36.3159, Jobs: Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics, Philosophy of Language, Pragmatics: PhD Researcher (3.5 y) in Language Evolution / Computational Modeling / Primate Communication, University of Tübingen

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Subject: 36.3159, Jobs: Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics, Philosophy of Language, Pragmatics: PhD Researcher (3.5 y) in Language Evolution / Computational Modeling / Primate Communication, University of Tübingen

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Date: 20-Oct-2025
From: Michael Franke [michael.franke at uni-tuebingen.de]
Subject: Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics, Philosophy of Language, Pragmatics: PhD Researcher (3.5 y) in Language Evolution / Computational Modeling / Primate Communication, University of Tübingen


Job Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Web Address:
https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/faculties/faculty-of-humanities/departments/modern-languages/department-of-linguistics/department/
Job Title: PhD Researcher (3.5 y) in Language Evolution /
Computational Modeling / Primate Communication
Job Rank: Researcher
Salary: Starting at €3472 (depending on prior experience)

Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; General
Linguistics; Philosophy of Language; Pragmatics

Description:
We are looking for a highly-motivated PhD researcher to support a
large-scale interdisciplinary research initiative on the topic of
"Common Ground" at the University of Tübingen, in particular the
investigation of the role of common ground in linguistic communication
from the point of view of language evolution. The project, while
anchored in linguistics and philosophy of language, seeks to use
bespoke probabilistic models and/or computational simulations to study
possible routes of the evolution of human pragmatic practices.
The ideal candidate would bring prior knowledge of at least one of the
following areas: theoretical linguistics or philosophy of language
(with a focus on linguistic communication or theories of common
ground), theoretical biology / animal communication (ideally
primates), mathematical evolutionary modeling (game theory, dynamical
systems, agent-based simulations or other), bespoke probabilistic
modeling / (Bayesian) data analysis (e.g., in the Rational Speech Act
framework). Willingness to learn is expected, and the project provides
ample of opportunities for acquiring novel skills and
interdisciplinary perspectives.
For more information see:
https://uni-tuebingen.de/universitaet/karriere/newsfullview-stellenangebote/article/phd-researcher-m-f-d-e13-tv-l-75-3/
Application:
- deadline November 10th, 2025
- single PDF document to:
sekretariat.pragmatik at semsprach.uni-tuebingen.de
Applications must include:
- motivation letter summarizing your research experience and interests
- extensive CV
- list of publications
- contact details of three potential referees
Our offer:
- starting date January 1st, 2026 or soon after (negotiable)
- fixed-term position until June 2029
- gross-monthly salary (depending on experience) starting at €3472
(salary scale E13 75%, German TVL) plus annual bonus
- no teaching obligation, but possibility to teach
- inclusion in large-scale interdisciplinary research team
- partake in travel & research budget

Application Deadline: 10-Nov-2025
Email Address for Applications:
sekretariat.pragmatik at semsprach.uni-tuebingen.de
Web Address for Applications:
https://uni-tuebingen.de/universitaet/karriere/newsfullview-stellenangebote/article/phd-researcher-m-f-d-e13-tv-l-75-3/
Contact Information:
        Michael Franke
        Email: sekretariat.pragmatik at semsprach.uni-tuebingen.de



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