30.4774, Jobs: English; General Linguistics; Typology: Rank Open, Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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Subject: 30.4774, Jobs: English; General Linguistics; Typology: Rank Open, Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 12:36:13
From: Volker Gast [[email protected]]
Subject: English; General Linguistics; Typology: Rank Open, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Thuringia, Germany

 
University or Organization: Friedrich Schiller University Jena 
Department: English and American Studies
Job Location: Thuringia, Germany 
Web Address: http://linktype.iaa.uni-jena.de/VG/
Job Title: Research Associate (100% or 50%)
Job Rank: Rank Open

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Typology; Computer-assisted Approaches to Comparative Linguistics

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The English Department of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena invites
applications for a position in the area of English and comparative
linguistics, with a focus on computer-assisted methods. The position is
located in the working group ''Language and communication''. The position will
be filled either as a full-time position (for applicants holding a PhD) or as
a part-time position (for doctoral candidates). The initial funding period is
three years but the contract is renewable, in accordance with the relevant
legal regulations.

Requirements:
- A degree (MA or equivalent) or a PhD in English, comparative or general
linguistics.
- Knowledge of a programming language (Python, R) is desirable.

Tasks:
- Carry out research in the area covered by the working group ''Language and
communication'' (e.g. corpus-based approaches to linguistic typology,
computational approaches to contrastive linguistics) and write a dissertation
or postdoc thesis in this field.
- Teach one or two courses per semester in the BA- or MA-programme of the
department (PhD candidates: one course, Post Docs: two courses).
- Participate in administrative tasks, e.g. as a member of committees.
- Participate in funding applications. 

Applications should include a CV, certificates, two letters of recommendation
and samples of written work.

The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.



Application Deadline: 21-Jan-2020 
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Prof. Volker Gast 
	FSU Jena, English Department 
	Jena, Thuringia 07743 
	Germany  
Email Address for Applications: [email protected] 
Contact Information:
	Prof. Volker Gast 
	Email: [email protected] 
	Phone: +49 3641 944546 


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