35.2108, Support: German; Linguistic Theories, Psycholinguistics, Syntax: PhD, Saarland University

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Subject: 35.2108, Support: German; Linguistic Theories, Psycholinguistics, Syntax: PhD, Saarland University

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Date: 22-Jul-2024
From: Robin Lemke [robin.lemke at uni-saarland.de]
Subject: German; Linguistic Theories, Psycholinguistics, Syntax: PhD, Saarland University


Institution/Organization: Saarland University
Department: Collaborative Research Center 1102
Web Address: https://sfb1102.uni-saarland.de/

Level: PhD

Specialty Areas: Linguistic Theories; Psycholinguistics; Syntax
Required Language(s): German (deu)

Description:

PhD position in psycholinguistics / theoretical linguistics, Saarland
University, Germany

We are inviting applications for a PhD position (TV-L 13, 75%) in our
project: "Information Density and Ellipsis Redundancy” (Principle
investigators: Ingo Reich, Heiner Drenhaus and Robin Lemke). The
project is part of Saarland University’s Collaborative Research Center
1102 "Information Density and Linguistic Encoding”, which examines the
extent to which Information Theory can contribute to a unifying model
of language use, variation and change. This is a fixed-term position
with a duration until June 30, 2026.

Our project investigates why and under which circumstances speakers
use ellipses in coordinations. Building on information theoretical
concepts, the project focuses on predictability effects driven by both
linguistic and extralinguistic context, interactions between speaker
and hearer as well as memory limitations, which might determine the
choice between elliptical and non-elliptical utterances. To
investigate the impact of these factors on ellipsis production and
comprehension, B3 uses self-paced reading, production and
acceptability rating experiments (both web- and lab-based) and
eye-tracking. Details regarding the project can be found
here: https://sfb1102.uni-saarland.de/projects/information-theory-and-
ellipsis-redundancy/

The successful candidate should have a Master’s degree either in
psycholinguistics or in theoretical linguistics, and a good background
in the other area, respectively. The PhD student’s tasks include the
planning and conduction of experiments as well as the statistical
analysis and presentation of the experimental results. The student is
also expected to prepare a PhD thesis in this domain. Since the
experiments will be conducted in German, good command of German is a
highly desirable. Experience with statistical methods (in particular
mixed effects modeling), and/or programming skills are desirable.

Dates:
 - application deadline: August 9, 2024
 - starting date: flexible

Employment requirement is a relevant MA/MSc. Note that we are happy to
receive applications by people who have not yet finished their MA/MSc
by the time of application but will have submitted their thesis by the
starting date. Applicants are requested to submit their application,
together with an academic CV, copies of academic degree certificates
and the contact details of two potential references.

Details regarding the application procedure and requirements can be
found here https://www.uni-saarland.de/fileadmin/upload/verwaltung/ste
llen/Wissenschaftler/W2511.pdf

Saarland University offers a lively academic environment that is
famous for its interdisciplinary research in language, translation,
computation and cognition. In CRC 1102, we entertain active
collaborative links with the Department of Computer Science, the Max
Planck Institute for Informatics, the Max Planck Institute for
Software Systems and the German Institute for Artificial Intelligence
(DFKI).

Application Deadline: 09-Aug-2024

Mailing Address for Applications:
        Attn: Prof. Dr. Ingo Reich
Saarland University
Campus
German Studies
Building A2.2
66123 Saarbrücken
Web Address for Applications: https://www.uni-saarland.de/fileadmin/up
load/verwaltung/stellen/Wissenschaftler/W2511.pdf
Email Address for Applications: i.reich at mx.uni-saarland.de

Contact Information:
i.reich at mx.uni-saarland.de



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