LINGUIST List 21.3580 Thu Sep 09 2010 Support: Anthropological Linguistics: PhD Student, James Cook U, Australia Editor for this issue: Matthew Lahrman <mattlinguistlist.org> To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/LL/posttolinguist.cfm. Directory         1.    Alexandra Aikhenvald, Anthropological Linguistics: PhD Student, James Cook University, Australia Message 1: Anthropological Linguistics: PhD Student, James Cook University, Australia Date: 07-Sep-2010 From: Alexandra Aikhenvald <Alexandra.Aikhenvaldjcu.edu.au> Subject: Anthropological Linguistics: PhD Student, James Cook University, Australia E-mail this message to a friend Institution/Organization: James Cook University Department: The Cairns Institute Web Address: http://jcu.edu.au Level: PhD Duties: Research Specialty Areas: Anthropological Linguistics Description: A special PhD scholarship is now available at the Cairns Institute, Language and culture research group: Unlocking a tropical language: focus on Papua New Guinea There is an outstanding opportunity for a well-qualified and socially motivated student of linguistics to take up a PhD scholarship within the exciting new Cairns Institute at James Cook University. New Guinea is home to the greatest linguistic diversity in the world. There are many fascinating languages with intricate grammatical structures which mirror the social, economic and geographical environment in which they are spoken. All are threatened by the encroaching tide of globalization. Maintaining and documenting their language is a key factor for community well-being and sustainable development. Those demanding urgent attention include languages of Manus Province, the Sepik area and the Huon Peninsula. Stipend: $22,500 per annum tax free plus $7,000 project support (one off) Applications Deadline: 30-Oct-2010 Mailing Address for Applications:         Attn: Prof Alexandra Aikhenvald         CI JCU McGregor Road         Cairns Qld 4870         Australia Web Address for Applications: http://jcu.edu.au/grs Contact Information:         Prof Alexandra Aikhenvald         The Cairns Institute and School of Arts and Social Sciences,         James Cook University, Cairns         Alexandra.Aikhenvaldjcu.edu.au         Phone:61-7-40421117         Fax:61-7-40421890 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 09-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.