LINGUIST List 14.1902

Wed Jul 9 2003

Support: General Ling: PhD positions, U/of Amsterdam

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1. f.kuiken, General Linguistics: PhD positions, University of Amsterdam

University or Organization: University of Amsterdam
Department: Linguistics
Specialty Areas: General Linguistics


Description:


Two PhD positions (full time)

Research direction
The Amsterdam Center for Language and Communication focuses on the
study of both functionally and formally oriented linguistic
research. This research is carried out in the following project
groups: Functional grammar; Generative linguistics; Cognition,
pragmatics and semantics; Speech communication and phonetics;
Discourse analysis and text structure; Language variation, language
contact and language change; First language acquisition and language
pathology; Second language acquisition. There are also special theme
groups in which researchers from several project groups participate in
the fields of Typology, Sign languages and Creole studies. .The
Language Blueprint. functions as an important interface between the
different research groups. From the project and theme groups seven PhD
projects have been proposed for which candidates may apply. Candidates
may apply for more than one project. Candidates may also formulate
their own proposal for a project on condition that this can be
embedded into .The Language Blueprint.. From all applications the two
best candidates will be selected.

Tasks
The PhD student needs to carry out the research within four years and
needs to write a dissertation.

Requirements
MA in linguistics, obtained no longer than five years ago.

Information
Information on the seven selected projects, guidelines for a research
proposal, .The Language Blueprint. and the ACLC can be found elsewhere
on this site. For information on a particular project contact the
person(s) mentioned there. Further information can be obtained from
the managing director of the research institute dr. Folkert Kuiken,
phone +31.20.525.2543, e-mail: f.kuikenuva.nl

Position
The PhD student will be appointed as .assistant in opleiding
(aio). for a period of four years (full time) at the Faculty of
Humanities of the University of Amsterdam under the terms of
employment currently valid for the Faculty.

Applications
Applications including a curriculum vitae and list of grades from
previous qualifications should be sent before September 1, 2003 to the
director of the ACLC, prof. dr A.E. Baker, Spuistraat 210, 1012 VT
Amsterdam. Applications received after this date will not be taken
into consideration.



Address for Applications:

	Attn: Anne Baker
	Amsterdam Center for Language and Communication
 	Spuistraat 210
 	Amsterdam Netherlands 1012 VT

 Applications are due by 31-Aug-2003


Contact Information:
	Dr. Folkert Kuiken
 Email: f.kuikenuva.nl
 Tel: +31.20.525.2543
	Fax: +31.20.525.3052
 Website: http://www.hum.uva.nl/aclc