34.1447, Jobs: Psycholinguistics; Semantics: Project Technical Assistant, University of Edinburgh

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Subject: 34.1447, Jobs: Psycholinguistics; Semantics: Project Technical Assistant, University of Edinburgh

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Date: 09-May-2023
From: Wataru Uegaki [w.uegaki at ed.ac.uk]
Subject: Psycholinguistics; Semantics: Project Technical Assistant, University of Edinburgh

University or Organization: University of Edinburgh
Department: School of Philosophy, Psychology, and Language Sciences
Job Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Title: Project Technical Assistant
Job Rank: Other

Specialty Areas: Psycholinguistics; Semantics

Description:

Based in the department of Linguistics and English Language, the
Project Technical Assistant will contribute to the project “Logic in
semantic universals”, funded by the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship
(PI: Wataru Uegaki; http://www.wataruuegaki.com/flf/). The post holder
will assist with a series of online behavioural experiments
investigating mechanisms underlying cross-linguistic generalisations
in semantics. They will be contributing to the development and
day-to-day operation of the proposed research, including development
of web experiments, as well as recruitment and testing of participants
for experimental work.

Your skills and attributes for success:
 - Bachelor’s degree in linguistics or related field.
 - Demonstrable experience conducting online experiments in
linguistics.
 - Proven technical experience in computer programming.
 - Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
 - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written,
listening and verbal)

A copy of the full job description can be found here: https://uoe.shar
epoint.com/:w:/s/jobdescriptionlibrary/EYFpPYBi22hEkAqQVWRhtzcBJC31h8d
QyydIrs8sCVUEnQ

As a valued member of our team you can expect:
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to
work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You
will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of
staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a
defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family friendly
initiatives, flexible working and much more. Access our staff benefits
page for further information and use our reward calculator to find out
the total value of pay and benefits provided.

PPLS welcomes applications from candidates belonging to groups that
have been traditionally underrepresented in the department, including,
but not limited to, women and ethnic minorities.

Interviews are anticipated to be held in June 2023, and we shall allow
2 weeks’ notice to shortlisted candidates ahead of the interview date.
We ask you to include a current CV and cover letter with names of
three referees who may be contacted at a later date (please note if
you do not wish for anyone to be contacted until after an offer has
been made).

We invite candidates to use their cover letter to highlight
professional and personal experiences that maybe relevant to role.
Note that the deadline is 26 May 23:59 *UK time*.

Application Deadline: 26-May-2023
Mailing Address for Applications:
Web Address for Applications: https://elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmU
I/CandidateExperience/en/job/7336
Contact Information:
        Dr Wataru Uegaki
        Email: w.uegaki at ed.ac.uk

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