LINGUIST List 22.4614 Fri Nov 18 2011 Jobs: German; Neurolinguistics: Postdoctoral Researcher, U of Marburg 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.     Ina Bornkessel-Schlesewsky , German; Neurolinguistics: Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Marburg, Germany Message 1: German; Neurolinguistics: Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Marburg, Germany Date: 17-Nov-2011 From: Ina Bornkessel-Schlesewsky <ibokestaff.uni-marburg.de> Subject: German; Neurolinguistics: Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Marburg, Germany E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Marburg Department: Department of Germanic Linguistics Job Location: Marburg, Germany Web Address: http://www.uni-marburg.de/fb09/igs/ Job Rank: Post Doc Specialty Areas: Neurolinguistics Required Language(s): German (deu) Description: The Department of Germanic Linguistics at the University of Marburg is seeking to fill the position of a postdoctoral researcher (salary according to EG 13 TV-H; i.e. approx. EUR 3110-3640 / month before taxes commensurate with experience, amounting to approx. EUR 1844-2082 / month after taxes and including health insurance) for the duration of three years. Starting date: January 1st 2012 or soon thereafter. The position is part of the research unit 'Exploring the building blocks of language' ('Fundierung linguistischer Basiskategorien'; financed by the German state of Hesse as part of the LOEWE programme), which aims to identify empirically grounded concepts and categories for linguistic theorising by combining empirical insights from neurolinguistics, language acquisition, language variation and change as well as linguistic typology. The postdoctoral researcher will conduct experiments on the learnability (plasticity) of hypothesised fundamental building blocks in the domains of phonology and the syntax-semantics interface using EEG and fMRI. He/she will also assist other projects within the research unit with experimental design and other methodology-related issues. We offer excellent facilities for the study of language from a neuroscientific perspective, including two EEG laboratories plus a mobile EEG setup, a new research-dedicated 3T MRI scanner as well as eye-tracking and reaction time laboratories. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in linguistics, psychology or a related field and will have prior experience with neuroscientific methodologies in language processing. Experience with EEG-based measures is particularly important, but additional familiarity with fMRI would be beneficial. He/she will have a good knowledge of experimental design and statistics and good programming skills. As some of the experimental work within the resarch unit will involve different German dialects, a willingness to travel and conduct mobile EEG experiments is essential. The candidate should also have an excellent command of English, good interpersonal skills and the ability to supervise students and research assistants. Knowledge of German is not required when taking up the position, but we do expect an interest in learning the language. Applications should include the names and contact details of three referees. Any questions about the position may be directed to Prof. Ina Bornkessel- Schlesewsky (ibokestaff.uni-marburg.de). Please send your application via e-mail to Prof. Ina Bornkessel-Schlesewsky (ibokestaff.uni- marburg.de), quoting reference fb09-0019-wmz-2011. Review of applications will begin immediately, but will continue until the position is filled. Application Deadline: (Open until filled) Email Address for Applications: ibokestaff.uni-marburg.de Contact Information: Prof. Ina Bornkessel-Schlesewsky Email: ibokestaff.uni-marburg.de Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 18-Nov-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.