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To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Mark de Vries , Generative Linguistics: PhD Students, University of Groningen, Netherlands Message 1: Generative Linguistics: PhD Students, University of Groningen, Netherlands Date: 12-Oct-2010 From: Mark de Vries <mark.de.vriesrug.nl> Subject: Generative Linguistics: PhD Students, 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/index Job Rank: PhD Students Specialty Areas: Phonology; Syntax; Generative Linguistics Description: The Center for Language and Cognition Groningen announces two PhD student positions in generative linguistics (syntax and phonology). These 4-year PhD positions are 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 titles of the relevant PhD projects are: (i) "Reporting and comment clauses cross-linguistically, and the issue of discontinuous anaphora" and (ii) "Prosodic features of incomplete parentheses". The complete project proposal can be downloaded from the following deep link: http://www.let.rug.nl/dvries/pdf/erc-project.pdf Requirements - An MA 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, information structure, and prosody; - Full proficiency in English; motivation to learn Dutch (if applicable). Conditions of employment The University of Groningen offers a salary of EUR 2,042 gross per month in the first year to EUR 2,612 gross per month in the fourth year (figures based on full employment). Starting date: 1 Feb. 2011 Duration of the contract: 4 years Appointment: 1.0 fte (employee status) The position requires residence in Groningen, 38 hours/week research and research training, and must result in a PhD dissertation. After the first year there will be an assessment of the candidates' results and the progress of the project to decide whether the employment will be continued. 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 PhD candidate will be enrolled in the research training program of the Graduate School for the Humanities. PhD Students will also participate in the Netherlands Graduate School of Linguistics (LOT). 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 any); - 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: 13-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.