37.3214, Jobs: Language Acquisition: Postdoctoral Researcher, Leibniz-Centre General Linguistics (ZAS)

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Date: 06-Oct-2026
From: Natalia Gagarina [gagarina at leibniz-zas.de]
Subject: Language Acquisition: Postdoctoral Researcher, Leibniz-Centre General Linguistics (ZAS)


Job Location: Berlin, Germany
Web Address:
https://www.leibniz-zas.de/en/research/research-areas/language-development-multilingualism
Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Job Rank: Post Doc
Salary: E13 of the German TVOeD pay scale

Minimum Education: PhD

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition

Description:
The research area FB2 „Language Development & Multilingualism“ at the
Leibniz-Zentrum Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft (ZAS) invites
applications for a full (100%) position, with a start date of February
1st, 2027 or soon thereafter and lasting until January 31, 2029. This
position is intended for scholars with at most 3 years of academic
employment post PhD (excluding periods of parental leave and similar).
We are not able to consider candidates at a more advanced career
stage.
ZAS conducts research on the human capacity for language and its
expression through individual languages. The aim is to gain a better
understanding of this central human ability and its biological,
cognitive and social factors. By exploring the structures of language,
how they are acquired, and how they are processed, this knowledge can
also be applied to fields such as speech diagnostics or speech
technology.
The research area FB2 investigates the development of linguistic
competence in different speaker groups during their entire life spans
with a focus on language acquisition in pre-school- and primary
school-aged children. The research builds on usage-based theories and
uses both experimental and (semi-)spontaneous child-language data. The
research area acts as a hub for narratives, supporting users globally,
and maintains critical infrastructure that requires continuous upkeep.
Applicants must hold (or be about to complete) a PhD in General
Linguistics, German Linguistics, Language Acquisition,
Multilingualism, or a closely related field. Currently, the area
focuses on neurodiverse and neurotypical bilingual children with
typical and atypical development who speak widely used home languages,
with an emphasis on grammar and narratives. The area also focuses on
the development of language assessment instruments and advances
research in language diagnostics. Expertise in one or more of these
research topics is welcome. Experience in scientific communication and
knowledge transfer, along with a willingness to participate in
consulting and outreach, is required. Proficiency in German is
considered an asset. The responsibilities of the position include
research as well as administrative work for ZAS. Acquisition of
additional projects within ZAS’s research theme structure is welcome.
The position is remunerated according to E13 of the German TVOeD pay
scale. ZAS is an equal opportunity employer.
ZAS is certified for ensuring family-friendly working conditions by
the audit work and family (berufundfamilie)”. ZAS strives to
strengthen gender balance and diversity of staff in all working areas
and at all scientific levels. Members of groups traditionally
underrepresented in German academic positions as well as in science
support positions are particularly encouraged to apply. We
particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities. In
addition, ZAS strives to implement the principles of Open Science.
Applications must be submitted via electronic mail in a single pdf
file to FB2stelle at leibniz-zas.de by November, 15 and include the
following four items:
1) a letter of intent specifying research experience and plans in
detail, max 2 pages
2) a CV including a complete list of publications
3) the names of at least two scholars to be contacted for letters of
recommendation
4) an electronic copy of a representative publication in pdf-format:
name file according to the scheme your_surname_zas.pdf.

Application Deadline: 15-Nov-2026
Mailing Address for Applications:
        Pariserstr 1, 10719 Berlin
        Germany
Email Address for Applications: FB2stelle at leibniz-zas.de
Web Address for Applications:
https://www.leibniz-zas.de/fileadmin/media/Dokumente/Karriere/FB2_Stelle_PostDoc_2026_.pdf
Contact Information:
        Prof. Dr. Natalia Gagarina
        Email: FB2stelle at leibniz-zas.de
        Phone: +49 30 20192506



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