LINGUIST List 21.3975 Fri Oct 08 2010 Jobs: Syntax: Post Doc, University of Groningen 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.    Mark de Vries, Syntax: Post Doc, University of Groningen, Netherlands Message 1: Syntax: Post Doc, University of Groningen, Netherlands Date: 08-Oct-2010 From: Mark de Vries <mark.de.vriesrug.nl> Subject: Syntax: Post Doc, University of Groningen, Netherlands E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Groningen Department: Linguistics Job Location: Groningen, Netherlands Web Address: http://www.rug.nl/let/onderzoek/onderzoekinstituten/clcg/ Job Rank: Post Doc Specialty Areas: Syntax Description: The Center for Language and Cognition Groningen announces a four-year Postdoc position in generative linguistics (1.0 fte). This job is part of a larger research project called "Incomplete Parenthesis", funded by the European Research Council. The general program investigates the relation between ellipsis phenomena and parenthesis from a theoretical and cross-linguistic perspective. The principal investigator is Dr. Mark de Vries. Furthermore, there are two Postdocs (1 vacancy), two PhD students (vacancies), supporting staff, and there is an international board of advisors. Each researcher will carry out his or her own sub-project, as well as contribute to the overall aims. The provisional title of the relevant Postdoc project is: "Ellipsis and fragmentation in afterthoughts and peripheral adverbial clauses". The complete project proposal can be downloaded from the following deep link: http://www.let.rug.nl/dvries/pdf/erc-project.pdf Requirements - A PhD degree in theoretical linguistics or a related field; - Commitment to the general project; willingness to cooperate; - Affinity with generative syntax, and a broad linguistic interest, including typology and information structure; - Full proficiency in English; motivation to learn Dutch (if applicable). Conditions of employment Starting salary from EUR 3088,- gross per month. An 8% holiday allowance per annum and an end of the year bonus (8,3%) for a full-time position. Starting date: 1 Feb. 2011 Duration of the contract: 4 years Status: employee Appointment: 1.0 fte (including a 0.2 fte teaching load) The position requires residence in Groningen, 38 hours/week research and teaching. Affiliation: the candidates will be affiliated with the 'Syntax and Semantics' group of the Center for Language and Cognition Groningen (CLCG) at the Faculty of Arts of the University of Groningen. This institute embraces all the Linguistics research in the faculty. The University provides a career advisory service for partners of new staff who move to Groningen. The University of Groningen is an equal opportunities employer. As women are still underrepresented in a number of fields, they are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications You can apply for this vacancy until the closing date of 8 November 2010 by accessing the online application form at the URL below. The relevant item is called 'PhD/Postdoc positions Generative syntax and phonology (3,0 fte)', vacancy number 210306-08. When applying, please include: - An extensive letter of motivation in which you describe why you are interested in this project, and why you think you are a good candidate; - Your curriculum vitae (including a list of publications); - If possible, a copy of your diploma and a list of grades; - A copy of an article, paper or thesis (which shows some of your talent); - The names and email addresses of two referees. Interviews will be held on Nov. 19th and 22nd. Application Deadline: 08-Nov-2010 Web Address for Applications: http://www.rug.nl/corporate/vacatures/jobOpportunitiesRUG Contact Information: Dr. Mark de Vries Email: mark.de.vriesrug.nl Phone: 00-31-50-3633688 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 08-Oct-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.