University of Neuchâtel)
and Dr. Adriano Lameira (University of Warwick). The position is based at the
University of Neuchâtel in Switzerland, with the possibility of establishing a
co-tutelle with the University of Warwick. The position is fully funded for a
maximum of 4 years.

Please email your application as a single merged pdf file
(LastnameFirst-name.pdf) to steven.moran at unine.ch, consisting of:
- A motivation letter (1 page)
- CV (1 page)
- Writing sample (3 pages max or published work)
- And contact details of two referees

Please use the subject line “EVOPHON: PhD”. Inquiries can be sent to the same
email address.

Application deadline May 28, 2021. Start date negotiable. Latest start date,
October 1, 2021.

PDF of call can be viewed at the application link below.
 

Web Address for Applications: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FSttWlQOlgNJl9G2mfa0QVnHLG5qJwBC/view?usp=sharing 

Contact Information: 
	Dr. Steven Moran
	steven.moran at unine.ch  


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