LINGUIST List 22.793 Wed Feb 16 2011 Jobs: Theoretical and/or Experimental Linguistics: PhD, U of Tromsø 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.     Marit Westergaard , Theoretical and/or Experimental Linguistics: PhD, University of Tromsø, Norway Message 1: Theoretical and/or Experimental Linguistics: PhD, University of Tromsø, Norway Date: 15-Feb-2011 From: Marit Westergaard <marit.westergaarduit.no> Subject: Theoretical and/or Experimental Linguistics: PhD, University of Tromsø, Norway E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Tromsø Department: CASTL Job Location: Tromsø, Norway Web Address: http://castl.uit.no/ Job Rank: PhD Specialty Areas: Linguistic Theories; Theoretical and/or Experimental Linguistics Description: The University of Tromsø currently has a vacant research fellow position for an applicant who wants to pursue a PhD degree in theoretical and/or experimental linguistics. The successful applicant will propose a research project that is compatible with ongoing work at CASTL (see URL above). The Center for Advanced Study in Theoretical Linguistics (CASTL) is a Norwegian Center of Excellence funded by the Research Council of Norway and the University of Tromsø. The core scientific group of the center currently consists of 6 senior researchers, 9 postdocs/researchers and 17 PhD students. CASTL's primary research activity is within generative grammar with a focus on syntax, phonology, and language acquisition. CASTL also runs a Graduate School. The person hired in the advertised position is expected to follow the program of the Graduate School and to complete a doctoral dissertation. A more detailed plan for coursework, research, and teaching will be developed by the employee together with the Graduate School Coordinator shortly after appointment. More information about our Graduate School may be found at: http://castl.uit.no/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=66&Itemid=169 The period of appointment is four years. The PhD study is standardized to three years. The fourth year consists of teaching or other duties for the university, organized according to a distribution formula of 25% per year. The successful applicant will have to document qualifications in theoretical and/or experimental linguistics at the Master's level. Applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. The main emphasis of the assessment will be on the applicant's potential for research, as evident from: Master's thesis or equivalent, other scholarly works and project description. Work experience and teaching qualifications as well as administrative and organizational experience will also be plus. Any relevant information must be submitted along with the application. How to apply The application is to be submitted electronically on the application form available at "Apply for this job" at the application URL below. Please quote "2011/251" in your application. In addition, applicants must send 5 copies of the following: the application, a 5-7 page description outlining a possible dissertation project, a CV, certified copies of diplomas, references, a list of scholarly works and a filled-out application form for admission to the PhD study (an application form may be found by the following link: http://www2.uit.no/ikbViewer/Content/169139/Ph.d.-s%F8knadsskjema-engelsk2010-vedleggtilstipends%F8knad.doc) to the address below. Applicants should also have 3 copies of the scholarly works that should be taken into consideration for evaluation sent to the address below. The copies should be arranged as 3 complete sets. Please quote "2011/251" in your application. All documentation that is to be evaluated must be certified and translated into English or a Scandinavian language. Submissions must be postmarked within the application deadline. Both shipments must be marked with the reference number of the announcement. For further information, please contact: Professor and Center Director Marit Westergaard Phone number (+ 47) 776 44256 E-mail: marit.westergaarduit.no Head of Administration Tore Bentz Phone number (+ 47) 776 44751 E-mail: tore.bentzuit.no Application Deadline: 28-Mar-2011 Mailing Address for Applications: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education University of Tromsø N-9037 Tromsø Norway Web Address for Applications: http://www.jobbnorge.no/job.aspx?jobid=72665 Contact Information: Professor and Center Director Marit Westergaard Email: marit.westergaarduit.no Phone: 4777644256 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 16-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.