LINGUIST List 27.1591
Tue Apr 05 2016
Jobs: Pragmatics; Psycholinguistics; Semantics: Post Doc, University of Toronto
Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 04-Apr-2016
From: Craig Chambers <craig.chambers
utoronto.ca>
Subject: Pragmatics; Psycholinguistics; Semantics: Post Doc, University of Toronto, Greater Toronto Area, Canada
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Department: Human Communication Group, UTM Department of Psychology
Job Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Web Address:
http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/psychology/PAL-lab Job Title: Postdoctoral Position, Adult Language Processing
Job Rank: Post Doc
Specialty Areas: Pragmatics; Psycholinguistics; Semantics
Description:
Applications are being accepted for a full-time postdoctoral research scientist position in the Perception, Action, and Language (PAL) lab directed by Craig Chambers at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field of study (e.g., Psychology, Linguistics, Cognitive Science), excellent writing skills, and advanced training in experimental design and statistics. Special attention will be given to candidates with expertise in semantic and pragmatic aspects of real-time referential interpretation. Expertise in spoken language eye tracking methodologies, ERP methodologies, and/or cognitive aging would also be a benefit.
The successful candidate will become a member of the Human Communication (HC) group in the Psychology Department at the University of Toronto Mississauga:
http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/psychology/research-0/human-communication-hc Starting salary will be $40,000. Initial funding will be provided for one year, but an additional year of funding may be possible. The candidate will participate in a research program exploring aspects of real-time spoken language interpretation in adults:
http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/psychology/PAL-lab Although the position does not entail teaching obligations, it is possible that opportunities to gain teaching experience could be arranged.
Interested candidates should submit a CV, a short statement of interest (<500 words), a sample first-authored publication, and the names of two potential referees. Reference letters will only be requested from shortlisted candidates. Application materials should be submitted directly to Craig Chambers (email below). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate is identified. The start date is negotiable although a date in the near future would be preferred. International candidates with strong English language skills are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: 11-Apr-2016 (Open until filled)
Email Address for Applications: craig.chambers
utoronto.ca
Contact Information:
Craig Chambers
Email: craig.chambers
utoronto.ca
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