LINGUIST List 23.774 Wed Feb 15 2012 Jobs: Syntax: PhD Studentships, University of Cambridge 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.     Ian Roberts , Syntax: PhD Studentships, University of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Message 1: Syntax: PhD Studentships, University of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Date: 15-Feb-2012 From: Ian Roberts <igr20cam.ac.uk> Subject: Syntax: PhD Studentships, University of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Cambridge Department: Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics Job Location: Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Web Address: http://www.mml.cam.ac.uk/jobs/PhD_Linguistics.pdf Job Rank: PhD Studentships Specialty Areas: Syntax Description: Applications are invited for 3 PhD studentships covering the period 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2015, working under the general supervision of Prof. Ian Roberts in the Faculty of Modern & Medieval Languages (although each student will in fact be assigned to a 4-member PhD committee). This award has become available as a result of an ERC Advanced Grant "Rethinking Comparative Syntax" (see http://www.mml.cam.ac.uk/dtal/research/recos/). Successful applicants for these awards are expected to begin PhD study on 1 October 2012 and will receive a student stipend sufficient to meet the fees and maintenance requirements. Qualification Requirements: Candidates should hold or be in the process of obtaining a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Linguistics, with a specialisation in Syntax, and have attained or expect to obtain a mark of distinction. Excellent writing skills in English and knowledge of some language(s) other than English are desirable. Eligible candidates must submit an advanced proposal of research relevant to the "Rethinking Comparative Syntax" project, specifying how their research would contribute to the typological and theoretical goals of the project. Applicants are encouraged to look at the project website (http://www.mml.cam.ac.uk/dtal/research/recos/) to identify one or more areas of research to which they feel they would be able to contribute via their doctoral work. Applicants can be from the UK, EU or overseas. Application Procedure: Applications should be made directly to the Faculty of Modern & Medieval Languages. Successful candidates will subsequently be asked to make a formal application through the Board of Graduate Studies. Applications should be made on the University graduate application form (GRADSAF), available at: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/gradstud/prospec/pdf/gradsaf1213.pdf, and include the following supporting documents: - 2 academic references - Transcripts or degree certificates - English Language Score Report (if English is not your first language) - 500-1000 word research proposal Completed applications should be emailed or posted to Ms Siobhán Carew at the application address below, tel: (01223) 335010, email: sw334cam.ac.uk, by the closing date of 14 March 2012. Incomplete applications will not be considered. In the Research Statement, candidates are required to outline their original research proposal and explain how it will fit the Project, "Rethinking Comparative Syntax". Applicants should specify Professor Ian Roberts as supervisor on their application forms and are encouraged to contact Professor Roberts (igr20cam.ac.uk) to discuss the ERC project, Cambridge College selection, and their applications. For full details of these positions and also of the application procedure, please see: http://www.mml.cam.ac.uk/jobs/PhD_Linguistics.pdf Application Deadline: 14-Mar-2012 Mailing Address for Applications: Ms Siobhán Carew Faculty of Modern & Medieval Languages Sidgwick Avenue Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB3 9DA United Kingdom Email Address for Applications: sw334cam.ac.uk Contact Information: Prof. Ian Roberts Email: igr20cam.ac.uk Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 15-Feb-2012       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.