36.2453, Jobs: Slavic; Polish, Ukrainian; Historical Linguistics, Language Documentation, Syntax, Typology: Scientific Project Staff - Doctoral Candidate, University of Graz

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Subject: 36.2453, Jobs: Slavic; Polish, Ukrainian; Historical Linguistics, Language Documentation, Syntax, Typology: Scientific Project Staff - Doctoral Candidate, University of Graz

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Date: 19-Aug-2025
From: Svitlana Antonyuk [svitlana.antonyuk at uni-graz.at]
Subject: Slavic; Polish, Ukrainian; Historical Linguistics, Language Documentation, Syntax, Typology: Scientific Project Staff - Doctoral Candidate, University of Graz

Job Location: Styria, Austria
Job Title: Scientific Project Staff - Doctoral Candidate
Job Rank: Researcher, Scientist

Specialty Areas: Historical Linguistics; Language Documentation;
Syntax; Typology

Specialty Language(s): Polish (pol)
                       Ukrainian (ukr)
                       Slavic

Other Specialties: Morphology; Language Typology; Historical
Linguistics; Sociolinguistics
Description:
Department of Linguistics
Scientific Project Staff - Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d)
Application deadline: 08.09.2025
Salary Category: B1 without PhD
Salary per Year (Full Time): € 52,007.20
Employment Start: November 2025
Hours per week: 30 h/w
Duration of Contract: Temporary employment
Temporary Employment: 4 years
We are looking to fill the position of a Scientific Project
Staff/Doctoral student in Linguistics
Your Responsibilities:
Writing a PhD thesis in linguistics on a topic closely related to the
FWF START project “The emotions we speak: predicting language change
from speakers’ emotional attitudes to grammatical structures using
formal linguistic tools”
Independent as well as collaborative research in connection with the
FWF START project
Empirical data collection and analysis, independently and as part of
the project team
Publication activities related to the FWF START research project
Your Profile:
 - Completed diploma or master’s degree in psycholinguistics,
sociolinguistics, historical linguistics or theoretical linguistics
 - Excellent knowledge of Ukrainian (required); knowledge of another
Slavic language (esp. Polish) is a plus
 - Experience in empirical data collection and analysis and/or
experience working with corpora (strongly preferred)
 - Willingness to engage in highly interdisciplinary work and to learn
the research methods of the disciplines involved
 - Excellent knowledge of written and spoken German and English
 - Some background in formal and/or quantitative approaches to grammar
 - Very good IT skills and experience in working with databases
 - Enjoyment of scientific work
 - Independent work style and a high level of initiative-taking
 - Excellent team-building and organizational skills
Application Documents:
The following documents are required for a complete application:
 - Cover letter and academic CV
 - Brief proposal of a possible topic for a dissertation, with
demonstration of flexibility in adapting the topic to that of the
project
 - Proof of completion of the course of study required in the call for
applications
 - Proof of the language skills, required in the curriculum, if the
doctoral program is not completed in the first language (please note
that an admission is required). For a doctorate in Linguistics (within
the doctoral programme at the Faculty of Humanities) a language
certificate in German or English on a C1 Level (CEFR C1) is required.
 - Two references (names and contact information)
We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 52,007.20 for a fulltime
position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is
possible.
We Offer:
Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow.
Our internal continuing education program is as colorful as the
university itself.
Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary,
cross-professional opportunities to work together.
Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A  "access
to healthcare services" to Z "Zero emission goal".
Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related
issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity is lived.
Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various
working time models but also through the offers for the compatibility
of family and career.
About us:
At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future
questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and
researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their
knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!
Contact:
Dr. Svitlana Antonyuk  I +43 316 380- 2524 I
svitlana.antonyuk at uni-graz.at
Prof. Gianina Iordachioaia  I +43 316 380-8284 I
gianina.iordachioaia at uni-graz.at
The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in
particular in management and faculty positions and therefore
encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of
underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally
given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons
with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised
position.
 Apply online here:
https://jobs.uni-graz.at/en/jobs/b02a600a-7bc0-759a-ca4d-68492a04af6f?preview=true

Application Deadline: 08-Sep-2025
Mailing Address for Applications:
        Applications may only be submitted online via the University
of Graz Job Portal
        Austria
Email Address for Applications: svitlana.antonyuk at uni-graz.at
Web Address for Applications:
https://jobs.uni-graz.at/en/jobs/b02a600a-7bc0-759a-ca4d-68492a04af6f?preview=true
Application Instructions:
The position may remain open longer if not filled in this call cycle.
Please inquire with Dr. Svitlana Antonyuk regarding the possibility of
applying after the September 8th 2025 deadline or check the University
of Graz Job Portal for an active job posting/application page.
Contact Information:
        Dr. Svitlana Antonyuk
        Email: svitlana.antonyuk at uni-graz.at

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