LINGUIST List 4.173

Thu 11 Mar 1993

Jobs: Postdoc, Dissertation Fellowship

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1. BARBARA PARTEE, Postdoctoral Traineeship
2. Curt Rice, Job announcement: graduate stipend: English grammar

POSTDOCTORAL TRAINEESHIP IN PSYCHOLINGUISTICS

The Departments of Linguistics and Psychology at the University
of Massachusetts/Amherst anticipate the availability of one
postdoctoral traineeship, contingent upon funding. The NIH-
sponsored traineeship provides advanced training in linguistic
and psychological perspectives on psycholinguistics. Holders of
the PhD degree in linguistics, psychology, or allied disciplines
may apply. Current stipend for individuals with no post-doctoral
experience is $18,600. Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens and
permanent residents. Initial appointment will be for one year
with the possibility of a one-year renewal. No interview is
required. Send vita, statement of interests, reprints, and three
letters of recommendation to Prof. Charles Clifton, Department of
Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003. The
traineeship will become available after July 1, 1993.
Applications will be reviewed beginning April 1. The University
of Massachusetts is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer;
applications from women and minorities are encouraged.

JOB VACANCY: Universitetet i Trondheim
Please distribute this to any potentially interested candidates.

The English Department at the University of Trondheim announces a
new stipendiat position. This is a position in which the primary
responsibility is carrying out research for a dissertation and writing
that dissertation, with the idea that the candidate will have already
completed an MA.

The Department would most prefer a candidate with a background in
English Grammar, understood widely, e.g., modern English,
diachronic studies, text linguistics, discourse analysis, pragmatics.
All other things being equal, a candidate with a project in the field of
pragmatics will be chosen.

The salary is 16,585 Norwegian crowns per month (current rate is
approx. 6.8 crowns per USD).

Among other things, the application must include a thesis proposal.

I would be delighted to fax anyone the official text, or to take any
questions regarding this position. Questions can also be addressed by
telephone to Prof. Nils-Lennart Johannesson at 011 47 7 59 67 92.
The application deadline is April 15, 1993, and this is NOT flexible;
however, the starting date is flexible.
Proficiency in Norwegian is NOT a requirement for this position.

Curt Rice
curt.riceavh.unit.no