34.3740, Jobs: Syntax: Post Doc in Syntax, University of Potsdam

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Subject: 34.3740, Jobs: Syntax: Post Doc in Syntax, University of Potsdam

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Date: 02-Dec-2023
From: Martin Salzmann [salzmann2 at uni-potsdam.de]
Subject: Syntax: Post Doc in Syntax, University of Potsdam

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

Specialty Areas: Syntax; Morphology-Syntax interface; Syntax-Semantics
interface; Experimental Syntax; Typology; Fieldwork

Description:

The Potsdam MorphoSyntax Lab
(https://sites.google.com/view/potsdam-msl, part of the department of
Linguistics at UPotsdam, Germany,
https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/ling/index) invites applications for a
full-time postdoc position (40h/week).

Candidates should have strong expertise in formal (generative) syntax.
Additional expertise in areas such as experimental syntax, the
syntax-morphology or syntax-semantics interface, fieldwork/work on
understudied languages, typology, is highly welcome (but not a
prerequisite).

Intended starting date: between June and October 2024 (negotiable)

The employment is limited to max. 6 years (depending on previous
postdoc employments, in accordance with the WissZeitVG law; initial
contract period normally at least 3 years); substantial research and
travel funds are available. The salary (including social benefits) is
based on the pay scale TV-L E13 for state employees (see  https://oeff
entlicher-dienst.info/c/t/rechner/tv-l/west?id=tv-l-2023&matrix=1 –
will be increased in 2024).

Expected qualifications:
 - a PhD in linguistics (degree in hand at the latest when the
position starts)
 - expertise in formal syntax documented by peer-reviewed publications
in international journals/presentations at major conferences (e.g.,
NELS, WCCFL, CLS, GLOW, etc.)
 - some teaching experience is welcome (e.g., as a TA)
 - knowledge of German is not required, all teaching can be in
English.

Responsibilities:
 - original research in formal syntax
 - teaching: 2 courses per semester (= 4 hours/week, in English) in
the syntax modules of the BSc and MSc Linguistics programs at the
Department of Linguistics
 - support of the group leader in administration (e.g., admission of
MSc students, organization of lab-meetings, workshops and colloquia)
 - support of graduate students
 - supervision of BSc/MSc theses

Deadline for application: February 1st, 2024

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.sfb1287.uni-potsdam.de/en/overview/). Together with
several departments in Berlin, the Berlin/Potsdam area represents a
vibrant international research community in the domain of linguistics.
The University of Potsdam is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact: Questions should be addressed to:
Martin Salzmann
University of Potsdam
Department of Linguistics
salzmann2 at uni-potsdam.de
www.martinsalzmann.com

Applications should be submitted as a single pdf document to the
application email listed below and include:
 - a CV (with a list of publications, presentations, the names and
contact details of 3 referees)
 - academic transcripts, copy of the PhD degree (if available)
 - a 2-4-page research statement about the candidate’s research
interests + research plans for the upcoming years
 - a 1-page teaching statement (teaching philosophy and possible
topics for BSc/MSc seminars)
 - electronic copy of the PhD thesis

Application Deadline: 01-Feb-2025
Mailing Address for Applications:
Email Address for Applications: salzmann2 at uni-potsdam.de
Contact Information:
        Prof. Martin Salzmann
        Email: salzmann2 at uni-potsdam.de

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