We offer a tigh-knit and cooperative research group, highly motivated students and a vibrant work environment. The main research interests of our group are:
- methodological foundations of corpus linguistics
- collocations
- distributional lexical semantics
- register studies and linguistic variation
- digital humanities
Further information and details on the application procedure can be found in the full job announcment below. For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Stefan Evert <evert at linglit.tu-darmstadt.de>.
The deadline for applications is Friday, 9 March 2012.
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The Institute of Linguistics and Literary Studies at the Faculty 02 Social and Historical Sciences at Technische Universität Darmstadt invites applications for a vacant position of a
Research Assistant (Post-Doc) in English Linguistics
(Code No. 74)
The position is initially for three years with a potential extension subject to performance and funding.
The prospective postholder should have research interests in two or more of the following areas:
- linguistic models of the English language
- collocations, register studies, etc.
- corpus and computational linguistics
- statistical approaches in linguistics
The prospective postholder is expected to contribute to research and teaching in English linguistics. Courses taught must contribute to the teaching portfolio in English linguistics at undergraduate and postgraduate level (Joint Bachelor of Arts Anglistik, Master of Education Englisch, Master of Arts Linguistic and Literary Computing). All courses are taught in English. The postholder is furthermore expected to collaborate closely with the team in English linguistics, assisting in research projects and the writing of research proposals as well as taking over an amount of the administrative duties such as monitoring student progress and general academic management.
Candidates are expected to pursue independent research towards a further qualification at post-doctoral level (Habilitation or equivalent such as second book) as part of the fulfillment of their professional duties.
Candidates wishing to apply should fit the following profile:
- completed course of studies in English linguistics or teacher-training
degree in English
- PhD in English linguistics, corpus linguistics or computational linguistics
- experience in corpus and/or computational linguistic approaches in
linguistics
- excellent command of the English language (native or native-like written
and spoken English)
- some teaching experience in English linguistics
The Technische Universität Darmstadt intends to increase the number of female faculty members and encourages female candidates to apply. In case of equal qualifications applicants with a degree of disability of at least 50 or equal will be given preference. Wages and salaries are according to the collective agreements on salary scales, which apply to the Technische Universität Darmstadt (TV-TU Darmstadt). Part-time employment is generally possible.
Informal inquiries may be addressed to:
Prof. Dr. Stefan Evert, Technische Universität Darmstadt
Institut für Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft, Hochschulstr. 1, 64289 Darmstadt
E-Mail: evert at linglit.tu-darmstadt.de
Applications should quote the post’s Identification Number and include a CV, a list of publications, copies of relevant diplomas, and a record of teaching and research activities. They should be sent to:
The Dean of the Faculty of History and Social Science
Prof. Dr. Michèle Knodt
Residenzschloss
64293 Darmstadt
Germany
Applicants are asked to additionally send an electronic copy of their application to the following e-mail address: sprachli at linglit.tu-darmstadt.de
Please note that applications will not be returned after the completion of the recruitment process; applicants are therefore discouraged from submitting originals of certificates as well as applications in folders.
Application deadline: 9 March 2012
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