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PhD student position in formal semantics, Utrecht (The Netherlands), Deadline: 17 Jun 2018

PhD position in Formal Semantics (1.0 FTE)

Deadline: 17 June 2018

Job description
The Utrecht Institute of Linguistics (UiL OTS) invites applications for a PhD 
position in the area of formal semantics. This project will develop a theory of 
spatial and reciprocal expressions across languages. Starting from current 
theories of spatial meanings and reciprocal expressions (Zwarts & Winter 2000, 
Poortman et al. 2018, Winter 2018), the project will extensively compare 
meanings of these expressions in different languages. These data will be 
employed for developing a new formal semantic theory of spatial and reciprocal 
expressions across languages.
The project will be supervised by Dr. Joost Zwarts and Prof. Yoad Winter, in 
collaboration with Dr. Eva Poortman (UiL OTS) and Prof. James Hampton 
(Psychology, City, University of London). Work at the UiL OTS will be part of 
the ROCKY project, financed by an ERC Advanced grant to Prof. Yoad Winter.

References
E.B. Poortman et al. 2018. Reciprocal expressions and the Maximal Typicality 
Hypothesis. Glossa, 3:18, 1?30.
Y. Winter 2018. Symmetric Predicates and the Semantics of Reciprocal 
Alternations. Semantics and Pragmatics, 11.
Zwarts, J. and Winter, Y., 2000. Vector space semantics: A model-theoretic 
analysis of locative prepositions. Journal of logic, language and information, 
9(2), 169-211.


Qualifications
The successful applicant for this position should have a strong background in 
formal semantics and linguistic theory. Applicants should ideally hold, or be 
about to complete, an excellent Master's degree in Formal Semantics. Excellent 
candidates with a research thesis in logic, mathematics, artificial 
intelligence, and/or computer science will also be considered, in case they can 
demonstrate active interest in theoretical linguistics. Good communication 
skills, proficiency in spoken and written English, as well as a keen interest 
in problem solving and research are essential.


Application details and additional information
Look up the job ad at:
https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs
For more information, please contact the Project Director (Yoad Winter) or the 
Research Coordinator at UiL OTS (Maaike Schoorlemmer).


Apply online through:
https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs

The application deadline is
17/06/2018

Interviews will be held during the week starting June 25, 2018.

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