LINGUIST List 22.2732 Fri Jul 01 2011 Support: Dutch,English & Semantics: PhD Student, CRISSP HUBrussel, Belgium Editor for this issue: Lili Xia <lxialinguistlist.org> To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/LL/posttolinguist.cfm. Directory         1.     Dany Jaspers , Dutch, English & Semantics: PhD Student, CRISSP HUBrussel, Belgium Message 1: Dutch, English & Semantics: PhD Student, CRISSP HUBrussel, Belgium Date: 01-Jul-2011 From: Dany Jaspers <dany.jaspershubrussel.be> Subject: Dutch, English & Semantics: PhD Student, CRISSP HUBrussel, Belgium E-mail this message to a friend Institution/Organization: CRISSP HUBrussel Department: Letteren Web Address: http://www.crissp.be/events/crisspvacature.html Level: PhD Duties: Project Work Specialty Areas: Semantics Required Language(s): Dutch (nld)                             English (eng) Description: Languages: Dutch and English The Center for Research in Syntax, Semantics and Phonology (CRISSP, www.crissp.be) is a research unit that forms part of the Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel (www.hubrussel.be) in Brussels, and that is affiliated with the Catholic University of Leuven. CRISSP wishes to announce one PhD-position on the formal semantics of proportional quantification in Dutch and English. Tasks: - participation in an MPhil program. - presentation of research results at international conferences. - helping to organize a conference on the project topic. - writing articles for international journals. - writing a PhD dissertation. - participation in CRISSP-activities. Your profile: - an MA degree in Linguistics, or Language(s) with a specialisation in linguistics. - a curious, enterprising, and creative mind; excellent analytical skills. - good writing skills, fluency in Dutch and English. - an interest in relating intricate language data to advanced linguistic theorizing (formal semantics). - an outstanding record of undergraduate and Master's level work. - preferably research experience in the relevant field. - an ability to work independently. Conditions of employment: - The position should begin Oct. 1, 2011. - The successful applicant will be appointed at the Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel for one year. After a positive evaluation, the application can be extended for another three years (in one- or two-year contracts). - The successful applicant will receive a scholarship of approximately 1,800 EUR net per month in the first year, gradually rising to approximately 2,000 EUR per month in the final year. No taxes are due on the scholarship, but social security payments are. - Applicants should be citizens of a country belonging to the Common European Economic Space(which includes Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece,Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, the Czech Republic, the UK and Sweden), or else they should have a permanent residence permit in Belgium or be citizens of a country with which Belgium has a treaty regarding social security. Application procedure: If you are interested in applying, we would like to receive (in Dutch or English): - any further documentation (BA, MA or M.Phil theses, representative articles or term papers). - a letter of application (in which you describe (i) why you are interested in a PhD project, and (ii)why you think you are a good candidate). - your curriculum vitae. - copies of diplomas and grade lists. - names and full contact details of three referees. information: Dr. Dany Jaspers (HUBrussel) dany.jaspershubrussel.be Prof. Dr. Hans Smessaert (KULeuven) Hans.Smessaertarts.kuleuven.be Applications Deadline: 01-Sep-2011 Mailing Address for Applications:         Attn: Dr. Dany Jaspers         HUBrussel - CRISSP         Stormstraat 2         Brussels 1000         Belgium Contact Information:         Dr. Dany Jaspers         dany.jaspershubrussel.be         Phone:+32 479 700 410 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 01-Jul-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.