LINGUIST List 21.2562 Thu Jun 10 2010 Jobs: Two PhD Positions in Austronesian & Language Documentation: U of Newcastle Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to use non-discriminatory standards in hiring policy. In particular we urge that employers do not discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.    Bill Palmer, Two PhD Positions in Austronesian & Language Documentation: University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia Message 1: Two PhD Positions in Austronesian & Language Documentation: University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date: 08-Jun-2010 From: Bill Palmer <bill.palmernewcastle.edu.au> Subject: Two PhD Positions in Austronesian & Language Documentation: University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Newcastle Department: Linguistics Job Location: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Job Rank: PhD positions (2) Specialty Areas: Language Documentation Required Language(s): Austronesian Description: Two fully funded PhD positions are available to carry out field-based research on two typologically and theoretically significant highly endangered Oceanic languages of island Melanesia. The positions are attached to a Major Documentation Project entitled 'Documenting Ririo and Papapana: the two most highly endangered Northwest Solomonic languages' (Chief Investigator Dr Bill Palmer), funded by the Hans Rausing Endangered Languages Project. The project will involve fieldwork on the previously undescribed languages Papapana (120 speakers, Bougainville island, Papua New Guinea) and Ririo (79 speakers, Choiseul island, Solomon Islands). It will involve gathering extensive documentation on the target languages using current documentation best-practice, and a thesis focusing in detail on an area of the language's structure or use that is of particular interest to the student, to be determined in consultation between the successful applicants and their supervisors. The positions will be housed within the Endangered Languages Documentation, Theory and Application Group (ELDTA) at the University of Newcastle. ELDTA is home to PhD students and staff working on a diverse range of endangered languages including Austronesian, Australian Aboriginal, Turkic, Bantu, and Semitic. The successful applicants will join a larger program of field-based research in Northwest Solomonic involving Palmer and an existing PhD student working on another Bougainville language. The PhDs will be supervised by Palmer and Dr Catriona Malau, also an expert on the documentation, description and analysis of Oceanic languages. In addition to a PhD stipend scholarship at the standard University of Newcastle rate (currently $22,500 p.a.), the positions include all fieldwork expenses and tuition fee scholarship. The positions are of three years duration, and are open to domestic and international students. The positions are located in Newcastle, a city close to Sydney famous for its magnificent beaches and relaxed lifestyle. To apply to be a part of this project, please send your CV, a copy of your academic record, and the names and contact details of two professional referees to Dr Bill Palmer (bill.palmernewcastle.edu.au) by 16 July 2010, with the words "PhD application" in the email subject line. A telephone interview may be required for shortlisted applicants. Please note: an honours degree or at least one year of postgraduate study of any kind is highly desirable. Application Deadline: 16-Jul-2010 Email Address for Applications: bill.palmernewcastle.edu.au Contact Information: Dr Bill Palmer Email: bill.palmernewcastle.edu.au Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 10-Jun-2010       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.