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Wed May 19 2004

Jobs: Lingusitic Theories: Postdoc, Lund University

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    Message 1: Lingusitic Theories: Postdoc Research Fellowship, Lund University

     Date: Tue, 18 May 2004 06:32:13 -0400 (EDT)
    From: carita.paradis <carita.paradisenglund.lu.se>
    Subject: Lingusitic Theories: Postdoc Research Fellowship, Lund University




    University or Organization: Lund University Department: Department of English Rank of Job: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Specialty Areas: English Linguistics Required Language(s): English (Code = ENG)

    Description:

    University of Lund Department of English Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Ref 2148

    DESCRIPTION:

    The Department of English at Lund University in Sweden is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in English linguistics. The research profile of the department involves three main areas. These are semantics/pragmatics, generative syntax and second language acquisition. From September 2004 the new Centre for Language and Literature will provide researchers at Lund with the state-of-the-art equipment for carrying out experiments and for using corpus-based techniques in linguistics ( http://www.sol.lu.se ).

    The ideal candidate for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship will have a strong record in theoretical linguistics and/or empirical methods. He/she will be expected to contribute to the research profile of the Department of English, to present papers at seminars and conferences and to publish internationally.

    PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT This is a 2 +2 year post starting as soon as possible after the selection process is finalized.

    REQUIREMENTS PhD in a relevant field. Eligible for the post are scholars whose theses were completed within the past five years.

    DUTIES 75% research and research-related duties at the graduate level and 25% teaching either at the undergraduate or the graduate level (approximately1-2 courses per term and/or supervision).

    SALARY Salary is in the range SEK 25 000 - 27 000 per month

    FURTHER INFORMATION Interested applicants are invited to make informal contact with Carita Paradis, Associate Professor at the Department of English. Email: carita.paradisenglund.lu.se

    Instructions for how to apply can be obtained from Marianne Edlund, Kansli HT, telephone +46 222 7226 or can be downloaded from: http://www.ht.lu.se/intranet/lediga.php.



    Address for Applications:

    Attn: Rektor f�r Lunds universitet Box 117 Lund, 221 00 Sweden

    Applications are due by 20-Aug-2004

    Contact Information: Associate Professor Carita Paradis Email: carita.paradisenglund.lu.se Tel: +46 46 222 7552 Website: http://www.lu.se