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let.uu.nl>University or Organization: Utrecht Institute of Linguistics OTS Department: Utrecht University, Faculty of Arts Rank of Job: Graduate positions Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Language Acquisition, Morphology, Phonetics, Phonology, Psycholinguistics, Semantics, Sociolinguistics, Syntax, Text/Corpus Linguistics Description: The Utrecht Institute of Linguistics OTS is a research institute of the Faculty of Arts of Utrecht University. About 100 researchers are involved of which 14 full professors, about 10 faculty, 10 postdoctoral researchers and about 40 graduate students. The goal of UiL OTS is to develop scientific expertise in the area of language, speech and their use. The institute closely cooperates with other scientific institutions in the field. It is the penholder of the Netherlands Graduate School in Linguistics (LOT) and participates in the Dutch graduate school in Logic (OzsL). UiL OTS is looking for ambitious and enthusiastic candidates for 4 graduate positions (vacancy No. 68260) Suitable applicants are expected to contribute to research into the mental systems that underlie language, speech and their use. These positions are open per January 1, 2004. UiL OTS's research comprises the following seven areas: Syntax and Semantics, Morphology & Phonology, Computational Linguistics & Logic, Phonetics, Language Development, Language Use and Experimental Psycholinguistics. This research programme brings together different strands of linguistics and disciplines such as logic, computer science, cognitive sciences, teaching, and the social sciences. UiL OTS is the only Dutch research institute to bring together all these different types of research. Its research policy is focused on making full use of the added value associated with this concentration of expertise. Next to innovative monodisciplinary research, specific domains of interdisciplinary cooperation involve a wide range of topics, varying from research into the structure of the grammatical system (where generative and logico-semantic approaches join forces) to text evaluation and design; from the set-up of a systematic data-base capturing the variation between languages, to the division of labour between components involved in language and speech; from language acquisition to language pathology; etc. Candidates are invited to apply in either of two ways: by submitting an original research proposal that fits into the overall UiL OTS programme, or a proposal based on one of the project summaries (see: http://www-uilots.let.uu.nl/ma-phdprog/phdprog.htm#list ) The graduate position offers a track towards a Ph.D. thesis to be completed in maximally 4 years. As part of their training students attend graduate courses organised by LOT and/or OzsL. We are looking for ambitious candidates who show enthusiasm for scientific research and an evident interest in one or more of the areas of the UiL OTS programme. Eligible candidates must possess a pre-doctoral academic degree (MA) in linguistics, phonetics, psycholinguistics or some other study with sufficient background in linguistics. Candidates expecting to graduate before January 2004 can also apply. We offer an appointment for up to 4 years as research assistent (under the provision of a positive assessment after 1 year), within a stimulating and innovative environment with many international contacts (guest researchers, international co-operation programmes) with a Ph.D. programme that offers the opportunity of advanced education in a broad area of linguistics, state-of-the-art experimental and informational facilities, and excellent opportunities for attending conferences. The salary will be in the range of 1501 (before taxes) increasing to 2143 full-time. All hirings will conform to the union approved terms of employment for Dutch universities. Applications should mention the vacancy number and should be accompanied by the following materials: a research proposal, an extensive curriculum vitae, a list of relevant courses successfully attended and the grades obtained, two referents (preferably, enclose the letters of reference with your application) and a copy of the MA-thesis (or a paper with comparable status). Address for Applications: Attn: Ms. Aletta Huizenga Utrecht University, Faculty of Arts, Personnel Division Kromme Nieuwegracht 46 Utrecht, 3512 HJ Netherlands Applications are due by 12-May-2003 Contact Information: Dr. Maaike Schoorlemmer. Email: maaike.schoorlemmerMail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue