LINGUIST List 21.3414 Wed Aug 25 2010 Jobs: Typology; Lang Evolution: Post Doc, MPI for Developmental Biology 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.    Gerhard Jaeger, Typology; Language Evolution: Post Doc, MPI for Developmental Biology, Tübingen, Germany Message 1: Typology; Language Evolution: Post Doc, MPI for Developmental Biology, Tübingen, Germany Date: 25-Aug-2010 From: Gerhard Jaeger <gerhard.jaegeruni-tuebingen.de> Subject: Typology; Language Evolution: Post Doc, MPI for Developmental Biology, Tübingen, Germany E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: MPI for Developmental Biology, Tübingen Department: Tübinger Zentrum für Linguistik Job Location: Tuebingen, BW, Germany Job Rank: Post Doc Specialty Areas: Typology; Language Evolution Description: The Department of Protein Evolution at the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology in Tübingen, Germany, is opening a two year postdoctoral position in the area of linguistic typology and language evolution. This position is part of a joint project of Andrei Lupas (MPI; Biology) and Gerhard Jäger (Tübingen Center for the Study of Language; Linguistics) on the application of statistical methods from bioinformatics to problems of language evolution. The successful candidate will be a researcher with demonstrated research experience in linguistic typology, especially regarding the work with data bases like the World Atlas of Language Structure or the World Color Survey. Furthermore, openness for work with advanced statistical methods like clustering techniques is expected. Excellent language skills (written and oral) in English are required. The salary is figured according to the union contract named TVöD, E 13. Applications should include CV, an outline of research experience, as well as names and addresses of up to three references. Applications should be sent by email to the address below. The position is to be filled as soon as possible. Applications received by September 15, 2010 will receive full consideration, although interviews may start at any time and will continue until the position has been filled. Disabled applicants will be preferred if they have he same qualifications as non-disabled applicants. The Max Planck Society strives to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and therefore encourages qualified female scientists to apply. For further information, please contact the email address given below. Application Deadline: 15-Sep-2010 Email Address for Applications: gerhard.jaegeruni-tuebingen.de Contact Information: Gerhard Jaeger Email: gerhard.jaegeruni-tuebingen.de Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 25-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.