36.3486, Jobs: Linguistic Theories, Morphology, Semantics, Syntax: 3-year (with possible 1 year extension) PostDoc Position in the Project ‘Optimal Cycles’, DFG Research Unit ‘Cyclic Optimization’, Leipzig University

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Date: 16-Nov-2025
From: Greg Kobele [gkobele at uni-leipzig.de]
Subject: Linguistic Theories, Morphology, Semantics, Syntax: 3-year (with possible 1 year extension) PostDoc Position in the Project ‘Optimal Cycles’, DFG Research Unit ‘Cyclic Optimization’, Leipzig University


Job Location: Leipzig, Saxony, Germany
Web Address:
https://www.philol.uni-leipzig.de/en/institute-of-linguistics/research/ru-cyclic-optimization
Job Title: 3-year (with possible 1 year extension) PostDoc Position in
the Project ‘Optimal Cycles’, DFG Research Unit ‘Cyclic Optimization’
Job Rank: Post Doc
Salary: 100% TVL-13 (approximately 4700€/mo pre-tax)

Minimum Education: PhD

Specialty Areas: Linguistic Theories; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax

Description:
The DFG Research Unit ‘Cyclic Optimization’, starting its second phase
on March 1 2026 with 13 new research positions, explores the
interaction of cyclicity and optimization in all areas of grammar:
phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. The position announced
here is part of the subproject ‘Optimal Cycles’ (PI: Greg Kobele).
This subproject investigates the degree to which syntactic structure
is needed at the interfaces, with a particular emphasis on the
syntax-semantics and syntax-morphology interfaces.  In other words, we
ask the question: to what extent can interface interpretation in
minimalist grammars be done directly compositionally?  We will work in
close cooperation with the other subprojects of the Research Unit
which will also support a rotation project, where project employees
may investigate research questions at the interfaces of the different
subprojects in 2-month internships under the supervision of other the
sub-project leads.
Please check the website of the Research Unit for more information on
the overall project, additional job announcements, and details on the
optimal cycles project.
  - Tasks :
    - Collaborate with the other researchers working on the project
(the PI, and the broader research group);
    - Regularly present research results at international workshops
and conferences, and publish them in conference proceedings and
journals;
    - Assist with the supervision of students;
    - Participate in and contribute to the organisation of research
activities and events at the institute, such as workshops and
colloquia;
    - While this is primarily a research position, you may teach
courses if you desire.
  - Your experience and profile ::
    - a PhD degree in Linguistics, Philosophy, Cognitive Science,
Computational Linguistics, or a related discipline;
    - a strong background in syntax, with expertise in one or more of
the following domains:
      - ellipsis
      - morphological theories
      - syntax-semantics interface
    - In-depth knowledge of one of the following areas is a plus:
      1) Formal theories of grammar (such as CCG, HPSG, LFG, MG, TAG,
etc )
      2) lambda-Calculus
      3) Programming (any language or paradigm)
 Please note that knowledge of the German language is not required for
this position, nor is it required for being able to live in Leipzig.
However, you will have the opportunity to attend German language
classes if you wish.

Application Deadline: 15-Dec-2025
Mailing Address for Applications:
        Germany
Email Address for Applications: gkobele at uni-leipzig.de
Application Instructions:
Applications for the position should consist of a curriculum vitae, a
research statement, and a copy of your PhD thesis.
These should be sent as a single pdf document to the email address
above before December 15, 2025.
In your research statement, please briefly describe a research project
that you would be interested in pursuing during the post-doc.
You should arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to
this address directly from the referees.
We welcome simultaneous applications to different sub-projects.
Contact Information:
        Greg Kobele
        Email: gkobele at uni-leipzig.de



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