LINGUIST List 22.2308 Wed Jun 01 2011 Jobs: Anthro Ling; Morphology; Typology: Doctoral Asst, U of Zurich Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.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.     Fernando Zuniga , Anthropological Linguistics; Morphology; Typology: Doctoral Assistant, University of Zurich, Switzerland Message 1: Anthropological Linguistics; Morphology; Typology: Doctoral Assistant, University of Zurich, Switzerland Date: 31-May-2011 From: Fernando Zuniga <fernando.zunigaspw.uzh.ch> Subject: Anthropological Linguistics; Morphology; Typology: Doctoral Assistant, University of Zurich, Switzerland E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Zurich Department: Department of General Linguistics Job Location: Zurich, Switzerland Web Address: http://www.uzh.ch/spw Job Rank: Doctoral Assistant Specialty Areas: Anthropological Linguistics; Morphology; Typology Description: The General Linguistics Department at the University of Zurich invites applications for two doctoral researchers whose main focus is the description of lesser-studied indigenous languages of the Americas and the morphological typology thereof. Applicants must have completed an M.A. degree in linguistics or equivalent by the time of application and have an acute sensitivity to ethical issues raised by linguistic fieldwork in the region. All candidates must have advanced skills in oral and written English, and those applicants planning to work on Central or South American languages must be fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese by the time of application. Fluency in German is desirable (e.g. for teaching activities) but not necessary. Terms of employment: Full-time four-year contract (starting date: February 1, 2012), with a salary (before taxes) of CHF 40,200 per year the first year, rising to CHF 43,200 the second year and CHF 46,200 the third and fourth years. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, a cover letter with a clear statement of research interests and a detailed description of research skills, a sample of written work, and the names of three referees. Application Deadline: 30-Sep-2011 Mailing Address for Applications: Dr. Fernando Zuniga Plattenstrasse 54 Zürich, ZH 8032 Switzerland Email Address for Applications: fernando.zunigaspw.uzh.ch Contact Information: Dr. Fernando Zuniga Email: fernando.zunigaspw.uzh.ch Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 01-Jun-2011       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.