26.4955, Support: French; Psycholinguistics; Syntax / Switzerland
1) From: Stephanie Durrleman <stephanie.durrleman@unige.ch>
Subject: French; Psycholinguistics; Syntax, PhD, University of Geneva, Switzerland
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-4955.html
26.4956, Support: Spanish; Language Acquisition; Phonetics; Phonology; Psycholinguistics; Syntax / USA
1) From: Christine Shea <christine-shea@uiowa.edu>
Subject: Spanish; Language Acquisition; Phonetics; Phonology; Psycholinguistics; Syntax, PhD, University of Iowa, USA
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-4956.html
26.4881, Support: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Psycholinguistics; Written Production / United Kingdom
1) From: Mark Torrance <mark.torrance@ntu.ac.uk>
Subject: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Psycholinguistics; Written Production, PhD, Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-4881.html
26.4882, Support: Cognitive Science; General Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Neurolinguistics; Phonetics; Phonology; Psycholinguistics; Semantics; Typology / Netherlands
1) From: Dirkje van der Aa <imprs@mpi.nl>
Subject: Cognitive Science; General Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Neurolinguistics; Phonetics; Phonology; Psycholinguistics; Semantics; Typology, PhD, IMPRS for Language Sciences, Netherlands
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-4882.html
26.4883, Support: Anthropological Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Pragmatics; Sociolinguistics; Syntax / Hong Kong
1) From: Lisa Lim <lisalim@hku.hk>
Subject: Anthropological Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Pragmatics; Sociolinguistics; Syntax, PhD, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-4883.html
26.5149, Support: Cognitive Science; Ling & Literature / Germany
1) From: Alexander Bergs <Abergs@uos.de>
Subject: Cognitive Science; Ling & Literature, PhD, Osnabrück University, Germany
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-5149.html
26.5150, Support: General Linguistics / United Kingdom
1) From: Paul Iverson <p.iverson@ucl.ac.uk>
Subject: General Linguistics, PhD, University College London, United Kingdom
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-5150.html
COFUND INSPIRE 2016 at the USPC: 30 doctoral fellowships in all disciplines for excellent international candidates
The University Sorbonne Paris Cité (USPC) will offer 30 highly competitive doctoral contracts to international candidates from all over the world in 2016 via the INSPIRE programme, co-financed by the European Union through the Horizon 2020 (H2020) Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action, COFUND. USPC offers a research-intensive university environment, comprising over 12000 professors and researchers from its eight universities and five research organisations. Each year, approximately 1100, out of more than 6000, doctoral candidates defend their PhD theses, corresponding to about 10% of the annual doctoral cohort in France. The USPC thus aims to recruit international candidates of the highest calibre to join its research groups to enhance the standing and visibility of its’ Graduate Schools, and of the University, at an international level. The well-remunerated three-year fellowships will be awarded through a strictly merit-based selection process. A more detailed description about the COFUND fellowship, including information about the remuneration and specific benefits (e.g., access to career development courses, housing at subsidized rates, etc.) will soon be made available at the USPC COFUND INSPIRE website.
Attention will be paid to equal opportunity issues concerning all aspects of INSPIRE.
Research Fields
All. (There are 32 doctoral schools affiliated with USPC covering all fields.)
Eligibility Criteria
Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) need to have completed a Master's degree or an equivalent diploma before 30 September 2016.
ESRs will need to comply with the conditions of the EU-mobility rule (incoming mobility): applicants must not have had their main residence, or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.), in France for more than 12 months during the three years immediately prior to the deadline for the call (15 January 2016); compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account.
Application submission via the web-based application portal of all required data and documents in English or French, by 15 January 2016. Applications will not be considered after that date.
The proposed research project is supported by the concerned research group at USPC and is not excluded from EU funding due to ethical issues.
Selection Process
Applications have to be submitted online by 17H CET on 15 January 2016. Candidates will be selected according to a clearly defined process involving three stages: by the research group (as early as possible) by the doctoral school (1 February 2016), and the final stage organised at the University level (14 March 2016 – 16 March 2016) will be carried out by an independent jury comprised of national and international members. The list of selected candidates will be published on 17 March 2016. All fellows will be provided with a three-year work contract for full-time research positions with additional funding for mobility and extra research expenses.
International candidates who would require a visa to be present for the final selection stage in Paris, in March, are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible.
Website
http://www.sorbonne-paris-cite.fr/index.php/fr/recherche/doctorat/cofund-inspire
We have room in our doctoral program at the University of Delaware for some excellent students – especially students who would like their research to make a difference in children’s lives and promote school success. Please think of recommending our PhD program in Learning Sciences, which draws on courses all over the university to equip our graduates to understand the challenges of engendering deep learning. Graduates of the learning sciences are seriously in demand given the educational challenges in today’s society. Our program is for students who wish to specialize in areas such as STEM learning, language development, or the use of technology in classrooms. With only 20% of children’s time spent in school, we are also interested in studying how learning takes place in other learning venues such as homes, museums, and after school programs.
Our focus is interdisciplinary, bridging education with work in cognitive science, psychology, and human development. Students learn to communicate their research findings with both professional and lay audiences. They develop a rich methodological toolkit for designing and assessing outcomes of investigations relating to learning and instruction and interventions of all types. In fact, our students are so well trained methodologically that some take jobs in that area. Graduates of our program obtain positions at colleges and universities as well research, development, and policy agencies.
Our strong faculty hold grants from NIH, NSF, and the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) and are eager to mentor students who want to do research in the field. We generally support our students in good standing for 4-5 years of study and equip them to become leaders in their fields. Our track record for placing our graduates is excellent.
Please urge your students to consider the University of Delaware, School of Education at www.education.udel.edu/doctoral/phd/ls/. We would be happy to speak with them!
26.4624, Support: English; Applied Linguistics, PhD / Hong Kong
1) From: Jette Hansen Edwards <jhansen@cuhk.edu.hk>
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics, PhD, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-4624.html
26.4625, Support: Cognitive Science; Neurolinguistics; Phonology; Psycholinguistics, PhD / USA
1) From: Iris Berent <i.berent@neu.edu>
Subject: Cognitive Science; Neurolinguistics; Phonology; Psycholinguistics, PhD, Northeastern University, USA
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-4625.html
26.4626, Support: General Linguistics, PhD / USA
1) From: Alison Gabriele <gabriele@ku.edu>
Subject: General Linguistics, PhD, University of Kansas, USA
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-4626.html
26.4461, Support: Applied Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Language Acquisition; Sociolinguistics / Hong Kong
1) From: Michael Yeldham <myeldham@hku.hk>
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Language Acquisition; Sociolinguistics, PhD, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-4461.html
26.4254, Support: Language Acquisition; Phonetics; Psycholinguistics / Hong Kong
1) From: Puisan Wong <Puisanwong@hku.hk>
Subject: Language Acquisition; Phonetics; Psycholinguistics, PhD, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-4254.html
26.4211, Support: Computational Linguistics; Biomedical Language / USA
1) From: Kevin Cohen <kevin.cohen@gmail.com>
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Biomedical Language, PhD, U. Colorado School of Medicine, USA
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-4211.html
26.4143, Support: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Pragmatics; Semantics; Sociolinguistics / Netherlands
1) From: Raquel Fernandez <raquel.fernandez@uva.nl>
Subject: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Pragmatics; Semantics; Sociolinguistics, PhD, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-4143.html
The Erasmus Mundus Program
"International Doctorate for Experimental Approaches to Language And Brain" (IDEALAB)
offers 3-year PhD positions in the area of psycho-/neurolinguistics from September
2016.
The PhD program has been established as an outstanding 3-year doctoral training to its candidates to study structure, processing and foundations of human language integrating interdisciplinary approaches.
For this purpose, four European universities (Potsdam (GER),Groningen (NL), Newcastle- upon-Tyne (GB), Trento/Rovereto (IT)) and one non-European university (Macquarie University Sydney (AU)) provide an intellectual environment for original and independent research on experimental and clinical aspects of language and the brain. Associated members from Research & Development industries contribute in various ways to the program and stimulate an innovative environment. They are potential co-supervisors and are involved in training.
Finally, there are seven clinics associated to the consortium, amongst others the non- European rehabilitation center in Moscow which is the world’s largest centre for language disorders in the world. The associated clinics provide internships to study unimpaired as well as impaired language of children and adults.
The program is jointly offered by a transnational consortium with an integrated study program along with required mobility between the participating institutions. The mobility plan of each individual young researcher is tailored according to the particular specialities required by the thesis topic.
The application period starts 15th of September and ends on
November 15, 2015.
Further information can be found at our website: http://em-idealab.com/index.html
26.4081, Support: Cognitive Science; Clinical Linguistics / Germany
1) From: Anja Papke <apapke@uni-potsdam.de>
Subject: Cognitive Science; Clinical Linguistics, PhD, University Potsdam, Germany
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-4081.html
26.3926, Support: Spanish; Language Acquisition / USA
1) From: Diego Pascual y Cabo <diego.pascual@ttu.edu>
Subject: Spanish; Language Acquisition, PhD, Texas Tech University, USA
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3926.html
26.3927, Support: Cognitive Science, Language Acquisition, Neurolinguistics, Psycholinguistics / Germany
1) From: Nivedita Mani <nmani@gwdg.de>
Subject: Cognitive Science, Language Acquisition, Neurolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, PhD, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3927.html
26.3997, Support: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Phonetics; Phonology; Sociolinguistics / USA
1) From: Patricia Gubitosi <gubitosi@umass.edu>
Subject: Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Phonetics; Phonology; Sociolinguistics, PhD, University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3997.html
26.3818, Support: English; German; Pragmatics; Psycholinguistics; Semantics / Germany
1) From: Nadine Bade <nadine.bade@uni-tuebingen.de>
Subject: English; German; Pragmatics; Psycholinguistics; Semantics, PhD, University of Tuebingen, Germany
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3818.html
26.3819, Support: General Linguistics; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax / Germany
1) From: Daniel Hole <holedan@gmail.com>
Subject: General Linguistics; Morphology; Semantics; Syntax, PhD, University of Stuttgart, Germany
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3819.html
26.3763, Support: English; French; German; Italian; Syntax / Switzerland
1) From: Simone Ueberwasser <simone.ueberwasser@ds.uzh.ch>
Subject: English; French; German; Italian; Syntax, PhD, Universität Zürich, Switzerland
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3763.html
26.3764, Support: Philosophy of Language; Pragmatics; Semantics / Denmark
1) From: Samuel Schindler <sks@css.au.dk>
Subject: Philosophy of Language; Pragmatics; Semantics, PhD, Aarhus University, Denmark
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3764.html
4 Positions as Academic Staff Members (PhD student or PostDoc)
Requisition No.: 172/2014
in the Research Unit „Crossing the Borders: The Interplay of Language, Cognition, and the Brain in Early Human Development“ funded by the DFG (FOR 2253), for research projects led by Prof. Dr. Barbara Höhle, Prof. Dr. Isabell Wartenburger, and/or Prof. Dr. Birgit Elsner.
If possible, employment should begin by 15.10.2015. The Salary Scale is 65% TV-L E13 (Area east). Contracts are time-limited to a period of 3 years.
The DFG-funded Research Unit „Crossing the Borders: The Interplay of Language, Cognition, and the Brain in Early Human Development“ aims at investigating the interactions of language, cognition, social cognition, and their neuro-cognitive underpinnings in child development during the first years of life. All projects follow an interdisciplinary approach combining research perspectives from linguistics and psychology. More detailed descriptions of the single projects are available here:
http://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/babylab/positions
The Research Unit offers highly attractive conditions for conducting a PhD- or PostDoc project by providing interdisciplinary supervisory teams, additional mentoring by international experts, and funds for travelling and research.
Requirements:
• Excellent University Degree in Linguistics, Psychology or related fields (Diploma, M.Sc., PhD)
• Interest in the research topic
• Desirable: Experience with the application of neuro-cognitive methods like EEG, NIRS or eye-tracking to young children, and/or research experience, very good knowledge and skills in statistics
• Very good knowledge of English, good German language skills or willingness to acquire German
The University of Potsdam strives to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and specifically encourages female applicants to apply for this posi-tion. Handicapped applicants will be given preference in case of equal suitability. People with an immigration background are specificially encouraged to apply.
Applications should include the following documents: full CV with a list of publications and presentations, motivation letter with research statement, copies of diplomas or certificates, a statement (and if applicable a ranking) about the preferred research project(s), and the names and e-mail addresses of two academics who are willing to provide reference letters.
Applications (in English or German) should be sent until August 16, 2015 as a single pdf-file to crossing@uni-potsdam.de
26.3322, Support: English; French; German; Italian; Anthropological Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics / Switzerland
1) From: Crispin Thurlow <crispin.thurlow@ens.unibe.ch>
Subject: English; French; German; Italian; Athropological Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics, PhD, University of Bern, Switzerland
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3322.html
26.3315, Support: English; French; Language Acquisition; Pragmatics; Semantics; Syntax / Belgium
1) From: Karen Lahousse <karen.lahousse@arts.kuleuven.be>
Subject: English; French; Language Acquisition; Pragmatics; Semantics; Syntax, PhD, University of Leuven, Belgium
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3315.html
26.3316, Support: Dutch; English; Computational Linguistics; Syntax / Belgium
1) From: Jeroen van Craenenbroeck <jeroen.vancraenenbroeck@kuleuven.be>
Subject: Dutch; English; Computational Linguistics; Syntax, PhD, KU Leuven, Belgium
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3316.html
26.3305, Support: English; Morphology; Phonetics; Phonology / Germany
1) From: Ruben van de Vijver <Ruben.Vijver@hhu.de>
Subject: English; Morphology; Phonetics; Phonology, PhD, Universität Trier, Germany
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3305.html
26.3306, Support: Maltese; Morphology; Phonology / Germany
1) From: Ruben van de Vijver <Ruben.Vijver@hhu.de>
Subject: Maltese; Morphology; Phonology, PhD, Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Germany
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3306.html
26.3253, Support: General Linguistics; Neurolinguistics; Psycholinguistics / Netherlands
1) From: Carolin Lorenz <c.lorenz@donders.ru.nl>
Subject: General Linguistics; Neurolinguistics; Psycholinguistics, PhD, Radboud University, Netherlands
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3253.html
26.3254, Support: French; Spanish; Germanic; Romance; General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics; Typology / Belgium
1) From: Peter Lauwers <peter.lauwers@ugent.be>
Subject: Germanic; Romance; French; Spanish; General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics; Typology, PhD, Ghent University, Belgium
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3254.html
26.3173, Support: Austronesian; Papuan; South American; Language Documentation / Australia
1) From: Dist Prof Alexandra Aikhenvald <Alexandra.Aikhenvald@jcu.edu.au>
Subject: Austronesian; Papuan; South American; Language Documentation, PhD, James Cook University, Australia
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3173.html
26.3174, Support: Lexicography; Psycholinguistics; Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics / Portugal
1) From: João Costa <jcosta@fcsh.unl.pt>
Subject: Lexicography; Psycholinguistics; Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics, PhD, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3174.html
26.3095, Support: Russian; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics / Norway
1) From: Laura A. Janda <laura.janda@uit.no>
Subject: Russian; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics, PhD, University of Tromsø – The Arctic University of Norway, Norway
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3095.html
26.3096, Support: Russian; General Linguistics / Norway
1) From: Laura A. Janda <laura.janda@uit.no>
Subject: Russian; General Linguistics, PhD, University of Tromsø – The Arctic University of Norway, Norway
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3096.html
26.3083, Support: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics / Norway
1) From: Jan Halvor Undlien <j.h.undlien@iln.uio.no>
Subject: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics, PhD, University of Oslo, Norway
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3083.html
26.3015, Support: Discourse Analysis; Interactional Linguistics; Pragmatics / Switzerland
1) From: Agnes Kolmer <info@spur.uzh.ch>
Subject: Discourse Analysis; Interactional Linguistics; Pragmatics, PhD, University of Zurich, Switzerland
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3015.html
26.3034, Support: Phonetics; Phonology / Australia
1) From: Michael Proctor <michael.proctor@mq.edu.au>
Subject: Phonetics; Phonology, PhD, Macquarie University, Australia
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3034.html
Two PhD Research Fellowships within the Research Group in Clinical Linguistics and Language Acquisition are available at the Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies, University of Oslo. The Research Group in Clinical Linguistics and Language Acquisition conducts research on typical and atypical speech and language acquisition in children and adults, and speech and language as a result of brain damage in adults (for example aphasia and Alzheimer’s disease), compared to neurologically healthy adults. Several of the members of the research group are also associated with the Center for Multilingualism in Society across the Lifespan (MultiLing).
We seek to recruit two PhD candidates with excellent research qualifications within the areas covered by the research group, more specifically:
One PhD fellowship within child language acquisition with or without a clinical perspective, and
One PhD fellowship within clinical linguistics with a focus on adults (e.g. aphasia, dementia, and/or healthy aging)
The appointments are available for three years starting from January 1st, 2016. The deadline for application is August 15th, 2015.
Further information: http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1402248/62043?iso=no
26.2933, Support: Cognitive Science; Neurolinguistics; Psycholinguistics, United Kingdom
1) From: Shirley-Ann Rueschemeyer <shirley-ann.rueschemeyer@york.ac.uk>
Subject: Cognitive Science; Neurolinguistics; Psycholinguistics, PhD, University of York, United Kingdom
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2933.html
26.2981, Support: Language Acquisition / Norway
1) From: Marit Westergaard <marit.westergaard@uit.no>
Subject: Language Acquisition, PhD, UiT – The Arctic University of Norway, Norway
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2981.html
26.2982, Support: Spanish; Romance; Syntax / Spain
1) From: Cristina Real Puigdollers <cristina.real.puigdollers@uab.cat>
Subject: Romance; Spanish; Syntax, PhD, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2982.html
26.3000, Support: Computational Linguistics / Netherlands
1) From: Carolin Lorenz <c.lorenz@donders.ru.nl>
Subject: Computational Linguistics, PhD, Radboud University, Netherlands
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-3000.html
26.2998, Support: Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Semantics; Sociolinguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics / Belgium
1) From: Kris Heylen <kris.heylen@kuleuven.be>
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Semantics; Sociolinguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics, PhD, KU Leuven, Belgium
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2998.html
The LAVA research group (Language Acquisition, Variation & Attrition) at the University of Tromsø has two positions available:
Post-doctoral position (3 years) – deadline August 1: http://www.jobbnorge.no/ledige-stillinger/stilling/113793/post-doctoral-research-fellowship-in-linguistics-at-the-department-of-language-and-linguistics
Fully funded PhD position (4 years) – deadline August 17: http://www.jobbnorge.no/ledige-stillinger/stilling/115416/doctoral-research-fellowship-in-linguistics-language-acquisition-variation-attrition-at-the-department-of-language-and-linguistics
26.2945, Support: Language Acquisition; Syntax / Spain
1) From: Cristina Real <cristina.real.puigdollers@uab.cat>
Subject: Language Acquisition; Syntax, PhD, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2945.html
PhD positions: Child Language Acquisition
Several PhD Fellowships are available on the perception, production and processing of language in Bilingual and Hearing Impaired children. All are part of a newly funded ARC grant to Katherine Demuth, Department of Linguistics at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
Those with developmental interests in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
• Speech planning, production, prosody
• The acquisition of grammatical morphology (perception and/or production)
• The development of language processing abilities (eye-tracking, EEG/MEG)
All applicants should have excellent linguistics background as well as strong phonetics, experimental and statistics skills, as well as research interest/experience with young children. Experience with R, Matlab, Praat and some programming skills will be a plus.
Deadline: September 31, 2015 (or until filled)
For the 4-year combined Year 2 MRES/PhD positions solid previous coursework in linguistics and phonetics is required.
For the 3-year PhD positions an MA thesis, relevant course work and publications are essential. All positions are open until filled.
The Child Language Lab is located in the Australian Hearing Hub with state-of the art EEG, MEG, infant speech perception, eye-tracking and language production research facilities. The group has extensive collaborative links with Audiology, Speech Pathology, the CCD, and the National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL), providing a dynamic, collaborative research environment.
This project is supported by an Australian Research Council grant ‘Neural and behavioral evidence for children's learning of grammatical morphology’ (FL130100014). The goal is to better understand the nature of children’s phonological and morphological representations, and how these develop between the ages of 1-7. The project brings together researchers from a wide range of disciplines (EEG/MEG, eye-tracking, ultrasound, etc.) with the common purpose of addressing issues related to speech perception and production in typically developing monolingual and bilingual children, as well as children with hearing loss and specific language impairment.
Those interested should send CV and statement of research interest to Katherine Demuth at Katherine.Demuth@mq.edu.au
Katherine Demuth
ARC Laureate Fellow an Distinguished Professor
Director, Child Language Lab
Department of Linguistics| Centre for Language Sciences (CLaS)
ARC Centre of Excellence in Cognition and its Disorders (CCD)
Level 3, Australian Hearing Hub, 16 University Ave
Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia
26.2904, Support: Semantics; Syntax / Spain
1) From: Xavier Villalba <Xavier.Villalba@uab.cat>
Subject: Semantics; Syntax, PhD, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2904.html
26.2818, Support: Language Acquisition; Morphology; Phonetics; Phonology; Psycholinguistics / Australia
1) From: Katherine Demuth <katherine.demuth@mq.edu.au>
Subject: Language Acquisition; Morphology; Phonetics; Phonology; Psycholinguistics, PhD, Macquarie University, Australia
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2818.html
26.2771, Support: Morphology; Phonology; Semantics; Syntax / Norway
1) From: Gillian Ramchand <gillian.ramchand@uit.no>
Subject: Morphology; Phonology; Semantics; Syntax, PhD, University of Tromsø, Norway's Arctic University, Norway
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2771.html
26.2586, Support: French; Computational Linguistics; Semantics; Syntax / France
1) From: Jean-Philippe Prost <Jean-Philippe.Prost@lirmm.fr>
Subject: French; Computational Linguistics; Semantics; Syntax, PhD, Université de Montpellier/LIRMM, France
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2586.html
26.2587, Support: Computational Linguistics / Sweden
1) From: Shalom Lappin <shalom.lappin@kcl.ac.uk>
Subject: Computational Linguistics, PhD, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2587.html
26.2609, Support: Cognitive Science; Neurolinguistics; Syntax / Italy
1) From: Valentina Bambini <valentina.bambini@iusspavia.it>
Subject: Cognitive Science; Neurolinguistics; Syntax, PhD Student, Institute for Advanced Study (IUSS), Italy
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2609.html
26.2536, Support: Phonology; Psycholinguistics / USA
1) From: Iris Berent <i.berent@neu.edu>
Subject: Phonology; Psycholinguistics, PhD, Northeastern University, USA
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2536.html
26.2505, Jobs: Anthropological Linguistics; Phonetics: Post Doc, University of Padova
1) From: Maria Grazia Busà <mariagrazia.busa@unipd.it>
Subject: Anthropological Linguistics; Phonetics: Post Doc, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2505.html
26.2460, Support: Morphology; Phonology; Semantics; Syntax / Norway
1) From: Gillian Ramchand <gillian.ramchand@uit.no>
Subject: Morphology; Phonology; Semantics; Syntax, PhD, University of Tromsø, Norway's Arctic University, Norway
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2460.html
26.2455, Support: German; Historical Linguistics; Morphology; Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics / Germany
1) From: Ulrike Demske <udemske@uni-potsdam.de>
Subject: German; Historical Linguistics; Morphology; Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics, PhD, Universität Potsdam, Germany
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2455.html
26.2456, Support: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics / Netherlands
1) From: Paul Vogt <p.a.vogt@uvt.nl>
Subject: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics, PhD, Tilburg University, Netherlands
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2456.html
26.2385, Support: Computational Linguistics; Translation / Italy
1) From: Marco Turchi <turchi@fbk.eu>
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Translation, PhD Student, Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Italy
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2385.html
The Tilburg center for Cognition and Communication (TiCC), a Center of Excellence at Tilburg University (TiU), is a multidisciplinary research center at the forefront of research on cognition, communication and computation.
TiCC combines two strong research programs: Creative Computing (CC), including research in Artificial Intelligence, Computational Linguistics, and Intelligent Systems, and Language, Communication and Cognition (LCC), including research in Cognitive Science, Communication and Discourse Studies. The unique combination of these two research programs enables TiCC to work on research projects in which computer-based techniques of modelling and processing (big) data are combined with experimentally elicited human data.
TiCC offers a home to more than 80 researchers, including 30 PhD students. We are seeking to extend our research team with three new and enthusiastic PhD colleagues. PhD positions are specifically sought on TiCC’s research themes, which include, but are not limited to:
– Language acquisition, learning,
– Social media, interpersonal communication,
– Spoken language, non-verbal behaviour, emotion,
– Medical communication, eHealth, empathy,
– Social aspects of interaction (e.g., exclusion, reconciliation, intergroup relations).
For a full list of TiCC research themes, see here: https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/research/institutes-and-research-groups/ticc/
Prospective candidates are expected to write and possibly defend an original 2-page research proposal, related to one of the research themes of TiCC. In addition, names of a potential daily supervisor and promotor should be included. We explicitly expect assistant and associate professors within TiCC to play a central role in the selection and supervision of these 3 PhD candidates. Research proposals that combine the two research programs are especially encouraged.
Requirements
For the positions we seek candidates with a background in a relevant discipline, including (in alphabetical order) Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science, Communication & Information Sciences, Computer Science, Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, Psychology, or any related area.
The PhD candidates will have a (Research) Master’s degree in one of the aforementioned areas, a strong interest in conducting research, excellent writing skills and a good command of English.
Information
For more information on the positions, please contact prof.dr. Emiel Krahmer, scientific director of TiCC (E.J.Krahmer@uvt.nl, +311346630700).
26.2297, Support: General Linguistics / Italy
1) From: Birgit Alber <birgit.alber@univr.it>
Subject: General Linguistics, PhD Student, University of Verona, Italy
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2297.html
ESR1: Development of continuous speech tracking and speech production in typical and language delayed children.
University of Jyväskylä (supervisor: Hämäläinen)
More information: http://www.uni-potsdam.de/predictable/job-openings
ESRs 2 and 3: Perception of relevant acoustic cues in early talkers, on-time talkers and late talkers – electrophysiological and hemodynamic markers of underlying mechanisms: evidence from German (ESR 2) and French (ESR 3)
University of Potsdam (ESR2, supervisor: Wartenburger); Université Paris Descartes (ESR3, supervisor: Gervain)
More information: http://www.uni-potsdam.de/predictable/job-openings
ESR4: Multilingual exposure and development of early phonology
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona (supervisor: Sebastian-Galles)
More information: http://www.uni-potsdam.de/predictable/job-openings
ESR5: Relations between spoken language and reading acquisition in children with or without risk for dyslexia.
University of Potsdam (supervisor: Noiray)
More information: http://www.uni-potsdam.de/predictable/job-openings
ESRs 6, 7, and 8: Phonological, morphological and lexical effects on word learning in children with low and high vocabulary: Evidence from German (ESR6), French (ESR7), and Hungarian (ESR8)
University of Potsdam (ESR6, supervisor: Höhle); Université Paris Descartes (ESR7, supervisor: Nazzi); Université Paris Descartes (ESR8, supervisor: Gervain)
More information: http://www.uni-potsdam.de/predictable/job-openings
ESR9: Multilingual exposure and integration of cross-modal information: Consequences for language and social development
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona (supervisor: Sebastian-Galles)
More information: http://www.uni-potsdam.de/predictable/job-openings
ESR10: Strategies of early word acquisition in different linguistic populations
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona (supervisor: Bonatti)
More information: http://www.uni-potsdam.de/predictable/job-openings
ESR11: Neurocognitive development of phonology, word recognition and reading in children with or without risk for dyslexia.
University of Jyväskylä (supervisor: Leppänen)
More information: http://www.uni-potsdam.de/predictable/job-openings
ESR15: Neural processes of word recognition and reading fluency in children with dyslexia and comorbid ADHD.
University of Jyväskylä (supervisor: Leppänen)
More information: http://www.uni-potsdam.de/predictable/job-openings
GENERAL INFORMATION, relevant for all positions: http://www.uni-potsdam.de/predictable/job-openings/requirements.html
Positions are now open, and will be filled as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. If you are applying to more than one position, please provide a ranking of your preferences. For more information see http://www.uni-potsdam.de/predictable/job-openings/how-to-apply.html.
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26.2262, Support: German; Italian; Portuguese; Anthropological Linguistics, Sociolinguistics / Germany
1) From: Concha Maria Höfler <hoefler@europa-uni.de>
Subject: German; Italian; Portuguese; Anthropological Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, PhD, Europa-Universität Viadrina, Germany
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2262.html
26.2263, Support: English; Applied Linguistics / Belgium
1) From: Veronique Hoste <veronique.hoste@ugent.be>
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics: PhD Student, University Ghent, Belgium
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2263.html
26.2227, Support: Psycholinguistics / France
1) From: Philippe Prévost <philippe.prevost@univ-tours.fr>
Subject: Psycholinguistics, PhD Student, François Rabelais University of Tours, France
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2227.html
26.2082, Support: Austronesian; Language Documentation / Australia
1) From: Alexandra Aikhenvald <Alexandra.Aikhenvald@jcu.edu.au>
Subject: Austronesian; Language Documentation: PhD Student, James Cook University, Australia
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2082.html
26.2083, Support: Gallo; Morphology, Semantics, Sociolinguistics, Syntax / France
1) From: Nicolas Guilliot <nicolas.guilliot@univ-nantes.fr>
Subject: Gallo; Morphology, Semantics, Sociolinguistics, Syntax: PhD Student, University of Nantes – LLING, France
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-2083.html
26.1978, Support: Phonetics / Switzerland
1) From: Daniel Friedichs <daniel.friedrichs@uzh.ch>
Subject: Phonetics: PhD Student, University of Zurich, Switzerland
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-1978.html
26.1729, Support: Pragmatics, Semantics / Germany
1) From: Maribel Romero <maribel.romero@uni-konstanz.de>
Subject: Pragmatics, Semantics: PhD Student, University of Konstanz, Germany
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-1729.html
26.1730, Support: Computational Ling, Discourse Analysis, Ling Theories, Neuroling, Semantics, Syntax / Netherlands
1) From: Alice Pomstra <a.y.pomstra@rug.nl>
Subject: Computational Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Linguistics Theories, Neurolinguistics, Semantics, Syntax: PhD Student, University of Groningen, Netherlands
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-1730.html
26.1257, Support: Multilingualism, Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics / Norway
1) From: Elizabeth Lanza <elizabeth.lanza@iln.uio.no>
Subject: Multilingualism, Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics: PhD Student, University of Oslo / Center for Multilingualism in Society across the Lifespan, Norway
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-1257.html
26.1258, Support: Phonetics, Phonology / United Kingdom
1) From: James Scobbie <jscobbie@qmu.ac.uk>
Subject: Phonetics, Phonology: PhD Student, Queen Margaret University, United Kingdom
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-1258.html
26.989, Support: Cognitive Science, Psycholinguistics / Netherlands
1) From: Angela Heuts <heuts@vw.mpi.nl>
Subject: Cognitive Science, Psycholinguistics: PhD Student, Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics, Netherlands
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-989.html
26.988, Support: Phonetics, Psycholinguistics / Netherlands
1) From: Angela Heuts <heuts@vw.mpi.nl>
Subject: Phonetics, Psycholinguistics: PhD Student, Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics, Netherlands
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-988.html
The Centre for Languages and Literature at Lund University is currently accepting applications for PhD students in English Language and Linguistics, among other areas. The official announcement is available here:
http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/erek/job/657376
The application deadline is 2 March 2015.
The area of specialization is open, which means that PhD topics related to English situated in sociolinguistics, sociology of language, language policy, educational linguistics, second language acquisition, discourse studies, linguistic ethnography, among others are possible. Researchers in English at LU also have expertise in cognitive and generative approaches to linguistics.
For those not familiar with the Swedish system for doctoral study, there is more information here:
http://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/phd-studies/
The above link also provides useful information about applying for PhD studies at Lund University, including the kinds of materials to submit. In general, the strongest applicants are those who have previously completed a master’s thesis and who submit a well-developed doctoral research project proposal (1500 words not counting references). The proposal, while concise, should be grounded in relevant literature, present clear research questions, include a thorough and concrete methodology, and have a clear plan and timeline for implementing the study. It is also helpful to identify a particular doctoral supervisor with whom you would want to work.
Doctoral study is approximately 4 years, full-time. It is fully funded and salaried as doctoral students are considered employees of the university. The focus of work is mostly on research and the doctoral dissertation, with opportunities to teach available (but not required).
I highlight English Language and Linguistics here since it is the program with which I am affiliated. Information about PhD openings in other programs at the Centre for Languages and Literature is available here:
http://www.sol.lu.se/sol/lediga-anstallningar/
5 PhD studentships in interdisciplinary infancy research for entry in October 2015
Deadline for applications: 10 April, 2015
The Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship Programme in Interdisciplinary Research on Infant Development is one of 14 Doctoral Programmes funded by the Leverhulme Trust over the next 5 years. The programme is based in the Psychology Department of Lancaster University (UK) which houses one of the largest infancy research groups in Europe, with researchers addressing infants’ cognitive, social and language development employing a large range of methods (eye tracking, EEG, computational modelling, NIRS). Links with other departments (Linguistics, Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics) are anticipated.
Applications are now open for five fully funded PhD studentships for entry in October 2015. Four of the scholarships will cover UK/EU fees, and the fifth will additionally cover the higher overseas (international) fees. All scholarships provide a living stipend (currently £13,863) and a training allowance for three years.
Studentships will have a strong interdisciplinary focus with the expectation to employ multiple methodologies. Awards will be made on the basis of academic excellence and potential for future achievement as demonstrated by your application and supporting references. In addition, you should consider how the research project you propose is aligned with the research interests of current academic staff involved in the Programme (see www.lancaster.ac.uk/leverhulme-dsp).
You are strongly encouraged to informally contact individual staff members to discuss your specific interests and to develop a research proposal.
PhD students will become part of the vibrant environment of the infancy research group and beyond with excellent research facilities and a first class supervision record. You will be encouraged to participate fully, targeting and presenting your work at international conferences, and you will have excellent opportunities to travel to our national and international partner laboratories, receive training in a range of psychological and neurophysiological techniques, participate in research and public engagement meetings, and meet with leading international scientists during an annual conference organized at Lancaster.
Lancaster University is in the top 10 under-50-year-old universities internationally (http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-university-rankings/2014/one-hundred-under-fifty), and consistently ranks in the top 10 in the UK. The Psychology Department has a very strong and supportive research atmosphere with a large and active group of graduate students. Students receive their own research support budgets, which can be used to attend national and international conferences.
We expect applicants to have excellent undergraduate and Masters degrees in Psychology or a related discipline.
You should apply online here: http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/ for a PhD in Psychology by the deadline of 10 April 2015. In the application, please state that you are applying for the Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship Programme. We ask for a research proposal of up to 1000 words – note that this is different from standard applications because of the selection process involved. The application should identify an appropriate supervisor(s) and you must ensure that references have been provided by the deadline (otherwise the application may not be considered). After the deadline, applications will be reviewed and shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview, before award decisions are made.
For further information concerning the studentships, please contact Prof. Gert Westermann (g.westermann@lancaster.ac.uk), and about postgraduate study more generally, please contact the Department of Psychology postgraduate office (postgraduate.psychology@lancaster.ac.uk). See the Lancaster Leverhulme Scholarship Programme website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/leverhulme-dsp for more information. Further information about PhD study at Lancaster can be found here www.psych.lancs.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd/.
26.856, Support: General Linguistics / Germany
1) From: Birgit Nutz <nutz@lingua.uni-frankfurt.de>
Subject: General Linguistics: PhD Student, Goethe-University, Frankfurt, Germany
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-856.html
26.857, Support: German Sign Language, Sign Language of the Netherlands; Syntax / Netherlands
1) From: Vadim Kimmelman <v.kimmelman@uva.nl>
Subject: German Sign Language, Sign Language of the Netherlands; Syntax: PhD Student, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-857.html
26.756, Support: Phonology, Syntax / Netherlands
1) From: Merel van Wijk <m.m.van.wijk@hum.leidenuniv.nl>
Subject: Phonology, Syntax: PhD Student, Leiden University, Netherlands
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-756.html
Support Announcement:
Level: PhD
Duty: Research
Linguistic Field: Phonetics
Phonology
Semantics
Syntax
Language Acquisition
Application Deadline: 28-Feb-2015
Supporting Institution: Zentrum für Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft
LL Issue: 26.385
Posted: 20-Jan-2015
Support Description: The Centre for General Linguistics (ZAS) offers a
three-year funded position for a PhD candidate who wishes to obtain the
degree of Dr. Phil. (philosophiae) (Salary Scale TVL-E13/2) to be filled at
the earliest practicable date. The Centre seeks a candidate who will
complete a Ph.D. thesis on a project related to one or more of the research
areas specified below. We welcome applications for projects within a single
area, but preference will be given to applicants whose research interests
are clearly connected to more than one.
Laboratory Phonology:
– The Laboratory Phonology group explores the spoken elements of language,
their organization, grammatical function, learnability, perception and
interpretation and their overall role in speech communication. Our
experimental and quantitative approaches to the study of language include
articulation, the role of breathing in speech production and dialogue, the
prosodic marking of morpho-syntactic contituents, the role of intonation to
meaning and the reception, perception and production of socially
stigmatized variants of German. See:
http://www.zas.gwz-berlin.de/pb10.html?&L=1
Language Acquisition:
– The expertise and focus of the language acquisition research group is in
monolingual and bilingual development of discourse structure and concerns,
for instance, research into the linguistic means for establishing discourse
coherence. We work with data from children with both typical and atypical
(SLI) language development. Our group is currently expanding to cover the
development of intra- and inter-syntactic complexity, anaphoric reference,
coherence relations and connectives. The future PhD candidate is expected
to have a strong theoretical background and pursue acquisition research
from a linguistic perspective. See:
http://www.zas.gwz-berlin.de/pb20.html?&L=1
Syntax and the Lexicon:
– The Syntax-Lexicon group investigates how the lexical properties of
clause-embedding predicates such as ''claim'', ''ask'', ''promise'',
''refuse'' or ''seem'' interact with the syntactic structures of the
clauses they embed in an array of languages. The goal is to determine
whether there are systematic and cross-linguistically stable classes of
clause-embedding predicates and to what extent the lexical semantics of the
predicates determines the properties of the types of clauses they embed.
Our research includes examining the role of clause-embedding predicates in
particular instances of language change and language contact, and we are
generally interested in expanding the range of languages considered. See:
http://www.zas.gwz-berlin.de/pb30.html?&L=1
The candidate will work closely with members of the different research
areas at ZAS as appropriate to the topic of their research project.
Requirements:
Applicants are expected to have or acquire a working knowledge of German, a
very good knowledge of the relevant fields of linguistic theory and a
strong interest in empirical work.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted via email to application Linguist List
zas.gwz-berlin.de
and include the following:
– cover letter;
– curriculum vitae (CV);
– summary of the master's thesis and other prior research (approx. 3
pages);
– a description of the research topics the applicant intends to pursue
while working towards the Ph.D., stating why that research would be a good
fit at the ZAS an in particular how it would relate to the three research
groups described above (approx. 3 pages);
– the master's thesis or equivalent, along with other writing samples;
– copies of diplomas and certificates.
Contacts:
Laboratory Phonology: Dr. Stefanie Jannedy, jannedy Linguist List
zas.gwz-berlin.de
Language Acquisition: Dr. Dagmar Bittner, bittner Linguist List
zas.gwz-berlin.de
Syntax-Lexicon: Dr. Thomas McFadden, mcfadden Linguist List
zas.gwz-berlin.de
Application Mailing Address: Dr Werner Frey
Zentrum fuer Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft
Schuetzenstr. 18
Berlin 10117
Germany
Contact Information: Dr Werner Frey
frey@zas.gwz-berlin.de
26.441, Support: Computational Linguistics / Sweden
1) From: Shalom Lappin <shalom.lappin@kcl.ac.uk>
Subject: Computational Linguistics: PhD Student, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-441.html
26.141, Support: French; Discourse Analysis, Language Acquisition, Neurolinguistics / Belgium
1) From: Mikhail Kissine <mkissine@ulb.ac.be>
Subject: French; Discourse Analysis, Language Acquisition, Neurolinguistics: PhD Student, Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-141.html
26.372, Support: General Linguistics / United Kingdom
1) From: Lise Fontaine <fontainel@cf.ac.uk>
Subject: General Linguistics: PhD Student, Cardiff University, United Kingdom
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-372.html
26.385, Support: Language Acquisition, Phonetics, Phonology, Semantics, Syntax / Germany
1) From: Thomas McFadden <mcfadden@zas.gwz-berlin.de>
Subject: Language Acquisition, Phonetics, Phonology, Semantics, Syntax: PhD Student, Zentrum für Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft, Germany
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-385.html
26.386, Support: Dutch, English; Historical Linguistics, Semantics, Syntax / Belgium
1) From: Jan Nuyts <jan.nuyts@uantwerpen.be>
Subject: Dutch, English; Historical Linguistics, Semantics, Syntax: PhD Student, University of Antwerp, Belgium
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-386.html
6.384, Support: Phonetics / Switzerland
1) From: Daniel Friedrichs <daniel.friedrichs@uzh.ch>
Subject: Phonetics: PhD Student, University of Zurich, Switzerland
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-384.html
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Innovative Training Networks (ITN) “PredictAble” (Understanding and predicting developmental language abilities and disorders in multilingual Europe) invites applications for three positions of Early Stage Researchers (ESRs, PhD students), available from April 1st, 2015 (Berlin, Paris, Potsdam).
The first position (ESR12)
Development of experimental tools and materials valid for cross-linguistic research and for cross-linguistic diagnostic assessments in infants and children
University of Potsdam, Germany
Aim of this project it to compile diagnostic test instruments and experimental settings that can be used in different languages to evaluate linguistic competencies in infants and children. The successful candidate will collect, test, and adapt language assessments that can be used across the different languages in PredictAble (Catalan, Finish, French, German, Hungarian, Spanish) in cooperation with all partners. After completion of the language assessment tools, he/she will develop, test, and adapt experimental designs which can be used in very young children with the NIRS technology. The position is mainly located at the University of Potsdam, Germany (Neurocognition of Language Lab, http://www.uni-potsdam.de/nola) with exchanges to the partner institutions.
Applicants should hold an MSc/MA in language and cognition, psycholinguistics, linguistics, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, or related fields. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with experimental research is especially desired (esp. in the field of language acquisition), as well as knowledge and skills of imaging methods and statistical analysis methods.
The University of Potsdam hosts leading institutions in the field of language acquisition, linguistics, and (developmental) cognitive neuroscience (http://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/humfak/ebkwenglisch.html). The city of Potsdam is the historical residence of the German emperors, and its palaces are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Potsdam is close to Berlin, one of the most culturally vibrant cities in the world and home to a lively start-up scene. Both cities have a high quality of life at modest living costs.
The second position (ESR13)
Development of a comprehensive analysis software for analysing NIRS data acquired in very young children
NIRx Medizintechnik GmbH, Berlin, Germany
The goal of this project is the development of novel algorithms for the processing, analysis, and spatial mapping of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS, optical imaging) functional imaging data of brain activity in very young children. While over the last decade NIRS has become a viable research tool in many domains, because of its non-restricting nature it has gained special appeal for the functional brain mapping of children. The proposed work aims at addressing challenges that are particular to this subject group and which at present still hamper its wider use, such as the prevalence of fractured/segmented data, the high likelihood of motion artifacts, and the specific measuring geometry/anatomy. The newly developed tools are expected to be developed and applied within the framework of NIRx’ existing open access NIRS analysis software in a modular and expandable fashion. Besides features specific to small child studies we also anticipate the development of more general neuroimaging software functionality such as data integration with other modalities (e.g., EEG, behavioral), data import/export capabilities, and a strong focus on usability. The work is expected to adhere to best practices for code development and documentation. The programming is expected to be predominantly implemented in MATLAB™.
The candidate should hold a Master’s (or comparable) degree in the Computer Sciences, Electrical Engineering, (Bio-) Physics or similar disciplines with a strong background in data analysis and programming. Ideally, the candidate has prior experience in bio-imaging data processing/work flow and is familiar with the applicable industry standards (e.g., DICOM). Experience or interest in experimental work in bio-imaging and/or psychology, while not required, is regarded beneficial.
The location for this research will mainly be at NIRx Medizintechnik GmbH in Berlin, Germany, with expected close collaboration and visits to the partnering institutes, especially University of Potsdam, Germany and Université Paris Descartes, France. NIRx (www.nirx.net) is widely recognized as an industry leader and key innovator in the field of functional NIRS imaging and maintains close research collaborations with a number of international academic institutions. The German branch is located in the heart of Berlin, one of the most culturally vibrant cities in the world and home to a lively start-up scene.
The third position (ESR14)
Infant/child electrophysiology, implementation of signal processing tools
Paris Descartes University, Paris, France
The mission of this ESR is to develop experimental designs and data analysis tools for electrophysiological (EEG) measures, allowing the early identification of language delay at the single participant level. This is a particularly challenging task with young infants and children who typically provide noisy EEG data due to movement and other artifacts. The ESR will be expected to design and run experimental paradigms that can achieve high quality data in individual participants, and enable co-recording with eye-tracking and NIRS. The ESR will also be required to adapt existing analysis tools (e.g. EEGLab) and to develop new ones, e.g. using high-density EEG recordings (source localization, time-frequency analysis) to provide the most suitable methods for group as well as individual level data analysis, leading to the identification of early neural predictors of language delay. Interfacing the EEG analysis tools with NIRS, eye-tracking and other methods will also be necessary. The programming is expected to be predominantly implemented in MATLAB™.
The ESR is expected to pursue a PhD degree within the program. Therefore, prerequisite for the candidate is the academic merit to be admitted into a PhD program. The candidate should hold a Master’s (or comparable) degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, (Bio)Physics or similar disciplines with a strong background in data analysis and programming. Experience with or interest in experimental work in bio-imaging and/or psychology, as well as in experimentation with infant/child populations, while not required, is regarded as beneficial. The working language is English.
The location for this research will mainly be at the Laboratoire Psychologie de la Perception, in Paris, France with expected close collaboration and visits to the partnering institutes, especially University of Jyväskyla, Finland.
The working language for all positions is English. The ESRs are expected to pursue a PhD. The duration of the appointment is 36 months. There are no tuition fees. Salary (living allowance and mobility allowance) is given in accordance with Marie Curie European regulations.
Note that we can only hire early stage researchers (i.e., candidates who are in the first four years of his/her research career and not have a doctoral degree) and only candidates who not have resided in the country where the research training activities take place for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the recruitment date (and not have carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in that country).
Please send your application including: (1) a statement of research interests and motivation, (2) a full CV, (3) the names and e-mail addresses of at least two referees, (4) academic transcript, (5) list of publications/talks/posters, (6) a copy of the master's thesis, and (7) a statement of residency in the past 3 years as a single PDF by February, 15, 2015, to Christine Goerting: goerting@uni-potsdam.de. Please clearly indicate in the subject line for which of the three positions you apply (Marie Curie ESR12, ESR13, or ESR14).
26.242, Support: General Linguistics / Sweden
1) From: Sarah Isaksson <sarah.isaksson@sprak.gu.se>
Subject: General Linguistics: PhD Student, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-242.html
26.238, Support: General Linguistics / United Kingdom
1) From: Raffaella Folli <r.folli@ulster.ac.uk>
Subject: General Linguistics: PhD Student, Ulster University, United Kingdom
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-238.html
26.239, Support: Applied Linguistics / USA
1) From: Danko Sipka <Danko.Sipka@asu.edu>
Subject: Applied Linguistics: PhD Student, NCOLCTL, USA
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-239.html
26.240, Support: Language Acquisition, Morphology, Phonology, Syntax / Norway
1) From: Peter Svenonius <peter.svenonius@uit.no>
Subject: Language Acquisition, Morphology, Phonology, Syntax: PhD Student, University of Tromsø, Norway
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-240.html
26.129, Support: English; Sociolinguistics / Switzerland
1) From: David Britain <david.britain@ens.unibe.ch>
Subject: English; Sociolinguistics: PhD Student, University of Bern, Switzerland
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-129.html
26.78, Support: English, German; Language Acquisition / Germany
1) From: Annick De Houwer <annick.dehouwer@uni-erfurt.de>
Subject: English, German; Language Acquisition: PhD Student, University of Erfurt, Germany
http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-78.html
The University of Erfurt (Germany) is looking for a part-time (50%) Research and Teaching Assistant to support the chair of Language Acquisition and Multilingualism. Amongst others, duties include teaching 2 hours per semester, collaborating in the chair's research, and preparing a doctoral dissertation on early English-German bilingualism. This 2-year position (once renewable) starts on April 1, 2015. Requirements include a Master's Degree in Linguistics or related field with a focus on language development and/or bilingualism. Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of are expected. For a copy of the official job announcement (in German) and further information, please contact Professor Annick De Houwer by email (annick.dehouwer@uni-erfurt.de). Deadline for applications (only by email, please) is February 15, 2015.