LINGUIST List 21.2975 Mon Jul 19 2010 Jobs: Lang Contact; Lang Variation; Lang Acq: Post Doc, U of Hamburg 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.    Peter Siemund, Language Contact; Language Variation; Language Acquisition: Post Doc, University of Hamburg, Germany Message 1: Language Contact; Language Variation; Language Acquisition: Post Doc, University of Hamburg, Germany Date: 19-Jul-2010 From: Peter Siemund <peter.siemunduni-hamburg.de> Subject: Language Contact; Language Variation; Language Acquisition: Post Doc, University of Hamburg, Germany E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Hamburg Department: Cluster of Excellence LiMA (federal level) Job Location: Hamburg, Germany Web Address: http://www.lima.uni-hamburg.de Job Rank: Post Doc Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Language Contact; Language Variation Description: The LiMA Cluster of Excellence (federal level) is seeking to appoint a full-time postdoctoral position starting 1 September. The position expires at the end of 2010, but may be extended until the end of 2012 (given the availability of funding). Responsibilities: The successful applicant will carry out research in the areas mentioned above and help devise and copyedit new funding proposals. Expected qualifications: Ph.D. in language contact, variation, and/or acquisition with a focus on multilingualism. Excellent command of English required. We welcome additional language expertise. Additional skills: familiarity with empirical research, experience with writing funding applications. Applicants must submit a letter of interest, current CV, and two letters of recommendation to the address below. Review of complete applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Application Deadline: 15-Aug-2010 Mailing Address for Applications: Prof. Dr. Peter Siemund LiMA - Linguistic Diversity Management in Urban Areas University of Hamburg Mittelweg 177 Hamburg 20148 Germany Email Address for Applications: peter.siemunduni-hamburg.de Contact Information: Secretary Anja Giebelhausen Email: anja.giebelhausenuni-hamburg.de Phone: 0049-40-413307-273 Fax: 0049-40-413307-272 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 19-Jul-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.