34.2110, Jobs: Romance; English, German, Spanish; Discourse Analysis, Sociolinguistics: Wissenschaftliche(r) Mitarbeiter:in, Universität Bern

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Subject: 34.2110, Jobs: Romance; English, German, Spanish; Discourse Analysis, Sociolinguistics: Wissenschaftliche(r) Mitarbeiter:in, Universität Bern

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Date: 28-Jun-2023
From: Yvette Buerki [yvette.buerki at unibe.ch]
Subject: Romance; English, German, Spanish; Discourse Analysis, Sociolinguistics: Wissenschaftliche(r) Mitarbeiter:in, Universität Bern


University or Organization: Universität Bern
Department: Institut für Spanische Sprache und Literaturen
Job Location: Bern, Switzerland
Web Address: https://www.espanol.unibe.ch
Job Title: Wissenschaftliche(r) Mitarbeiter:in
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics; Linguistic
Anthropology

Required Language(s): English (eng)
                      German (deu)
                      Spanish (spa)
                      Romance

Description:

The Linguistics Section of the Institute of Hispanic Languages and
Literatures (University of Bern, Switzerland) is advertising a vacancy
for an early postdoc (85%). Starting date: 1 February 2024 for an
initial period of three years (until 31 January 2027). The position
includes teaching in Hispanic Linguistics (starting in February 2024)
with an average of six teaching hours per year.  Collaboration in the
academic, administrative and cultural activities of the Section and
academic research is also expected. Teaching language is Spanish.

Benefits of the Position:
 - Pleasant work environment in a small Department, located in the
city centre of Bern (ten minutes by bus from the central railway
station and 15 minutes on walking distance)
 - Scientifically stimulating work in a section of Hispanic
Linguistics affiliated with the Center for the Study of Language in
Society
 - Support to apply for own grant funding from the SNF/FNS
 - Salary of an average of 5,400 CHF (BRUTTO)
 - Further benefits such as 30 vacation days and some research funds

Position Requirements:
 - PhD in Hispanic Linguistics
 - Specialisation in sociolinguistic and/or discourse analysis, or
linguistic anthropology, preferably in topics related to
transnationalism and mobility, contact linguistics or topics related
to social equity
 - Active familiarity with electronic methodological support tools
(e.g. ELAN, Praat, corpus software, qualitative analysis software,
etc.) and/or statistical software
 - Excellent command of Spanish as a working language. Preferably a
good command of German (B2). Excellent command of written and spoken
English is also expected
 - Teaching experience
 - Highly motivated, willing to work as an active and committed team
member
Interested in continuing to carry out research work independently


Applications should be sent in PDF file(s) to the email address listed
below.
 - Curriculum vitae (including academic background, teaching
experience, list of publications and participation in academic
activities)
 - Covering letter (5,000 characters, including spaces) and brief
outline of of a research project that can be realised within the
framework of the employment at the University of Bern (8,000
characters, including spaces keywords and bibliography)
 - Doctoral thesis and three academic articles representative of their
lines of research that demonstrate clearly the use of electronic tools
in their methodological design and analysis
 - Copy of university degree certificates
 - Contact details of two referees

The University of Bern values diversity and welcome all applications -
regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion,
disability, age and sexual orientation. The University of Bern strives
to strengthen the gender balance and diversity of the staff in all
working areas and at all scientific levels, and these are strongly
encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: 31-Aug-2023
Mailing Address for Applications:
Email Address for Applications: yvette.buerki at unibe.ch
Contact Information:
        Dr. Yvette Buerki
        Email: yvette.buerki at unibe.ch



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