36.1356, Jobs: English; Language Documentation, Text/Corpus Linguistics: Postdoctoral Researcher in Linguistics & Database Software Development, Concordia University

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Subject: 36.1356, Jobs: English; Language Documentation, Text/Corpus Linguistics: Postdoctoral Researcher in Linguistics & Database Software Development, Concordia University

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Date: 23-Apr-2025
From: Alan Bale [alan.bale at concordia.ca]
Subject: English; Language Documentation, Text/Corpus Linguistics: Postdoctoral Researcher in Linguistics & Database Software Development, Concordia University


Job Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Web Address: https://www.concordia.ca/artsci/cmll.html
Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher in Linguistics & Database Software
Development
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Language Documentation; Text/Corpus Linguistics

Specialty Language(s): English (eng)

Other Specialties: Software Development, Field Research

Description:

Location: Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
Hours per week: 35 hours per week.
Duration: One year. [Extension might be possible, based on funding
availability]
Salary: $70,000 CAD per year + available funding for travel,
conferences, etc.
Start date: September 2025 (negotiable)
Position Overview
The Linguistics Program at Concordia University invites applications
for a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the development of a
collaborative linguistic database aimed at supporting research on
understudied languages. The ideal candidate would be a linguist with
strong technical expertise or a computer scientist with an interest in
supporting linguistic fieldwork. Applicants should have some
experience in software development and an interest in advancing
language documentation, preservation, and revitalization.
The postdoc will work closely with a linguistic research team to
implement updates and improvements to an existing collaborative
database. This is primarily a software development role, but some
knowledge of linguistics would help to ensure the system meets the
needs of field linguists. Some experience with linguistic fieldwork
would be an asset. There are no teaching expectations, but the postdoc
will eventually collaborate with research assistants contributing to
the project.
Qualifications
PhD (required)
Technical skills:
Web development experience is highly beneficial.
Experience with Clojure and/or ClojureScript is a plus. Alternatively,
familiarity with any Lisp language or any functional programming
language is highly desirable.
Knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL ideally), Docker, npm, Git/GitHub
is beneficial.
Familiarity with React is highly beneficial.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Email Address for Applications: alan.bale at concordia.ca
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit the following materials to Prof. Alan Bale
specifying the job title (Postdoctoral Researcher in Database Software
Development) at the address: alan.bale at concordia.ca
An up-to-date CV (PDF)
A brief cover letter (PDF)
Names and email addresses of at least two referees who can be
contacted to provide letters of recommendation.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview and may
be assessed on job-related skills. Only selected candidates will be
contacted.
Review of applications will begin on May 15th 2025, and continue until
the position is filled.
Contact Information:
        Professor Alan Bale
        Email: alan.bale at concordia.ca



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