LINGUIST List 21.5186 Mon Dec 20 2010 Jobs: Lang Documentation, Phonetics: Scientist, Haskins Laboratories Editor for this issue: Erin Smith <erinlinguistlist.org> New! Visit LL's Multitree project for over 1000 trees dynamically generated from scholarly hypotheses about language relationships:             http://multitree.linguistlist.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.     Douglas H. Whalen , Language Documentation, Phonetics: Scientist, Haskins Laboratories, Connecticut, USA Message 1: Language Documentation, Phonetics: Scientist, Haskins Laboratories, Connecticut, USA Date: 20-Dec-2010 From: Douglas H. Whalen <whalenhaskins.yale.edu> Subject: Language Documentation, Phonetics: Scientist, Haskins Laboratories, Connecticut, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Haskins Laboratories Job Location: Connecticut, USA Web Address: http://www.haskins.yale.edu Job Rank: Scientist Specialty Areas: Language Documentation; Phonetics Required Language(s): Arapaho (arp)                             Nahuatl, Guerrero (ngu)                             Tarahumara, Central (tar) Description: A new NSF-funded project invites applications for a two-year post-doctoral level scientific position in the phonetics of endangered languages. The languages to be studied are Arapaho (arp), Tarahumara (tar) and Nahuatl (ngu). Applications are welcome from scholars who study phonetics and/or multimedia data processing and archiving. The researcher will be responsible for making phonetic measurements on existing datasets, collecting new data, and maintaining archival records of the project. Familiarity with Algonquian and/or Uto-Aztecan languages is a plus. Fluency in Spanish is desirable. Excellent organizational skills, the ability to keep to deadlines, and an attention to detail are essential. Applicants must have completed all the requirements for the Ph.D. (or equivalent) by the time of appointment. Foreign applicants must be able to obtain an H1b visa. The position will remain open until filled and can begin immediately. Applicants should send the following materials in PDF format by email attachment to whalenhaskins.yale.edu, with the subject heading of "Scientist Application": 1) a cover letter: Please detail your experience in acoustic analysis and multimedia linguistic data archiving. Also include the names and address of three individuals who can write letters of recommendation. 2) a full curriculum vitae 3) a two-page summary of the dissertation 4) a writing sample consisting of either a dissertation chapter or an article Address inquiries to Douglas H. Whalen at the application email listed below. For a general description of Haskins Laboratories, see our website. For an abstract of the project, see: http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=0966411 We will be interviewing at the LSA meeting in Pittsburgh. AA/EOE: Applications from women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Email Address for Applications: whalenhaskins.yale.edu Contact Information: Douglas H. Whalen Email: whalenhaskins.yale.edu Phone: 203-865-6163 Fax: 203-865-8963 New! Visit LL's Multitree project for over 1000 trees dynamically generated from scholarly hypotheses about language relationships:             http://multitree.linguistlist.org/ Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 20-Dec-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.