LINGUIST List 21.3432 Fri Aug 27 2010 Jobs: Cog Science; Discourse; Media/Film: PhD Position, U of Amsterdam 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.    Ed Tan, Cognitive Science; Discourse Processing; Narrative Discourse; Media/Film: PhD Position with Fellowship, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands Message 1: Cognitive Science; Discourse Processing; Narrative Discourse; Media/Film: PhD Position with Fellowship, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands Date: 27-Aug-2010 From: Ed Tan <e.s.h.tanuva.nl> Subject: Cognitive Science; Discourse Processing; Narrative Discourse; Media/Film: PhD Position with Fellowship, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Amsterdam Department: Amsterdam School for Communication Research Job Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Web Address: http://www.ascor.uva.nl Job Rank: PhD Position with Fellowship Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; Discourse Processing; Narrative Discourse; Media/Film Description: Varieties and Determinants of Absorption in Narrative Film Film viewers typically exhibit high degrees of absorption in the film's story world including events and characters. As yet there is no satisfactory definition of what state of mind absorption in film viewing exactly is and what factors account for it. The project aims at obtaining an understanding of the experiential states involved and their determinants with an emphasis on stimulus factors. To this end, firstly questionnaires for a variety of absorption-like states will be validated. Validation will involve a comparison with on-line measures of cognitive and emotional processing. Secondly a set of experiments will be carried out in which test films have been manipulated on the basis of available theories of (literary and filmic) narrative styles and procedures and their effects on (reader and viewer) experiences. The experimental materials will be manufactured in collaboration with film and story authors. The project is highly interdisciplinary. The successful candidate will need to couple knowledge of cognitive models of narrative discourse processing and a demonstrable affinity with film and literary theory with experience in psychological (on-line) experimentation. Affinity with video production or editing is a recommendation. For details and an extensive project description see: http://www.uva.nl/vacatures/vacatures.cfm/0DCF3D9F-F5F0-404C-B095AF2278164434 To apply: send at least the following documents in English by e-mail: Motivation letter, CV, Proof of Master's degree including grade transcripts. If you have not completed your degree at time of application, provide a statement from your supervisor confirming the expected date of completion; An academic writing sample in English (e.g., journal article, Master's thesis, essay). Send all documents in PDF or doc(x) format. Only complete applications will be considered. Application Deadline: 12-Sep-2010 Email Address for Applications: ascor-secr-fmguva.nl Contact Person: Ed Tan Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 27-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.