LINGUIST List 23.1713: Jobs: Semantics: Post Doc, University of Konstanz

LINGUIST List 23.1713
Tue Apr 03 2012 Jobs: Semantics: Post Doc, University of Konstanz Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org>
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Date: 02-Apr-2012 From: Doris Penka <doris.penkauni-konstanz.de> Subject: Semantics: Post Doc, University of Konstanz, Germany E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Konstanz Department: Department of Linguistics Job Location: Konstanz, Germany Web Address: http://www.uni-konstanz.de Job Rank: Post Doc Specialty Areas: Semantics Description: The University of Konstanz is one of the nine Universities of Excellence in the Federal Republic of Germany. The Department of Linguistics invites applications for a Post Doc Position in Semantics The research position is available within the project 'Decomposition of comparative and superlative quantificational noun phrases at the syntax/semantics interface' funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The aim of the project is to develop a fully compositional analysis of noun phrases involving comparative or superlative morphology. It applies methods from formal semantics, syntax and pragmatics, as well as empirical methods in corpus linguistics and questionnaire studies. The research project is based at the Department of Linguistics and the Zukunftskolleg of the University of Konstanz. The appointment is at 100% of the German Salary Scale 13 TV-L. The position is a maternity leave replacement and expected to be available from April 20, 2012 until March 31, 2014. The successful candidate will hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Linguistics and have a strong background in formal semantics, and ideally in syntax and/or pragmatics. A research specialization in one of the areas related to the project (semantics of degree constructions) is desired. Job responsibilities will primarily consist in contributing to the development of the project via original research and in carrying out supporting tasks related to the project. Candidates are requested to apply with the following documents: − Motivation letter describing research interests − CV including complete list of publications − Electronic copies of three representative publications − Letters of recommendation or names and addresses of people we could contact E-mail applications using pdf-documents are welcome. The University of Konstanz is an equal opportunity employer and tries to increase the number of women in research and teaching. The University of Konstanz supports a "Dual Career Program". Information can be obtained from: http://www.uni-konstanz.de/dcc. The University of Konstanz has been certified by the Hertie Foundation to be a family-friendly institution. The University is committed to promote the compatibility of work and family life. The University of Konstanz encourages disabled persons to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact + 49(0)7531 / 88-4895). Please send your applications or further inquiries (preferably by e-mail) including the reference number 2012 / 051 to Dr. Doris Penka, application address and email address below. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Application Deadline: 30-Apr-2012 (Open until filled) Mailing Address for Applications: Dr. Doris Penka Zukunftskolleg und Fachbereich Sprachwissenschaft Universität Konstanz, Box 216 Konstanz 78457 Germany Email Address for Applications: doris.penkauni-konstanz.de Contact Information: Doris Penka Email: doris.penkauni-konstanz.de This Year the LINGUIST List hopes to raise $67,000. This money will go to help keep the List running by supporting all of our Student Editors for the coming year. See below for donation instructions, and don't forget to check out Fund Drive 2012 site! http://linguistlist.org/fund-drive/2012/ There are many ways to donate to LINGUIST! 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