36.1157, Jobs: English; Anthropological Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Phonetics, Sociolinguistics, Text/Corpus Linguistics: Research Associate Position, University of Chicago

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Subject: 36.1157, Jobs: English; Anthropological Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Phonetics, Sociolinguistics, Text/Corpus Linguistics: Research Associate Position, University of Chicago

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Date: 05-Apr-2025
From: Sharese King [sharesek at uchicago.edu]
Subject: English; Anthropological Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Phonetics, Sociolinguistics, Text/Corpus Linguistics: Research Associate Position, University of Chicago

Job Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Job Title: Research Associate Position
Job Rank: Post Doc, Researcher

Specialty Areas: Anthropological Linguistics; Computational
Linguistics; Phonetics; Sociolinguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics

Specialty Language(s): English (eng)

Description:
The Department of Linguistics at the University of Chicago invites
applications for a Research Associate position. The Research Associate
will join a dynamic research group focusing on projects investigating
the construction of social meanings across various contexts
(including, but not limited to legal contexts) and linguistic
variables using a range of experimental, sociophonetic, and/or
computational techniques. The Research Associate’s primary
responsibilities include setting up and performing experiments,
collecting, maintaining and analyzing data, conducting literature
reviews, assisting with preparing reports, manuscripts, and other
documents, interacting with students and other laboratory staff in
collaboration with the principal investigator (Sharese King). Other
responsibilities may include the following non-laboratory duties:
assisting in recruiting research subjects; assisting with developing
or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection
tools; assisting with maintaining databases; providing general
administrative support. There are no required teaching
responsibilities for the position, but you may be asked to hold
occasional technical workshops for students.
The expected start date is October 1, 2025, or as soon as possible
thereafter, with an initial term of appointment until August 31, 2027.
Reappointment is possible following a successful review during the
second year. This is a renewable, benefits-eligible position.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Email Address for Applications: sharesek at uchicago.edu
Web Address for Applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/165410
Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload the following application materials to the
University’s Academic Recruitment website at
http://apply.interfolio.com/165410:
 1. Cover letter explaining qualifications for the position (maximum
of two pages)
 2. Two representative publications, or writing samples
 3. Curriculum Vita (CV)
 4. Contact information for three references
Review of applications will begin on April 24, 2025 and will continue
until the position is filled or the posting is closed. Applicants may
be asked to provide additional material following the initial review.
This position is contingent on budgetary approval.
Enquiries should be directed to Assistant Professor Sharese King at
sharesek at uchicago.edu.
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic
origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a
disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other
protected classes under the law. For additional information please see
the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the
application process should call 773-834-3988 or email
equalopportunity at uchicago.edu with their request.
Contact Information:
        Dr. Sharese King
        Email: sharesek at uchicago.edu

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