35.3590, Support: General Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Neurolinguistics, Phonology, Text/Corpus Linguistics: PhD, Universität zu Köln

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Subject: 35.3590, Support: General Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Neurolinguistics, Phonology, Text/Corpus Linguistics: PhD, Universität zu Köln

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Date: 19-Dec-2024
From: Christine Röhr [christine.roehr at uni-koeln.de]
Subject: General Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Neurolinguistics, Phonology, Text/Corpus Linguistics: PhD, Universität zu Köln


Institution/Organization: Universität zu Köln
Department: CRC 1252 "Prominence in Language"
Web Address: https://sfb1252.uni-koeln.de/en/

Level: PhD

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Language Acquisition;
Neurolinguistics; Phonology; Text/Corpus Linguistics

Description:

Several doctoral positions in Linguistics (f/m/x) | Collaborative
Research Centre 1252 "Prominence in Language", University of Cologne,
Germany

The Collaborative Research Centre "Prominence in Language“ (CRC 1252)
is a dynamic research environment with 20 research projects in
linguistics and related fields. Our vision is to investigate
prominence relations in larger discourse segments and dialogue. More
information can be found here: https://sfb1252.uni-koeln.de/en/

The CRC 1252 seeks to fill twelve doctoral positions within the
following projects (https://sfb1252.uni-koeln.de/en/projects):
- A01 Intonation and attention orienting: Neurophysiological and
behavioural correlates (Grice/Schumacher)
- A07 Metrical prominence - Scales and structures (Baumann)
- B02 Beyond split case marking: Participant coding strategies in East
African languages (Hellwig/Mitchell)
- B04 Interaction of nominal and verbal features for Differential
Object Marking (García García/Caro Reina)
- B06 Attention and prominence in language production and acquisition
(Penke)
- B08 Differential Object Marking in the Nuristani Languages (Hill)
- B09 Prominence in action: The competition for argument-marking in
German Sign Language (DGS) (Perniss)
- B10 The role of gender in prominence hierarchies: A cross-linguistic
and cross-register perspective (Le Foll/Hinterwimmer)
- C02 Temporality and modalization in discourse structure
(Becker/Egetenmeyer)
- C11 Prominence in Large Language Models (Reiter)
Project-specific tasks and profiles can be found here:
https://sfb1252.uni-koeln.de/en/about-the-crc/vacancies

The positions are available from 1 April 2025 on a part-time basis
(25.89 hours per week). The positions are to be filled for a fixed
term until 31 December 2028. If the applicant meets the relevant wage
requirements and personal qualifications, the salary is based on
remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public
sector.

YOUR TASKS
- conduct research on prominence in language
- develop and apply empirical methodologies in linguistic research
- present and disseminate research results in scientific outlets

YOUR PROFILE
- excellent academic record
- university degree (Master) in linguistics or related fields
- knowledge of relevant experimental and theoretical methods
- research experience relevant for the thesis project
- ability to work collaboratively and adapt quickly to new research
topics
- high proficiency in English
- strong motivation and commitment
- good communication skills and team-oriented mindset

WE OFFER
- a vibrant research environment with an international collaborative
team
- participation in the a.r.t.e.s. doctoral training programme
- a diverse working environment with equal opportunities
- support in balancing work and family life
- extensive advanced training opportunities
- occupational health management offers

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please specify the project(s)/position(s) you are applying for and
submit a cover letter describing your qualifications and motivation
for applying for this position, CV and copies of the relevant
university degree(s) including transcripts as well as your Master‘s
thesis. In case your Master’s thesis has not yet been completed,
please provide two to three preliminary chapters of the Master‘s
thesis if possible, as well as two representative samples of your
writing, e.g. term papers.

Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications without
photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de. The reference number is
Wiss2412-04. The application deadline is 17 January 2025. For further
inquiries, please contact Dr. Christine Röhr
(application-sfb1252 at uni-koeln.de).

Application Deadline: 17-Jan-2025

Mailing Address for Applications:
        Attn: application-sfb1252 at uni-koeln.de
Web Address for Applications:
https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de/bewerben/1945

Contact Information:
Dr. Christine Röhr (application-sfb1252 at uni-koeln.de)



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