37.1486, Support: English; Applied Linguistics: MA / MSc, American University of Sharjah

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Subject: 37.1486, Support: English; Applied Linguistics: MA / MSc, American University of Sharjah

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Date: 16-Apr-2026
From: Dr. Özgür Parlak [oparlak at aus.edu]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics: MA / MSc, American University of Sharjah


Institution/Organization: American University of Sharjah

Level: MA / MSc

Duties: Research

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics
Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The Department of English at the American University of Sharjah
invites applications for a full-time Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
position associated with a Faculty Research Grant (FRG26-S43) project
titled: The Role of HVPT and GenAI in Technology-Supported L2
Pronunciation Development. Adopting a mixed-methods experimental
design, the project investigates how High Variability Phonetic
Training (HVPT) and Generative AI-mediated interaction support the
perceptual and productive development of L2 Turkish segmental features
by L1 Arabic speakers. The project will run for two years and the
successful applicant will work closely with Dr. Özgür Parlak on data
collection, acoustic analysis, survey administration, and preparation
of research outputs for conferences and journal publication. During
this period, the successful applicant will be fully supported to
complete their Master’s in TESOL (30 credits) at the American
University of Sharjah. The assistantship includes:
 - Full tuition coverage for the MA TESOL program
 - A competitive monthly stipend
 - Extensive hands-on research training in phonetic analysis,
experimental design, and quantitative/qualitative data analysis
The successful candidate must apply to and be accepted into the MA
TESOL program at the American University of Sharjah in order to take
up the research assistantship. The American University of Sharjah is
accredited in the United States of America by the Middle States
Commission on Higher Education, and it ranked #272 globally in the
2026 QS World University Rankings. Further information about the MA
TESOL program can be found at
https://www.aus.edu/cas/department-of-english/master-of-arts-in-teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages
Selection Criteria
Required:
 - BA in Linguistics, ELT, or a closely related field with a minimum
cumulative GPA of 3.0 at graduation
 - Strong interest in L2 phonology and pronunciation research
 - English Proficiency: minimum overall IELTS score of 7 or TOEFL iBT
score of 5
Preferred:
 - Background in second language acquisition and/or L2 phonetics and
phonology research
 - Prior experience using Praat
 - Prior experience using AI tools for research
 - Interest in technology-mediated or AI-supported language learning
Interested applicants should submit the following materials as a
single PDF document to Dr. Özgür Parlak by email:
 - a one-page cover letter outlining research interests and how the
applicant meets the selection criteria
 - a current CV with email addresses for two academic referees (the
referees may be contacted after a successful interview)
 - a copy of BA Transcript
Applications should be sent to oparlak at aus.edu with subject line
"Application GRA FRG26" preferably by June 1, 2026.
Review begins immediately and will continue until the position is
filled. Early submission is highly recommended.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Email Address for Applications: oparlak at aus.edu

Contact Information:
Dr. Özgür Parlak



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