35.3554, Support: Assamese, English, Hindi; Computational Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Text/Corpus Linguistics: PhD, Goethe University, Frankfurt

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Subject: 35.3554, Support: Assamese, English, Hindi; Computational Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Text/Corpus Linguistics: PhD, Goethe University, Frankfurt

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Date: 17-Dec-2024
From: Jacopo Torregrossa [Torregrossa at lingua.uni-frankfurt.de]
Subject: Assamese, English, Hindi; Computational Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Text/Corpus Linguistics: PhD, Goethe University, Frankfurt


Institution/Organization: Goethe University, Frankfurt

Level: PhD

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Language Acquisition;
Text/Corpus Linguistics
Required Language(s): Assamese (asm)
                      English (eng)
                      Hindi (hin)

Description:

The Chair for Multilingualism and Second Language Acquisition at the
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, Faculty of Modern
Languages, Goethe University Frankfurt, invites applications for a
Doctoral Researcher position (65% of a full time position) funded for
three years. The position is available starting March 2025, with the
salary grade determined by the collective agreement applicable to
Goethe University.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will pursue a Ph.D. degree within the project
“Multilingual Dynamic Assessment for Language and Content Learning:
Addressing Sociolinguistic Diversity in India’s Primary Schools,”
which stems from the collaboration between the University of Cambridge
(PI: Prof. Dr. Ianthi Tsimpli) and Goethe University, Frankfurt (PI:
Prof. Dr. Jacopo Torregrossa).

One of the objectives of the project is to quantify and qualify the
use of code-mixing in pedagogical activities in government primary
schools in India. This involves using audio recordings, developing and
analysing a corpus of spoken data, and computationally modelling
code-mixing. The project will also involve the design, implementation,
and evaluation of multilingual dynamic assessment (MDA) practices in
these schools, which will be conducted by the second doctoral
researcher who will be hired for this project.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
- Languages: Excellent command of English and Hindi and/or Assamese.
- Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Linguistics.
- Research Interests: Strong interest in multilingualism, code-mixing
research, corpus studies, and computational linguistics.
- Desirable Experience: Prior empirical research, particularly in
corpus-based modelling of language data.

Knowledge of German is not required for this position.

Application Procedure

Applicants are requested to submit the following documents in a single
PDF file:
1. A motivation letter explaining their interest in the position (max.
1 page).
2. A curriculum vitae (CV).
3. A copy of their academic degree certificate(s).
4. Contact information for two references who can provide
recommendation letters.

Please send your application to Prof. Dr. Jacopo Torregrossa at
torregrossa at lingua.uni-frankfurt.de by January 20, 2025.
For inquiries regarding the position, project details, or potential
starting dates, please contact Prof. Dr. Jacopo Torregrossa at the
above email address.

The Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main is one of the
largest universities in Germany with around 44,000 students and with
about 5,700 employees. Founded in 1914 by Frankfurt citizens and since
2008 once again proud of its foundation status Goethe University
possesses a high degree of autonomy, modernity and professional
diversity. As a comprehensive university, the Goethe University offers
a total of 16 departments on five campuses and 154 degree programs
along with an outstanding research reputation. Furthermore, the Goethe
University is part of the Group of Rhine-Main-Universities (RMU).

The Goethe University is committed to a policy of providing equal
employment opportunities for both men and women alike, and therefore
encourages particularly women to apply for the position/s offered.
Individuals with severe disability will be prioritized in case of
equal aptitude and ability.

Application Deadline: 20-Jan-2025

Email Address for Applications: Torregrossa at lingua.uni-frankfurt.de

Contact Information:
Prof. Dr. Jacopo Torregrossa (Torregrossa at lingua.uni-frankfurt.de)



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