LINGUIST List 22.904 Wed Feb 23 2011 Jobs: Interactional Foundations of Lang: Post Doc, Max Planck Institute 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.     Edith Sjoerdsma , Interactional Foundations of Language: Post Doc, Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics, Netherlands Message 1: Interactional Foundations of Language: Post Doc, Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics, Netherlands Date: 22-Feb-2011 From: Edith Sjoerdsma <Edith.Sjoerdsmampi.nl> Subject: Interactional Foundations of Language: Post Doc, Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics, Netherlands E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics Department: Language & Cognition Job Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands Web Address: http://www.mpi.nl/ Job Rank: Post Doc Specialty Areas: Interactional Foundations of Language Description: Postdoctoral Research Positions: Interactional Foundations of Language In connection with the ERC Advanced Grant to Stephen Levinson, three postdoctoral staff positions are expected to be available from June 1st 2011, in the general field of the study of human communication interaction. The research will have two foci: (i) interactional timing and synchronization, and (ii) the process of action and speech act recognition. We are now looking for researchers who can address either or both of these foci from at least one of the following methodologies: (a) interactive analysis of a non-Indo-European language (or any sign language) using corpus methods and statistics (b) developmental studies of interaction with pre-linguistic infants and/or children to the age of seven using experimental techniques (c) studies of online processing during interactive language use with e.g. EEG or eye-tracking The positions will be for one or two years in the first instance, renewable for up to five years. Pure research positions, with access to all the requisite lab facilities (cognitive neuroimaging, reaction time, baby-lab, etc.), they offer excellent opportunities to learn new techniques and build a vita. The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer. The business of the institute is conducted in English and candidates should have excellent written and spoken command of this language. Applicants are advised to explore the MPI for Psycholinguistics website (e.g. http://www.mpi.nl/research/research-projects/interactional-foundations-of-language), http://www.mpi.nl/news/levinson-awarded-prestigious-erc-advance-grant). Applications should include a vita, a clear statement of personal research goals, a description of special research skills, attached sample publications, and the names of three referees. Applications will be considered on an on-going basis until the positions are filled. Please send applications (in English) electronically to: Edith Sjoerdsma, email address below (secretary to Prof. S.C. Levinson) Application Deadline: Open until filled. Email Address for Applications: Edith.Sjoerdsmampi.nl Contact Information: Ms Edith Sjoerdsma Email: Edith.Sjoerdsmampi.nl Phone: 0031243521276 Fax: 0031243521300 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 23-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.