Two PhD positions, University of Amsterdam

[Pfau, R.]

Two PhD positions (full time) at University of Amsterdam

Research direction
The Amsterdam Center for Language and Communication (ACLC) focuses on the study of both functionally and formally oriented linguistic research. This research is carried out in the following project groups: 
Functional grammar; 
Generative linguistics; 
Cognition, pragmatics and semantics; 
Speech communication and phonetics; 
Discourse analysis and text structure; 
Language variation, language contact and language change; 
First language acquisition and language pathology; 
Second language acquisition. 

There are also special theme groups in which researchers from several project groups participate in the fields of Typology, Sign languages and Creole studies. 'The Language Blueprint' functions as an important interface between the different research groups. From the project and theme groups seven PhD projects have been proposed for which candidates may apply. 
One of these projects is: 'Phonology and its relationship to the lexicon in Dutch Sign Language (NGT) first and second language acquisition.' 
Candidates may apply for more than one project. Note that candidates may also formulate their own proposal for a project on condition that this can be embedded into 'The Language Blueprint'. From all applications the two best candidates will be selected. 

Tasks
The PhD student needs to carry out the research within four years and needs to write a dissertation.

Requirements
MA in linguistics, obtained no longer than five years ago.

Information
Information on the seven selected projects, guidelines for a research proposal, 'The Language Blueprint' and the ACLC can be found at www.hum.uva.nl/aclc. 
For information on a particular project contact the person(s) mentioned there. Further information can be obtained from the managing director of the research institute dr. Folkert Kuiken, phone +31.20.525.2543, e-mail: f.kuiken at uva.nl <mailto:f.kuiken at uva.nl>

Position
The PhD student will be appointed as 'assistant in opleiding (aio)' for a period of four years (full time) at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Amsterdam under the terms of employment currently valid for the Faculty.

Applications
Applications including a curriculum vitae and list of grades from previous qualifications should be sent before September 1, 2003 to the director of the ACLC, prof. dr A.E. Baker, Spuistraat 210, 1012 VT Amsterdam. 
Applications received after this date will not be taken into consideration.



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