LINGUIST List 21.3810 Wed Sep 29 2010 Jobs: English Linguistics; Syntax: Doctoral Assistant, U of Geneva Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, 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.    Eric Haeberli, English Linguistics; Syntax: Doctoral Assistant, University of Geneva, Switzerland Message 1: English Linguistics; Syntax: Doctoral Assistant, University of Geneva, Switzerland Date: 29-Sep-2010 From: Eric Haeberli <eric.haeberliunige.ch> Subject: English Linguistics; Syntax: Doctoral Assistant, University of Geneva, Switzerland E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Geneva Department: Department of English Job Location: Geneva, Switzerland Web Address: http://www.unige.ch/lettres/angle/index_en.html Job Rank: Doctoral Assistant Specialty Areas: Syntax; English Linguistics Description: Doctoral assistant position in the English Department of the University of Geneva Starting date: 1 February 2011. Specifications: Applicants must have an MA (or equivalent degree) in linguistics or in English (with a specialisation in linguistics). Advanced skills in English are required. Applicants are expected to have their research interests in the field of syntax. Preference will be given to candidates whose research focuses on English historical syntax and/or comparative Germanic syntax. Duties: Teaching in English linguistics (3 hours per week), contribution to administrative tasks, doctoral research. Terms of employment: Two-year contract, renewable twice for periods of two years and one year respectively, for a total of five years. 70% in the first two years, full time in the remaining three years. Salary: 46'153 CHF (ca. 35'000 EUR) per year before taxes in the first year, rising to 78'371 CHF (ca. 59'000 EUR) in the final year. Application procedure: Candidates are asked to send a cover letter, three copies of their CV, a copy of their MA certificate and a brief description of the doctoral project they wish to pursue to the address given below. Application Deadline: 31-Oct-2010 Mailing Address for Applications: Mrs Clare Tierque Département de langue et littérature anglaises Université de Genève 5, rue de Candolle 1211 Genève 4 Switzerland Contact Information: Eric Haeberli Email: eric.haeberliunige.ch Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 29-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.