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To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Associate Dean (Research) , Language, Culture and Cognition; Grammar and Interaction: Post Doc, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Message 1: Language, Culture and Cognition; Grammar and Interaction: Post Doc, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Date: 17-Jan-2011 From: Associate Dean (Research) <AD-HASS-RESEARCHntu.edu.sg> Subject: Language, Culture and Cognition; Grammar and Interaction: Post Doc, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Nanyang Technological University Department: College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Job Location: Singapore, Singapore Web Address: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/hss/ Job Rank: Post Doc Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Language, Culture & Cognition; Interactional Linguistics Required Language(s): English (eng) Description: The College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, invites applications for up to 12 postdoctoral fellowships for the Academic Year 2011. The College comprises 3 Schools: Humanities and Social Sciences; Art, Design, and Media; and Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information. This year, fellowships will be available at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences in Linguistics and Multilingual Studies for the following topics: 1. Language, Culture and Cognition The study of the neuro-cognitive basis of speech and language processing, using behavioral, Event-related Potential, and functional and structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging methods. Supervisor: Asst/P Alice Chan 2. Grammar and Interaction Research into the interface between grammatical structure and conversational structure, using naturally occurring data. Supervisor: Prof Luke Kang Kwong Successful applicants will be attached to a relevant academic division within the School. Details of the research areas and job specifications can be downloaded at the application URL below. For details of the School, please visit the web address above. Application Applicants should possess a doctoral degree issued no more than 3 years prior to the time of application. Applications must be submitted in one single document (Microsoft Word format) using the official application form, which can be downloaded at http://cohass.ntu.edu.sg/RESEARCH/POSTDOCTORAL/Pages/Application.aspx. Please send completed application forms to the Associate Dean (Research) at the email address below. Applications must reach the College by 31 Mar, 2011. Further Information Postdoctoral fellowships are for one year, renewable for a second year, subject to satisfactory performance. Postdoctoral fellows may be required to assist in teaching, up to the equivalent of one semester-based course per academic year. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, consistently ranks among the top 100 universities in the world in the current university league tables. It offers attractive remuneration and benefits. For information about the University, please visit http://www.ntu.edu.sg. For information concerning the postdoctoral fellowships, please contact: School of Humanities and Social Sciences: Associate Professor Rebecca Ang, Associate Chair (Research) Email: VD-HSS-RESntu.edu.sg Tel: (65) 6316-8733 Application Deadline: 31-Mar-2011 Email Address for Applications: AD-HASS-RESEARCHntu.edu.sg Web Address for Applications: http://cohass.ntu.edu.sg/Research/postdoctoral/Pages/Information.aspx Contact Information: Associate Dean (Research) Email: AD-HASS-RESEARCHntu.edu.sg New! 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