LINGUIST List 15.2208

Tue Aug 3 2004

Jobs: Australian Langs: Researcher, Australia

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fhm, Australian Langs: Researcher, Diwurruwurru-jaru Aboriginal Corp

Message 1: Australian Langs: Researcher, Diwurruwurru-jaru Aboriginal Corp

Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 21:44:29 -0400 (EDT)
From: fhm <fhmunimelb.edu.au>
Subject: Australian Langs: Researcher, Diwurruwurru-jaru Aboriginal Corp

University or Organization: Diwurruwurru-jaru Aboriginal Corporation Rank of Job: Researcher Specialty Areas: Language Description, Australian Languages Required Language(s): Pama-Nyungan

Description:

DIWURRUWURRU-JARU ABORIGINAL CORPORATION

(Katherine Regional Aboriginal Language Centre)

2 x FULL-TIME LINGUIST POSITIONS Diwurruwurru-jaru Aboriginal Corporation (DAC) is an Aboriginal Language Centre responsible for the language activities of the Katherine Region.

DAC has two full-time linguist positions available until 30 June 2005. These positions will be on-going pending further funding. The positions involve conducting research in specific Indigenous languages of the Katherine Region and providing support for language documentation, education and revitalisation programs in the region.

Applicants should have at least a BA degree in linguistics, with an emphasis on typology and descriptive linguistics, and have a demonstrated capacity for field-work in a cross cultural situation. Salary will be in the range of $AUS37,000 to $AUS44,000 p.a. depending on qualifications and experience.

Address for Applications:

Attn: Felicity Meakins PO Box 871 Katherine, Northern Territory 0871 Australia

Position is open until filled.

Contact Information: Robin Hodgson Email: dacadminkathlangcentre.org.au Tel: 61889711233 Fax: 61889710561