LINGUIST List 21.3302 Mon Aug 16 2010 Jobs: Pragmatics; Semantics: Post Doc/Ph.D., U of Konstanz 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.    Bettina Braun-Spengler, Pragmatics; Semantics: Post Doc/Ph.D., University of Konstanz, Germany Message 1: Pragmatics; Semantics: Post Doc/Ph.D., University of Konstanz, Germany Date: 16-Aug-2010 From: Bettina Braun-Spengler <infobraun-werbung.de> Subject: Pragmatics; Semantics: Post Doc/Ph.D., University of Konstanz, Germany E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Konstanz Department: Linguistics Job Location: Konstanz, Germany Web Address: http://www.uni-konstanz.de Job Rank: Post Doc Specialty Areas: Pragmatics; Semantics Description: This position has been filled. The University of Konstanz is one of the nine Universities of Excellence in the Federal Republic of Germany. The Department of Linguistics invites applications for a Postdoc/Ph.D. Position in Semantics (Salary Scale 13 TV-L). The positions are available for 3 years starting October 1st, 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointments for the Postdoc position is at 100% of Salary Scale 13 TV-L (in principle, this position can be divided into two half-time positions), for the Ph.D. position at 50% of Salary Scale 13 TV-L. The research positions are available within the project 'Decomposition of comparative and superlative quantificational noun phrases at the syntax/semantics interface' funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The aim of the project is to develop a fully compositional analysis of noun phrases involving comparative or superlative morphology. It applies methods from formal semantics, syntax and pragmatics, as well as empirical methods in corpus linguistics. The research project is based at the Department of Linguistics and the Zukunftskolleg of the University of Konstanz. The successful candidate will have an appropriate degree (Master for PhD position or PhD for Post Doc position) in Linguistics as well as a background in formal semantics, and ideally in syntax and/or pragmatics. Good command of English is required. Candidates are requested to apply with the following documents: - motivation letter describing research interests - CV - one copy of a publication or thesis (Master/PhD) - letters of recommendation or names and addresses of people we could contact The University of Konstanz encourages disabled persons to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact +49(0)7531/88-4895). The University of Konstanz has been certified by the Hertie Foundation to be a family-friendly institution. The University is committed to further the compatibility of work and family life. The University of Konstanz is an equal opportunity employer and tries to increase the number of women in research and teaching. E-mail applications using pdf-documents are welcome. Please send your applications or further inquiries to Dr. Doris Penka. Applications received by September 15th, 2010 will receive full consideration. However, later applications may be considered as well until the positions have been filled. Application Deadline: This position has been filled. Mailing Address for Applications: Dr. Doris Penka Zukunftskolleg und Fachbereich Sprachwissenschaft Box 216, University of Konstanz Konstanz DE 78457 Germany Email Address for Applications: doris.penkauni-konstanz.de Contact Information: Dr. Doris Penka Email: doris.penkauni-konstanz.de Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 16-Aug-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.