36.2616, Jobs: English, German; Computational Linguistics, Pragmatics, Psycholinguistics, Semantics: Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x) in Experimental Linguistics, Ruhr University Bochum

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Subject: 36.2616, Jobs: English, German; Computational Linguistics, Pragmatics, Psycholinguistics, Semantics: Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x) in Experimental Linguistics, Ruhr University Bochum

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Date: 02-Sep-2025
From: Daniel Gutzmann [daniel.gutzmann at ruhr-uni-bochum.de]
Subject: English, German; Computational Linguistics, Pragmatics, Psycholinguistics, Semantics: Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x) in Experimental Linguistics, Ruhr University Bochum


Job Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Web Address: https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en
Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x) in Experimental Linguistics
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Pragmatics;
Psycholinguistics; Semantics

Specialty Language(s): English (eng)
                       German (deu)

Description:
In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week
= 100%) by November 1, 2025 or later, we are looking for  a
Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/x) in experimental linguistics
The DFG research founded project “At-issueness as propositional
prominence” (lead by Prof. Dr. Daniel Gutzmann) investigates the
concept of “at-issueness”, as used in semantics and pragmatics,
reconceiving it as the relative prominence of propositions.
Full job positing:
https://jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/267be1093f1f47b9ee443a4bd56f4ff52f298d0d0
You will take on a senior role within the project and will, in
collaboration with the PI and a doctoral researcher, carry out
research on the gradience of at-issue and the factors that influence
the accessibility of propositions in discourse. You will be primarily
responsible for the design and implementation of experimental studies
and the analysis of the results.
Your tasks:
 - Carry out collaborative research on at-issueness and propositional
prominence
 - Design and conduct experimental studies
 - Analyze and model results within a theoretical framework and
publish in top venues
 - Mentor the project’s doctoral researcher
 - Advise student assistants in project work
 - Host visiting scholars (including a Mercator Fellow) and organize
talks/workshops
 - No teaching duties
Your profile:
 - Excellent PhD in linguistics or a closely related field
 - Proven expertise in experimental methods and statistical analysis
 - Solid publication record in international peer-reviewed journals
 - Team spirit and collaborative mindset
 - Adequate proficiency in academic English (writing and
communication)
 - Desirable: expertise in theoretical semantics/pragmatics and/or
computational modeling (e.g., linear OT, Harmonic Grammar, RSA)
 - Experience supervising students is an advantage
We offer:
 - Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of independence
 - Collaboration in a committed and appreciative team
 - Employment at one of the largest universities in Germany within the
University Alliance Ruhr
 - A job in the heart of the lively Ruhr metropolitan region with its
diverse cultural offerings
 - Extensive training and professional development opportunities
 - Opportunity to advance your academic career by focusing on research
and publications
 - Travel founds
Further information:
The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the
Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements
are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L (100%).
Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/
(in German).
German is not required.
The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum:
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research
universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A
highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across
the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To
create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is
Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
        Germany
Web Address for Applications:
https://jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/267be1093f1f47b9ee443a4bd56f4ff52f298d0d0
Application Instructions:
To apply, use the online application tool:
https://jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/267be1093f1f47b9ee443a4bd56f4ff52f298d0d0
Please submit your application as .pdf file(s), including a cover
letter, curriculum vitae with a list of publications and academic
presentations, a list of supervised theses (including B.A. or M.A.
theses) and/or collaborative work with doctoral students, a list of
organized workshops, other leadership and coordination activities,
your PhD thesis, as well as the names and contact information of two
references.
The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection
interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its
participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr at rub.de.
Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other
application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be
reimbursed.
We look forward to receiving your application via our online
application portal by 2025-09-23. Please make sure to mention the
reference number ANR 4928.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal
opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment
composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of
individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional
areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications
from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be
given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male
candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most
welcome.
Contact Information:
        Daniel Gutzmann
        Email: daniel.gutzmann at ruhr-uni-bochum.de



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