LINGUIST List 21.4765 Sat Nov 27 2010 Jobs: Historical Socioling: Researcher/PhD Student, Vrije U Brussel 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.     Wim Vandenbussche , Historical Sociolinguistics: Researcher/PhD Student (Full Scholarship), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium Message 1: Historical Sociolinguistics: Researcher/PhD Student (Full Scholarship), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium Date: 26-Nov-2010 From: Wim Vandenbussche <wvdbusscvub.ac.be> Subject: Historical Sociolinguistics: Researcher/PhD Student (Full Scholarship), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium) Department: Centre for linguistics Job Location: Brussels, Belgium Web Address: http://homepages.vub.ac.be/~wvdbussc/vacancy.html Job Rank: Researcher Specialty Areas: Sociolinguistics; Historical Sociolinguistics Description: The Centre for Linguistics at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium) currently has two vacancies for PhD research on 'Foundations for a European social history of language: Language planning in Europe during the long 19th century (1794-1914).' The project is part of ongoing historical-sociolinguistic research at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel on language and society during the long 19th century. Full details about the project can be found at the URL above. The successful candidates 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. Knowledge of Dutch is not essential but willingness to acquire basic Dutch language skills during the project is a plus. Candidates should be aware that the research will encompass a strong comparative dimension (for example by integrating separate national case-studies on language planning in a larger European context, or by analysing crucial factors in various types of language policy across Europe at the time). The candidates are expected to conduct research that will lead to a finished PhD dissertation after 4 years. The successful candidates will in principle be based in Brussels but collaboration with a foreign research institute can be considered. 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 vacancies 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 positions are vacant as of January 1st or February 1st, 2011. Please respond before December 10th, 2010. Application Deadline: 10-Dec-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. dr. Wim Vandenbussche Email: wvdbusscvub.ac.be Phone: 003226292659 Fax: 003226293684 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 27-Nov-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.