LINGUIST List 25.1113
Wed
Mar 05 2014
Jobs: Phonetics: Post
Doc, Scuola Normale Superiore
Editor for this issue:
Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 03-Mar-2014
From: Pier Marco Bertinetto
<bertinetto
sns.it>
Subject: Phonetics: Post Doc,
Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa, Italy
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University or Organization: Scuola Normale
Superiore
Department: Laboratorio di Linguistica
Job Location: Pisa, Italy
Web Address:
http://linguistica.sns.it/
Job Title: Assegno di ricerca / Research
fellowship
Job Rank: Post Doc
Specialty Areas: Phonetics
Description:
Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa announces a
selection for a research contract on the
following project: “Acoustic and articulatory
analyses of speech data”. The goal is to
investigate phonetic aspects of various
languages, including different Italian
varieties. The focus will be on experimental
validation via acoustic and articulatory
analysis, based on sound phonological
reasoning.
The candidate must participate in the design of
experiments, run the experimental procedure,
perform data analysis, evaluate the results and
contribute in writing the relevant paper, in
close collaboration with the staff of
Laboratorio di Linguistica of Scuola Normale
Superiore on projects therein developed in the
areas of “Speech perception and production” and
“Prosody and phonotactics”
Duration of contracts: 2 years (estimated
starting: June 2014)
Gross annual compensation inclusive of all
taxes: € 25.000,00
Net monthly compensation: € 1.581,00
The application must be received by April 8th
2014
Candidates may read the official announcement
at: LINK.
Requisites
Eligible candidates must have completed a PhD
in Linguistics or Phonetics (or related
disciplines), or must have obtained it by the
effective date of the contract and not later
than May 31st 2014.
Candidates with the following kind of
scientific experience will be especially
welcome for this selection:
- knowledge in techniques of experimental
statistics and in psycholinguistic methods;
- documented experience with at least one of
the following experimental facilities:
electropalatograph, glottograph,
UTI-ecograph.
Initial knowledge of Italian is not
required.
How to apply
Candidates must submit:
- the application, based on the attached model,
written on paper with original signature;
- the photocopy (non-authenticated) of a valid
identification document;
- a signed and up-dated curriculum vitae
containing a detailed description of the
educational career and professional
experience;
- a signed list of all publications with the
exact web-address, or alternatively a CD
containing the relevant files of all documents.
If the publications are in English, French,
German, or Spanish, they can be presented in
the original; otherwise, they must be
accompanied by a translation in one of the
above languages, with authenticated
translation;
- a signed list of the aforementioned
documents, qualifications, publications.
- possibly, reference letters of experts in the
field, to be enclosed in the same envelope
containing the application.
To submit the application, candidates can use
one of the following options:
- deliver it at “Ufficio Protocollo” [Documents
Registry Office] of Scuola Normale Superiore at
the application address below;
- send it to the application address. Please
write on the envelope “Bando n. 99 – research
position on “Acoustic and articulatory analyses
of speech data”. The application must reach the
Documents Registry Office by the deadline; the
postmark applied by the original post office
will not be considered;
- send it by electronic mail through an Italian
certified electronic mail address (PEC - Posta
Elettronica Certificata) to the application
email below. Instructions available at: PEC or
PEC-ENGLISH.
No other delivery method will be accepted.
Administrative information may be requested
from V. Senesi ( (0039) 050/509549 – email:
valentina.senesi
sns.it) or P. Guarguaglini ((0039)
050/509723 – email: paola.guarguaglini
sns.it).
Informal inquiries can be addressed to Prof.
P.M. Bertinetto bertinetto
sns.it or Dr. C. Celata
celata
sns.it.
Application Deadline: 08-Apr-2014
Ufficio Protocollo of Scuola Normale
Superiore
Via del Castelletto 11
Pisa 56126
Italy
Email Address for Applications:
protocollo
pec.sns.it
Web Address for Applications:
http://www.sns.it/en/servizi/job/assegnidiricerca/assegno099/
Contact Information:
Pier Marco Bertinetto
Email: bertinetto
sns.it
Page Updated: 05-Mar-2014