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Postdoctoral position in Linguistics (3 years), ILLC, Amsterdam

Postdoctoral position in linguistics

http://www.illc.uva.nl/NewsandEvents/newsitem.php?id=1231

The Universiteit van Amsterdam seeks to fill a PostDoc-position in
linguistics. It forms a part of the overall project 'The origins of truth
and the origins of the sentence' recently funded by the Netherlands
Organisation of Scientific Research (NWO) and directed by Dr. Wolfram
Hinzen. The task of the subproject relevant to this announcement is a
contribution to our understanding of sentence syntax and the sentence/NP
distinction specifically, since sentential structures are the only ones
that are evaluable for truth (as distinct from reference). The overall
project, which consists of two further subprojects, deals with the origin
and nature of propositional thought and its relation to the human faculty
of language.

Requirements
Relevant candidates must have a PhD in Linguistics and a background in 
generative syntax. An interest in linguistic theory, the foundations of 
language, and the evolution of language are essential; some interest or 
competence in philosophy is a plus, but no requirement.

Appointment
This is a 3-year, full-time position. The gross monthly salary will be in 
accordance with the University regulations for academic personnel.

More information
All inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Wolfram Hinzen (w.hinzen at 
uva.nl).

Job application
The envisaged start date for the position is 1 September 2006, but may be 
negotiable. Please send, preferably by email, a cover letter containing a 
statement of interest and a full CV with names and contact addresses of at 
least two potential referees. Please send applications (in English) to

    Dr. Wolfram Hinzen
    Universiteit van Amsterdam
    Nieuwe Doelenstraat 15
    1012 CP Amsterdam
    The Netherlands
    E-mail: w.hinzen at uva.nl 

Applications are reviewed as of now, an official deadline (probably in 
April) will be announced later. This position also involves the option to 
spend some periods of time in the respective institutions of project 
partners abroad.