University or Organization: University of Tromsø
Department: CASTL
Web Address: http://uit.no/ castl
Job Rank: PhD Position
Specialty Areas: Phonology; Syntax
Required Language(s): English (eng)
Description:
Applications should be marked Ref. 06-7074
The Center for Advanced Study in Theoretical Linguistics (CASTL) is pleased to announce 3-4 PhD positions in theoretical linguistics, contingent upon final approval of funding.
The scientific group at the center currently consists of about 40 researchers and PhD students. CASTL is responsible for a graduate school in theoretical linguistics, and the advertised positions will be associated with this school.
Our primary research activity is within generative grammar, especially syntax and phonology, and we expect to hire 1-2 persons in each of these two fields, depending on the evaluation of the applications. Applicants must provide a description of the project which meets CASTL's research profile as described at:
http://uit.no/ castl or http://uit.no/ castl/projects/
At least one of the positions will be connected to one of the three following projects:
- Using Selective Global Comparison to Investigate the Nature of Phonological Features
http://uit.no/ castl/projects/ 14
- Syntactic Architecture (ArcSyn)
http://www.hum. uit.no/a/ thorbjorg/ index.htm
- Scalar Structure Across Categories
http://uit.no/ 50/7673/18
Individuals hired in these positions are expected to follow the graduate school program and to complete a doctoral dissertation. The application should include a 5-7 page non-binding description of a potential dissertation project. The application should also include documentation of the applicant's relevant background.
The positions are fixed-term for four years with 25% administrative or teaching duties each year.
Previous employment as a research fellow or in an equivalent recruitment position will count as part of the education program, so that the total number of years spent on the education program is three.
A more detailed plan for teaching, coursework and research will be developed by the employee together with the research environment and/or supervisor shortly after beginning the position. The successful applicant will have to document competence in theoretical linguistics at the Master's level. The applicant must be able to use English in his/her teaching and research.
The salary for the positions follows the relevant Norwegian regulations for public organizations (code 1017). A 2% contribution to the Norwegian pension fund is obligatory.
The University of Tromsø wishes to recruit female researchers. In the event that two or more applicants are found to be approximately equally qualified, female applicants will be given priority.
The applicant must provide information and material that he/she wishes to be considered by the committee, within the deadline.
To apply, the applicant must:
- complete the electronic form at
http://jobb. jobbnorge. no/visstilling2. aspx?stillid= 35845?=EN
- send 3 collated copies of the works you want the committee to evaluate to the Faculty of Humanities at the address below.
- send 5 collated copies of a letter of application accompanied by a CV, project description, certified copies of references, diplomas, transcripts and a list of
scientific works to the University Director at the address below.
The deadline is February 23, 2007.
If you have questions regarding the positions or the application, please contact Prof. Curt Rice (curt.rice@hum. uit.no) or Head of Administration Christin Kristoffersen (christin.kristoffer sen@hum.uit. no).
Address for Applications:
Universitetet i Tromsø
Tromsø 9037
Norway
Application Deadline: 23-Feb-2007
Contact Information:
Head of administration Christin Kristoffersen
Email: Christin.kristoffer sen@hum.uit. no
Phone: + 47 776 46399
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