University or Organization: Universität zu Köln
Job Location: 51105 Köln, Germany
Job Title: Postdoc Research Position (f/m/x) Chair of Diachronic Linguistics
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Faculty of Arts and Humanities
POSTDOC RESEARCH POSITION (F/M/X)
Chair of Diachronic Linguistics | English Department I

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region. Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in science, technology, and administration.

There is currently an „English Linguistics“ postdoc position (f/m/x) to be filled in Prof. Dr. Beatrix Busse’s team. The focus could be on corpus linguistics, sociolinguistics of historical linguistics or the history of English. In addition to the role of English, the impact of linguistics on social issues and overcoming the major social challenges in research, teaching, and learning (4 SWS per semester in the Department of English Studies), innovation and transfer are also important. As well as administrative tasks, participation in projects such as heiURBAN, HeidelGram (https://heidelgram.de/) or EUniWell (https://www.euniwell.eu/) is expected.

YOUR TASKS
- Teach two courses per semester (4 SWS)
- Regularly present results at national and international scientific conferences and aid in scientific communication and transfer activities
- Corpus compilation and annotation
- Develop corpus-specific software
- Help supervise (student) research assistants

YOUR PROFILE
- Very good to excellent PhD in English studies, English linguistics, computer-/corpus linguistics, or in another relevant discipline
- Excellent command of English in spoken and written form
- An interest in and prior knowledge of qualitative and quantitative corpus linguistic methodology and in annotating linguistic data (XML, TEI etc.) OR substantiated knowledge of programming in Python, basic knowledge in software engineering, natural language processing, and network and graph analysis OR an interest and willingness to acquire these skills
- Preferably knowledge in working with databases and SQL, Git, basic knowledge of machine learning

WE OFFER
- Interdisciplinary tasks
- Working in a dynamic and international team
- A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
- Support in balancing work and family life
- Extensive advanced training opportunities
- Occupational health management offers
- Flexible working time models
- Opportunity to work remotely

The University of Cologne is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Women are especially encouraged to apply and will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Gender Equality Act of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome people with disabilities/ special needs or of equal status.

The position is available immediately on a full-time basis (39,83 hours per week). It is limited until 30.09.2026. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary will be based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.

Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications without a photo using the web address below. The reference number is Wiss2306-25. For further inquiries, please contact the professor below.

Application Deadline: 04-Aug-2023
Mailing Address for Applications:

Web Address for Applications: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de/bewerben/1322
Contact Information:
Dr Nina Dumrukcic
Email: [email protected]