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To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Ian Roberts , Syntax: Researcher, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom Message 1: Syntax: Researcher, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom Date: 14-Feb-2011 From: Ian Roberts <igr20cam.ac.uk> Subject: Syntax: Researcher, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Cambridge Department: Linguistics Department Job Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom Web Address: http://www.mml.cam.ac.uk/ling/ Job Rank: Researcher Specialty Areas: Syntax Description: Research Associate on 5-year ERC-funded 'Reconsidering Comparative Syntax' Project Applications are invited for the post of Research Associate (RA) in the Linguistics Department, working with Prof. Ian Roberts. This vacancy is connected to the award of an ERC Advanced Grant, entitled 'Rethinking Comparative Syntax', for the period 2011-16. The project will be based at the University of Cambridge. The research team comprises, in addition to Roberts, Dr Theresa Biberauer (Senior Research Associate), Dr Michelle Sheehan (Research Associate) and Professor Anders Holmberg (Newcastle University, consultant). Five PhD students will also be appointed in October 2011 and 2012. The principal activity of the RA will be to undertake research in one of the main areas described in the project proposal (see link below), preferably in the area of the crosslinguistic analysis of, broadly speaking, 'discourse-configurationality' and related phenomena. The project will also involve conferences and joint publications in which the RA will play a key part. The RA will be expected to be willing to branch into new language areas and areas of specialization, and to be a proactive, productive team player as part of the group. You will be required to hold a PhD and will have demonstrable interests in one or more fields covered by the project. You will also demonstrate a thorough command of current Chomskyan syntactic theory, a track record in comparative syntactic research, and excellent writing skills in English. You will be aiming to produce an independent monograph in a project-relevant area distinct from your doctoral dissertation, preferably by the end of the project (May 2016). You will also be involved in supervising and mentoring project PhD students. You may also be asked to contribute to Departmental teaching, supervising for undergraduate courses, and assisting in MPhil courses and Tripos examinations. Completed applications, including a CHRIS 6 form (available at http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/), a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, an outline (ca. 1000 words) of your proposed research contribution to the project, a list of publications, and the names and addresses of two referees who are familiar with your work in the relevant field, should be sent to the application address below or by e-mail to the application e-mail address below. The deadline for applications is 11am on 9 March, 2011. Interview Date: 14/03/2011 You are requested to ask your referees to write directly to The Secretary of the Appointments Committee by the same date. You are also invited to submit up to two recent examples of your work for consideration by the Committee, or, in the case of published work, to draw the Committee's attention to items of special relevance to your application. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to give a short presentation as part of the interview process. Due to funding limitations, the salary for this pensionable post will be in the range of £27,319 to £29,983 pa. The appointment will run from 1 June 2011 for 60 months, and is subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary 6-month period. Further particulars and a copy of the project proposal can be found at http://www.mml.cam.ac.uk/jobs/. You are welcome to seek further information by contacting Prof. Ian Roberts via e-mail, e-mail address below. Quote Reference: GN07723 The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. Application Deadline: 09-Mar-2011 Mailing Address for Applications: Ms Louise Balshaw Secretary of the Appointments Committee Faculty of Modern & Medieval Languages Sidgwick Avenue Cambridge CB3 9DA United Kingdom Email Address for Applications: lb358cam.ac.uk Contact Information: Prof. Ian Roberts Email: igr20cam.ac.uk Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 14-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.