34.1556, Support: Typology: PhD, University of Liège

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Date: 16-May-2023
From: An Van linden [an.vanlinden at uliege.be]
Subject: Typology: PhD, University of Liège


Institution/Organization: University of Liège
Department: Department of Modern Languages
Web Address: https://www.llmt.uliege.be/cms/c_4563741/fr/llmt

Level: PhD

Duties: Research

Specialty Areas: Typology

Description:

The Centre for Linguistics of the research unit Lilith and the
Department of Modern Languages of the University of Liège (Belgium)
are looking for applicants for a fully funded four-year PhD fellowship
in linguistic typology.

The PhD project is part of the collaborative research project “Grammar
from Space – How spatial elements become applicatives”, funded by the
Liège Research Council. The Grammar from Space project will
investigate how elements with spatial meaning develop into applicative
markers, from a typological and Germanic perspective, with extensions
into applied research, viz. translation studies. Two positions for
doctoral students are currently available within the project, one of
which is in linguistic typology.
This PhD project will focus on a recently discovered source of
applicatives, viz. spatial verb morphology, like associated motion
markers and directionals. Specifically, it will use a world-wide
sample to map and investigate spatial verb markers that have
applicative functions. The aim is to develop a typology of the formal
and functional characteristics of such markers, as well as to discern
possible genetic or areal patterns. Examples of the phenomena that
will be studied are described in Payne (2021) and Van linden (2022).
The supervisor of this PhD is An Van linden and the co-supervisor is
Dana Louagie.
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Payne, D. 2021. The extension of associated motion to direction,
aspect and argument structure in Nilotic languages. In A. Guillaume &
H. Koch (eds.), Associated Motion, 695-746. De Gruyter.
Van linden, A. 2022. Spatial prefixes as applicatives in Harakmbut. In
S. Pacchiarotti & F. Zúñiga (eds.), Applicative morphology, 129-159.
De Gruyter.
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Profile:
 - Master in Linguistics, Linguistics and Literature, or Philology (or
equivalent), obtained with excellent grades before the start of the
PhD project;
 - Familiarity with linguistic typology and methods like grammar
mining, as well as strong analytical skills and creativity;̶
 - Previous experience with using and building databases and with
statistical packages such as R is an asset;
 - An interest in linguistic diversity and pathways of language
change; affinity with functional approaches to language;
 - A passion for linguistics and an international orientation (e.g.
for research stays abroad during the doctoral period);
 - The capacity to work independently and as part of a team;
 - A good command of spoken and written academic English (competence
in French is a plus in view of the work environment);
 - The ability to present research results at international
conferences, and to publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Offer:
 - We offer a fulltime employment as a PhD researcher in the context
of the above-mentioned project for 1 year, starting October 2023 or
November 2023, renewable until max. 4 years after positive evaluation.
 - The candidate will have 90% of their time available for their
doctoral research activities; 10% will be dedicated to other
(administrative or teaching) services.
 - The candidate will start on a net salary of approximately 2,360
EUR/month, depending on their personal situation. In addition, s/he
will be allocated office space and a laptop, and receive funding for
research activities like attending conferences abroad.
 - The candidate will collaborate with and be supported by two
supervisors as well as all the members of the project team, and will
benefit from the stimulating environment of the research unit Lilith.
S/he will also take part in the ULiège doctoral training programme.


Job applications should include:
 - A cover letter describing your motivation, stating why you want to
do this research (in English);
 - A detailed CV (in English);
 - A list of grades obtained for your Bachelor and Master programmes;
 - The names and contact details of two academic referees we may
contact prior to appointment;
 - A sample piece of academic writing (preferably in English; course
paper or BA/MA thesis)

If you are interested in this PhD position, please send your
application file in electronic form to:
Prof. An Van linden (an.vanlinden at uliege.be)

Application deadline: 20 June 2023
Interviews will be held with shortlisted candidates in Liège on 30
June 2023 (if needed online for international applicants).

For further information, please contact Prof. An Van linden
(an.vanlinden at uliege.be).

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The University of Liège carries out an equal opportunity and diversity
policy.

Application Deadline: 20-Jun-2023

Contact Information:
Dr An Van linden
an.vanlinden at uliege.be



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