LINGUIST List 22.698 Thu Feb 10 2011 Jobs: General Ling: Phd Positions, U. of Groningen, Netherlands Editor for this issue: Matthew Lahrman <mattlinguistlist.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.     Wyke van der Meer , General Linguistics: Phd Positions, University of Groningen, Netherlands Message 1: General Linguistics: Phd Positions, University of Groningen, Netherlands Date: 09-Feb-2011 From: Wyke van der Meer <w.a.van.der.meerrug.nl> Subject: General Linguistics: Phd Positions, University of Groningen, Netherlands E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Groningen Department: Graduate School of the Humanities Job Location: , Netherlands Web Address: http://www.rug.nl/gradschoolHumanities/index Job Rank: PhD positions Specialty Areas: General Linguistics Description: 3 PhD positions Graduate School of Humanities: Language and Cognition (2,7 fte) (211039-41) Job description The Graduate School of Humanities offers 3 positions to graduates in the Arts. Candidates submit a research proposal (max. 1500 words). They are free to choose their own subject, but it should fit into the field of one of the three research institutes at the Faculty of Arts, in this particular case the Center for Language and Cognition (CLCG)(http://www.rug.nl/let/onderzoek/onderzoekinstituten/clcg/index). Candidates are expected to complete a PhD dissertation within a four-year period. Candidates and their proposals will be judged on: . individual research qualities of the candidate . originality of the research proposal . quality of the proposed methodology incl. sources . prospects of completion within 4 years . feasibility of supervision from existing research fields within the Faculty of Arts. Qualifications . university graduate . MA degree in the Arts . strong motivation to complete a PhD dissertation in four years . proven affinity with chosen subject . indication of research preferences and strategies for the elaboration of the PhD . proven research abilities . fluency in written and spoken English (TOEFL 620, IELTS 7,5, Cambridge Advanced CAE). How to apply For further details and for the application procedure go to: http://www.rug.nl/gradschoolHumanities/admissions/phdPositions/2011phdPo sitionsGsh_Linguistics Application Deadline: 16-Mar-2011 Web Address for Applications: http://www.rug.nl/gradschoolHumanities/admissions/phdPositions/2011phdPositionsGsh_Linguistics Contact Information: Ms Wyke van der Meer Email: w.a.van.der.meerrug.nl 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: 10-Feb-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.