LINGUIST List 21.3555 Tue Sep 07 2010 Jobs: Dutch; History of Ling; Socioling: PhD Student, Vrije U Brussel 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.    Wim Vandenbussche, Dutch; History of Linguistics; Sociolinguistics: PhD Student (Full Scholarship), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium Message 1: Dutch; History of Linguistics; Sociolinguistics: PhD Student (Full Scholarship), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium Date: 07-Sep-2010 From: Wim Vandenbussche <wvdbusscvub.ac.be> Subject: Dutch; History of Linguistics; Sociolinguistics: PhD Student (Full Scholarship), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Vrije Universiteit Brussel Department: Centre for linguistics Job Location: Brussels, Belgium Web Address: http://www.vub.ac.be Job Rank: PhD Student (Full Scholarship) Specialty Areas: History of Linguistics; Sociolinguistics Required Language(s): Dutch (nld) Description: The Centre for Linguistics at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium) currently has a vacancy for PhD research on '200 years of Dutch philology in Flanders: the interplay between academia, social struggle and national identity building.' The project is part of ongoing historical-sociolinguistic research on language and society in Flanders during the long 19th century. The successful candidate should hold a Master's degree in philology/linguistics but candidates from other disciplines with a strong interest in social history and sociolinguistics are welcome to apply (historical pedagogy, social history, ...). A sound knowledge of Dutch is essential. The candidate is expected to conduct research that will lead to a finished PhD dissertation after 4 years. Interested candidates can send a CV, a short text explaining their intended approach to the project and a copy of their Master's thesis to the address or email address below. All queries regarding the vacancy and the project can be sent to that same address. We offer a full PhD scholarship (for 4 years in principle, renewable every year); in addition, travel/project expenses can be covered. The position is vacant as of January 1st, 2011 (but an earlier starting date is possible). Please react before the deadline below. Application Deadline: 15-Oct-2010 Mailing Address for Applications: Prof. dr. Wim Vandenbussche Vrije Universiteit Brussel Centrum voor linguïstiek Pleinlaan 2 1050 Brussel Belgium Email Address for Applications: wvdbusscvub.ac.be Contact Information: Prof. Wim Vandenbussche Email: wvdbusscvub.ac.be Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 07-Sep-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.