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Postdoctoral position in theoretical linguistics, Goettingen (Germany), Deadline: 1 Nov 2014
At the Courant Research Centre ?Text Structures? at the University of
Göttingen a full post-doc position is available starting from *Dec. 01,
2014* or as soon as possible within the junior research group
?Theoretical Linguistics". The salary is in accordance with the German
TV-L 13 regulations. The contract shall expire on *Sept. 30, 2016*.
The successful applicant has a PhD in linguistics, research experience
including publications in syntax/semantics/pragmatics and in particular
research interest in at least one of the following fields:
- the syntax, semantics and pragmatics of indefinite NPs,
- the syntax, and semantics of conditionals,
- the syntax and semantics of questions and the pragmatics of answers,
- information structure,
- syntax and semantics of tense and aspect.
The applicant will be expected to get involved in collaborative research
projects at the University of Göttingen and at the Courant Research Centre
?Text Structures? including interdisciplinary research. A research record
in mathematical or in experimental linguistics are of advantage. Moreover,
experience with computational linguistics, programming and statistics as
well as proficiency in German constitute an advantage but are no strict
requirements.
The University of Göttingen attempts to increase the number of female
researchers and therefore explicitly invites women to apply. Disabled
candidates will be preferred in case of similar qualification.
Applications in English or German should be submitted before *November 1,
2014* to:
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Courant Forschungszentrum ?Textstrukturen?
Edgar Onea / Julia Busse
Nikolausberger Weg 23
D-37073 Göttingen
E-Mail: edgar.onea@zentr.uni-goettingen.de
The official text of the job description is given in German in the attached document. For all legal
concerns only that text is of relevance.
Any questions should be addressed to Edgar Onea. E-mail above.