35.3609, Support: English; Historical Linguistics, Linguistic Theories, Syntax, Text/Corpus Linguistics: PhD, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

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Subject: 35.3609, Support: English; Historical Linguistics, Linguistic Theories, Syntax, Text/Corpus Linguistics: PhD, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

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Date: 20-Dec-2024
From: Lotte Sommerer [lotte.sommerer at fau.de]
Subject: English; Historical Linguistics, Linguistic Theories, Syntax, Text/Corpus Linguistics: PhD, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)


Institution/Organization: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität
Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)
Department: Department of English and American Studies
Web Address: https://www.angam.phil.fau.de/

Level: PhD

Specialty Areas: Historical Linguistics; Linguistic Theories; Syntax;
Text/Corpus Linguistics; Usage-based Cognitive Construction Grammar
Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The FAU seeks to appoint one (50%) doctoral researcher
(Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin/Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter
(m/w/d), TV-L E 13), for 1+2 years in English linguistics. After an
evaluation there is the possibility to extend the position for 2 more
years. This means potentially 5 years max. The researcher will be
working at the Department of English and American Studies and will be
part of an international team headed by Prof. Dr. Lotte Sommerer
starting 1st of April 2025. The doctoral researcher will develop a PhD
project in the following area: Constructional Complexity (empirical,
diachronic, corpus-based, constructional project on EModE/LModE NPs)

Selection criteria and qualifications:

Necessary:
- An excellent MA in English Linguistics
- Familiarity with usage-based, constructional models of language
(CCxG)
- Experience in designing and carrying out corpus-based studies
- Good IT skills (Windows, Excel,…)
- C2 in English, German B2
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable:
- Familiarity with standard statistical tests and software (R Studio,
Python)

Main Duties:

- Design, carry out and publish PhD research
- Participate in conferences and summer schools
- Teach at undergraduate level (4 hours per week)
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the level and nature of
the post (support the acquisition of third-party funding, help
organize conferences and workshops, help team members with grading,
research and administrative duties)

Application process:

Applications should be in English and sent via email to Lotte Sommerer
(lotte.sommerer at fau.de) including the following:

(1) a CV
(2) contact details for 2 referees
(3) a covering letter (about 2 pages)
(4) Degree Certificates
(5) your MA thesis

Please compile a single .pdf with all the requested materials (1-4).
Send your MA in an extra file. Informal inquiries can be directed to
Prof. Lotte Sommerer (lotte.sommerer at fau.de).

Deadline for applications: 22 January 2025
Salary starting point: 50% of TVL-E13, point 1
Starting time: 1 April 2025
Length of appointment: 1+2 years (additional 2 years on top of that
possible)
It is anticipated that the interviews for the posts will take place in
the 2nd week of February 2025.

For further details on the Chair, the team and its research see
https://www.angam.phil.fau.de/fields/engling/chair_english_linguistics/staff/sommerer/

Application Deadline: 22-Jan-2025

Mailing Address for Applications:
        Attn: lotte.sommerer at fau.de
Email Address for Applications: lotte.sommerer at fau.de

Contact Information:
Prof. Dr. Lotte Sommerer
lotte.sommerer at fau.de



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