37.1971, Support: General Linguistics, Linguistic Theories, Syntax: PhD, Bielefeld University

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Subject: 37.1971, Support: General Linguistics, Linguistic Theories, Syntax: PhD, Bielefeld University

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Date: 02-Jun-2026
From: Anke Himmelreich [anke.himmelreich at uni-bielefeld.de]
Subject: General Linguistics, Linguistic Theories, Syntax: PhD, Bielefeld University


Institution/Organization: Bielefeld University
Web Address: https://t1p.de/UniBieForestsPhD1ENG

Level: PhD

Duties: Project Work

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Linguistic Theories; Syntax

Description:

The Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies is seeking to fill a
part-time (65%) position as a research assistant in the field of
General Linguistics as soon as possible. The advertized position is
part of the research project "Systemic Robustness Assessments of
Language Models for Cross-Linguistic Research using Formally Related
Structures" (FORESTS; PIs: Jutta M. Hartmann, Anke Himmelreich, Sina
Zarrieß) with the DFG-Priority Program "Robust Assessment & Safe
Applicability of Language Modelling: Foundations for a New Field of
Language Science & Technology (LaSTing)" (SPP 2556). FORESTS aims to
develop a new interdisciplinary approach to using language models
(=LMs) as tools for comparative linguistic research and linguistic
theories as tools for assessing the systemic robustness of LMs. For
more details on the project FORESTS and the SPP LaSTing, see
https://clause-bielefeld.github.io/projects/.
The project offers a position as a research assistant in the area of
theoretical linguistics. Within the field of General Linguistics,
Bielefeld focuses on comparative linguistics and the connection of
theoretically motivated research in the framework of Generative
Grammar with empirical methods.
Bielefeld University offers an inspiring research environment with
many possibilities for collaborations in the areas of Linguistics,
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Humanities. Bielefeld University
additionally offers various possibilities for intra- and
interdisciplinary networking (for example with the current
Collaborative Research Center 1646 "Linguistic Creativity in
Communication") as well as a diverse range of gaining additional
qualifications.
We offer:
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- fixed-term (3 years) (§ 2 (1) 1 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance
with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on
Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may
differ in individual cases)
- part-time 65 %
Your tasks:
- scientific research in the project FORESTS with a focus on the
theoretical and empirical investigation of extraction phenomena, which
ideally also forms the basis for further scientific qualification in
the form of a doctorate
- for more details see:
https://t1p.de/UniBieForestsPhD1ENG (English)
https://t1p.de/UniBieForestsPhD1DE (German)
We expect:
- relevant, successfully completed scientific university degree (for
example master or diploma) with a focus on linguistics and formal
syntax. We are happy to receive applications by people who have not
yet finished their scientific university degree by the time of
application but expect to be finished by the time of hiring.
- very good written and spoken English language skills
- for more details see:
https://t1p.de/UniBieForestsPhD1ENG (English)
https://t1p.de/UniBieForestsPhD1DE (German)

Application Deadline: 29-Jun-2026
Application Instructions:
To apply, please visit the application website and press the button
"Apply now" to get to the application form:
https://t1p.de/UniBieForestsPhD1ENG (English)
https://t1p.de/UniBieForestsPhD1DE (German)
Please do not apply via e-mail, but use the application form following
the link above.
If you have any questions, please contact:
anke.himmelreich at uni-bielefeld.de
Application Deadline:
June 29, 2026
We are looking forward to receiving your application (in German or
English) with the following
Documents:
1. CV
2. two-page motivation letter in which you describe how you think that
your skills and expertise can contribute to the project
3. one written academic paper (master thesis, bachelor thesis, other
qualifying paper, publication)
4. up to two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to
jutta-maria.hartmann at uni-bielefeld.de
5. copies of degree certificates and academic transcripts

Web Address for Applications: https://t1p.de/UniBieForestsPhD1ENG

Contact Information:
Anke Himmelreich



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