37.941, Jobs: Cognitive Science, Discourse Analysis, Linguistic Theories, Pragmatics, Psycholinguistics: Linguist, Gap International

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Date: 06-Mar-2026
From: Cameron McKendrick [Cameron.F.McKendrick at gmail.com]
Subject: Cognitive Science, Discourse Analysis, Linguistic Theories, Pragmatics, Psycholinguistics: Linguist, Gap International


Job Location: Greater Philadelphia, USA
Job Title: Linguist
Job Rank: Consultant

Minimum Education: Masters or PhD

Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; Discourse Analysis; Linguistic
Theories; Pragmatics; Psycholinguistics

Description:
Gap International – A unique, purpose-driven, consulting company
About Gap International:
Gap International is a global performance consulting company that
works with executives and their organizations to produce extraordinary
business results in the ever-changing marketplace. For nearly 50
years, Gap International has worked with over 50,000 executives in
1,500 organizations across 65 countries—from CEOs and executives of
Fortune 1000 companies to entrepreneurs. Headquartered in Philadelphia
metropolitan area, Gap International has experience in every major
industry sector, including manufacturing, retail, energy, FMCG,
pharmaceuticals, healthcare, technology, telecommunications, and
financial services.
About the Role:
Global management consulting firm Gap International, based in the
Philadelphia area, is seeking exceptional linguists who have recently
completed—or are nearing completion of—a PhD program. Ideal candidates
will have deep expertise in discourse analysis, theory of mind, speech
art theory, pragmatics, or psycholinguistics, with a strong interest
in applying advanced linguistic and cognitive research to real-world
organizational performance.
Linguists play a central role in the development, refinement, and
execution of Gap International’s proprietary consulting methodologies.
Through rigorous research and innovation, linguists study how language
shapes cognition, decision-making, leadership, coordination, and
results in complex organizational systems. This work directly supports
our mission of enabling sustained breakthrough performance for clients
across industries.
This role blends scholarly rigor with applied impact, offering
opportunities to contribute to research, methodology development,
product innovation, marketing thought leadership, and client
engagement.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct original research on language, meaning, and interaction as
they relate to organizational performance, leadership, and human
coordination.
- Apply frameworks from discourse analysis, pragmatics, theory of
mind, and speech act theory to the development of Gap International’s
proprietary consulting methodologies
- Translate advanced linguistic and cognitive theory into practical
models, tools, and interventions for business environments
- Author and contribute to research papers, white papers, and
thought-leadership content grounded in Gap International’s
methodologies
- Adapt and extend existing linguistic frameworks to support current
and future consulting models, products, and offerings
- Collaborate with consultants, researchers, and product teams to
integrate linguistic insights into client engagements
- Support marketing, training, and intellectual-capital initiatives
through expert linguistic analysis
Qualifications:
- PhD in Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Psycholinguistics, or a
closely related field (completed or near completion) from a leading
academic institution with a strong scholarly record
- Demonstrated expertise in discourse analysis, pragmatics, theory of
mind, speech act theory, and/or psycholinguistics
- Strong grounding in the philosophy of language, philosophy of mind,
or cognitive theory as applied to communication and meaning
- Experience conducting independent, theory-driven research and
producing publishable academic or applied work
- Strong analytic and synthesis skills; able to move from theory →
data → insight → application
- Clear, executive-ready communication: ability to explain complex
ideas to non-academic audiences
- Comfort working in ambiguity and building practical solutions from
research and observation
- Ability to translate complex theoretical concepts into clear,
actionable insights for non-academic audiences
- Interest in applying linguistic research to business, leadership,
and organizational performance
- Client-facing, teaching, facilitation, or consulting experience
preferred
- Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally as needed
- Current resident of, or willingness to relocate to, the Philadelphia
area
Nice to Have (Interdisciplinary Signals):
- Experience with mixed methods (qual + quant), experimental design,
or applied research translation
- Familiarity with computational approaches (e.g., corpus methods,
annotation, NLP literacy)
- Background in social psychology, decision science, organizational
behavior, or learning sciences
- Evidence of cross-domain work (publications, projects,
collaborations) bridging language and cognition
Gap International Associates:
- Purposeful people at work impacting companies around the world.
- People who thrive in a learning environment and enjoy learning,
growing, and performing at their best; energized to continually push
beyond their comfort zone.
- Comfortable with ambiguity; eager to take on things they don't know
how to do.
- Curious and flexible when it comes to their own growth and
development, as well as receptive to coaching and feedback to maximize
their potential.
- Willing to communicate and contribute thoughts, insights and new
ideas to senior leaders both internally and externally.
What We Offer:
- A role with significant impact and visibility within the company.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in a
supportive and collaborative environment.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- A dynamic and inclusive company culture.
Location:
Gap International associates are based out of our corporate office in
the Philadelphia metropolitan area. In order to be considered for this
role, applicants should be legally authorized to work in the US.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
        700 Old Marple Road, Springfield, PA 19064
        USA
Web Address for Applications:
https://www.gapinternational.com/job-openings/details/index/4024911004
Contact Information:
        Cameron McKendrick
        Email: cameron.mckendrick at gapinternational.com



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