Support Announcement:

Level:	PhD
Duty:	Research,Project Work
Linguistic Field(s):	Morphology
Language Specialty:	Greek, Modern None
Application Deadline:	07-Sep-2012
Supporting Institution:	University of Patras Dept. of Philology, Linguistics Division
LL Issue:	23.3103
Posted:	18-Jul-2012
Support Description:	The Department of Philology (Linguistics Division) of the University of Patras (www.philology.upatras.gr) invites applications for a Ph.D. studentship in Linguistics. The successful candidate will receive a three-year scholarship at the Research Committee rate, plus travel and conference funding. There are no tuition fees. The position is available for 36 months starting October 1st 2012, and ending by September 30, 2015 (no extension will be allowed). The research position is available within the THALIS project 'Pontus, Cappadocia, Aivali: In search of Asia Minor Greek'. The aim of the Ph.D. research is to investigate the morphology of Asia Minor dialects and its development through contact with Turkish. The successful candidate must hold an M.A. degree and have a solid background in morphology. A good command of Greek and English is required and a basic knowledge of Turkish will be taken into consideration. (S)he will work at the Laboratory of Modern Greek Dialects of the Dept. of Philology (www.philology.upatras.gr/LMGD/en/index.html) and will have access to the Laboratory's oral and written dialectal archives. (S)he may be asked to conduct some field work and annotate dialectal material for which no previous experience is necessary. Candidates are requested to submit an application for admission to Ph.D. studies at the Dept. of Philology of the University of Patras (Professor A. Ralli), with the following documents: - letter of motivation describing the research interests (500 to 1000 words) - CV - A copy of the MA title and the MA grades transcript - the MA thesis or other sample of writing - 2 letter(s) of recommendation (sent directly by referees) Applications should reach the Dept. of Philology no later than Sept. 7, 2012. Interviews by phone may be conducted before reaching a decision by September 15, 2012. Please send your applications to: Prof. Angela Ralli Dept. of Philology Linguistics Division University of Patras 26504 Rio-Patras Greece Tel/Fax: +30-2610-996230 Cell: +30-6972 819113 E-mail: ralli upatras.gr URL: www.philology.upatras.gr/ralli.angela
Application Mailing Address:	Professor Angela Ralli Dept. of Philology, University of Patras Rio Patras Achaia 26504 Greece
Contact Information:	Professor Angela Ralli ralli@upatras.gr Phone:+30-6972 819113 Fax:+30-2610-996230