job announcement

Mon Mar 19 11:27:48 UTC 2007

Announcing two fully-funded positions, one for a PhD student and one 
for a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the University of Tromsø, Norway. 
Application deadline: May 15, 2007
Start date: January 1, 2008 (negotiable)

The advantages are:
--One of the largest, best funded linguistics programs in the world
--Mentorship by Laura A. Janda and Tore Nesset
--Scenic setting, with a legendary combination of city comforts and 
access to unspoiled nature
--Rich cultural life, including everything from classical to modern 
music, theater and films, internationally acclaimed festivals
--International milieu welcomes people from all backgrounds
--Well-paid, multi-year appointment

	We invite candidates with an MA or PhD in Slavic Linguistics or 
General Linguistics to apply for the positions of PhD student and 
Post-Doctoral Researcher in connection with a grant from the Norwegian 
Research Fund for a project in Russian verbal morphology (more 
information available at http://uit.no/humfak/8775). The English 
translations of the official job announcements, with information on how 
to apply, are below. Candidates with the following qualifications are 
especially encouraged to apply:
	--proficiency in Russian, writing ability in English
	--background in cognitive linguistics
	--familiarity with use of electronic corpora (e.g. www.ruscorpora.ru), 
construction of linguistic databases, interactive learning materials, 
statistical analysis

	The PhD position is a 4-year position. The current annual salary for 
similar positions at the University of Tromsø is approximately 316,000 
NOK (= 51,535 US Dollars).
	The Post-Doctoral position is a 2-year position. The current annual 
salary for similar positions at the University of Tromsø is 
approximately 389,400 (= 63,454 US Dollars).

	It is important to pay close attention to the application instructions 
below and to send in all the writing samples (published and unpublished 
works) by the deadline. Send in 3 collated sets of writing samples for 
the PhD position and 5 collated sets for the Post-Doctoral position. Be 
sure to use the Reference Number (Ref.) in all correspondence and to 
complete the on-line application procedure. Below are the official 
announcements, first the announcement for the PhD position, followed by 
the announcement for the Post-Doctoral position. Interested parties 
should not hesitate to contact Tore Nesset (tore.nesset at hum.uit.no) or 
Laura Janda (laura.janda at hum.uit.no) for more information.
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PhD Position:
Job announcement for a PhD position (scholarship) in Russian 
linguistics at the Humanities Faculty at the University of Tromsø

There is a vacancy for a PhD position in Russian linguistics at the 
Humanities Faculty at the University of Tromsø. Ref. 07-454.

The position is based in the Humanities Faculty at the University of 
Tromsø. The faculty has approximately 120 permanent positions, of which 
20 provide technical and administrative support. The Faculty conducts 
research, teaching and scholarly work in Comparative Literature, 
General Linguistics, Information and Library Science, English, Finnish, 
French, Greek and Latin, Art, Scandinavian Languages (and creative 
writing), Russian, Sámi, and German. Scholarly positions are grouped in 
two departments based on research discipline, the Department of Culture 
and Literature, and the Department of Languages and Linguistics. In 
addition, the Center for Advanced Study in Theoretical Linguistics  - A 
Norwegian Center of Excellence (CASTL) is located in the Faculty. The 
position announced herein is based in the Department of Linguistics.

The current strategic areas of research supported in the Faculty relate 
to investigation of the cultures of the Circumpolar region (broadly 
understood) and theoretical linguistics. The position that is open is 
connected to the Exploring Emptiness research project which will be 
led by Professor Laura A. Janda and Professor Tore Nesset. In their 
applications, candidates should describe their qualifications and 
explain how they can contribute to the completion of the project. The 
project is described at http://uit.no/humfak/8775/. For more detailed 
information about the project, contact Tore Nesset. The person 
appointed in this position will write a PhD dissertation about the 
so-called empty prefixes (pustye pristavki) in Russian. S/he must 
have an MA degree in Russian language or equivalent relevant education. 
Candidates must document that they have good proficiency in Russian. In 
addition it is an advantage, but not a requirement that candidates have 
one or more of the following qualifications:  	Background in Cognitive 
Linguistics (e.g. a university-level course in this linguistic theory)
	Experience in teaching Russian 	Experience in developing and using 
interactive learning materials
	Knowledge of Corpus Linguistics and experience with the use of 
electronic corpora (e.g. Nacionalnyj korpus russkogo jazyka)
	Knowledge of statistical analysis 	Good writing ability in English

The term of the scholarship will be used to complete course work and 
research, and will result in the awarding of a PhD degree.

After appointment, the PhD student will, in collaboration with the 
project leaders, produce a plan for how the term of the scholarship 
will be used both taking into consideration the research project and 
other professional training. The plan will be ready within three months 
after the appointee commences employment. The plan will name the person 
who will have scholarly responsibility for the advising of the 
appointee. It is a prerequisite that the scholarly advisor will be 
named from among the employees of the Faculty.

The normal period of appointment is four years with a 25% teaching load 
each year. Previous appointment as a PhD scholarship student or 
appointment to another equivalent competitively-awarded position will 
count as part of the education program, so that the total time for 
professional training as a researcher equals 3 years.

The PhD student can be assigned to teach at all levels in the 
undergraduate and masters degree programs in the academic discipline 
of her/his specialty.

The salary for the position follows the relevant Norwegian regulations 
for public organizations (code 1017). A 2% contribution to the 
Norwegian pension fund is obligatory.

A committee of experts will evaluate the candidates. The main emphasis 
of the evaluation will be placed on the candidates research potential 
as evidenced by 	MA thesis or the equivalent 	Other scholarly works, 
if available
	The other relevant qualifications described above

Work experience and other work activity that is important for 
completing a PhD degree, as well as any pedagogical qualifications will 
be taken into account. Experience in administrative or organizational 
posts will be seen as an advantage. The candidate should deliver the 
information and materials which s/he wants the committee to take into 
consideration before the application deadline.

The University of Tromsø wishes to recruit female researchers. In the 
event that two or more applicants are found to be approximately equally 
qualified, a female applicant will be given priority.

The candidate must send in five copies of a list of all works stating 
where those works have been published.

The application must be sent electronically using the application form 
found at 
http://jobb.jobbnorge.no/visstilling2.aspx?stillid=37408&lang=EN.

In addition, a letter of application, along with a CV, notarized copies 
of diplomas and certificates and 5 copies of the list of scholarly 
works should be sent in before the application deadline to:

Universitetet i Tromsø
9037 TROMSØ

WORKS  published or unpublished  which the candidate wants the 
committee to take into account in their evaluation, should be delivered 
in three copies, and be collated in 3 complete sets. The works should 
be sent in before the application deadline directly to:

Universitetet i Tromsø
Det humanistiske fakultet
9037 TROMSØ

We refer those interested to Supplementary regulations for appointment 
to PhD (scholarship) positions at the University of Tromsø, 
http://uit.no/persok/arbeidsforhold/6

For further information contact Tore Nesset (tore.nesset at hum.uit.no).
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Post-Doctoral Position:
Job announcement for a Post Doctoral position in Russian linguistics at 
the Humanities Faculty at the University of Tromsø

There is a vacancy for a Post Doctoral position in Russian linguistics 
at the Humanities Faculty at the University of Tromsø. Ref. 07-455.

The position is based in the Humanities Faculty at the University of 
Tromsø. The faculty has approximately 120 permanent positions, of which 
20 provide technical and administrative support. The Faculty conducts 
research, teaching and scholarly work in Comparative Literature, 
General Linguistics, Information and Library Science, English, Finnish, 
French, Greek and Latin, Art, Scandinavian Languages (and creative 
writing), Russian, Sámi, and German. Scholarly positions are grouped in 
two departments based on research discipline, the Department of Culture 
and Literature, and the Department of Languages and Linguistics. In 
addition, the Center for Advanced Study in Theoretical Linguistics  - A 
Norwegian Center of Excellence (CASTL) is located in the Faculty. The 
position announced herein is based in the Department of Linguistics.

The current strategic areas of research supported in the Faculty relate 
to investigation of the cultures of the Circumpolar region (broadly 
understood) and theoretical linguistics.

The Post Doctoral Position is a fixed-term position with an appointment 
for 2 years.

The main purpose of the appointment to the Post Doctoral position at a 
university or college is to enable one to become qualified for a 
high-level scholarly position. The minimum requirement is a PhD from a 
Norwegian institution or equivalent qualifications for appointment to a 
Post Doctoral position. Candidates should be able to document their 
scholarly competence in the field of Russian linguistics.
The position that is open is connected to the Exploring Emptiness 
research project which will be led by Professor Laura A. Janda and 
Professor Tore Nesset. In their applications, candidates should 
describe their qualifications and explain how they can contribute to 
the completion of the project. The project is described at 
http://uit.no/humfak/8775/. For more detailed information about the 
project, contact Tore Nesset. The person who will be appointed must 
have a PhD in Russian language or equivalent relevant education. 
Candidates must document that they have good linguistic proficiency in 
Russian. In addition it is an advantage, but not a requirement that 
candidates have one or more of the following qualifications:
	Background in Cognitive Linguistics (e.g. a university-level course 
in this linguistic theory)
	Experience with developing and using digital linguistic database
	Knowledge of Corpus Linguistics and experience with the use of 
electronic corpora (e.g. Nacionalnyj korpus russkogo jazyka)
	Knowledge of statistical analysis 	Good writing ability in English

The entire position will be devoted to research, research-related work, 
and research administration.

After appointment, the Post Doctoral Researcher will, in collaboration 
with the project leaders, produce a work plan for completion of the 
project for which the Post Doctoral researcher was appointed. The plan 
can be considered to be a portion of (and clarification of) the work 
contract for the fixed-term position and shall include a project 
description and a timetable.

The plan shall state who has responsibility to provide scholarly 
leadership for the appointee as their advisor.

The salary for the position follows the relevant Norwegian regulations 
for public organizations (code 1352). A 2% contribution to the 
Norwegian pension fund is obligatory. A committee of experts will 
evaluate the candidates. The main emphasis of the evaluation will be 
placed on the candidates research potential as evidenced by 	PhD 
dissertation or equivalent work
	Other scholarly works, if available
	The other relevant qualifications described above

The University of Tromsø wishes to recruit female researchers. In the 
event that two or more applicants are found to be approximately equally 
qualified, a female applicant will be given priority.

The candidates must send in five copies of a list of all their works 
stating where those works have been published.

The application must be sent electronically using the application form 
found at 
http://jobb.jobbnorge.no/visstilling2.aspx?stillid=37407&lang=EN.

In addition, a letter of application, along with a CV, notarized copies 
of diplomas and certificates and 5 copies of the list of scholarly 
works should be sent in before the application deadline to:

Universitetet i Tromsø
9037 TROMSØ

WORKS  published or unpublished  which the candidate wants the 
committee to take into account in their evaluation, should be delivered 
in three copies, and be collated in 3 complete sets. The works should 
be sent in before the application deadline directly to:

Universitetet i Tromsø
Det humanistiske fakultet
9037 TROMSØ

We refer those interested to Supplementary regulations for appointment 
to teaching and research positions at the University of Tromsø 
http://uit.no/persok/arbeidsforhold/6 and Regulations for appointment 
to Post Doctoral positions (circular F-87-98 from The Ministry of 
Church, Education and Research).

For further information contact Tore Nesset (tore.nesset at hum.uit.no).

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