LINGUIST List 31.2522
Mon Aug 10 2020
Jobs: Semantics; Pragmatics: Post Doc, University of Konstanz
Editor for this issue: Becca Morris <beccalinguistlist.org>
Date: 07-Aug-2020
From: Regine Eckardt <regine.eckardt
uni-konstanz.de>
Subject: Semantics; Pragmatics: Post Doc, University of Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Web Address:
https://www.ling.uni-konstanz.de/en/ Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Job Rank: Post Doc
Specialty Areas: Pragmatics; Semantics
Description:
We offer a Post-Doctoral Position in Linguistics at the University of Konstanz, Germany (f/m/d; full-time, scale E 13 TV-L, Reference 2020/151)
The start date is October 1st, 2020 or by agreement. The positions is available for one year each. It is part of an interdisciplinary research group in linguistics & philosophy, and complemented by a matching position in philosophy.
Deadline for applications: 20 September 2020
The Research Initiative "Universal preferences for natural concepts" investigates how, out of the logical space of possible concepts, human cognition selects some concepts as ‘natural’ and dismisses others are ‘unnatural’. We approach this question from three different disciplines: Philosophy, where a long discussion on natural kinds and on abstraction has spawned interest in natural concepts; Linguistics, where important semantic universals and their spectrum of variation have been studied in language typology and in language acquisition; and Artificial Intelligence, where neural networks and deep learning algorithms offer a point of comparison between concepts in human vs. artificial agents.
For further details, see
https://www.ling.uni-konstanz.de/eckardt/forschung/forschungsprojekte/ Your Responsibilities:
- Conducting original research on concepts in the context
of the project
- Publishing research results
- Presenting project results at workshops and conferences
- Assistance for visitors at the project
- Organization of workshops
Focus of the Position:
- Semantic universals and their implications for Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Your Competencies:
- A completed university degree in a relevant field
- A strong PhD in a relevant field (the PhD must be completed to start the position)
- Publishing experience will be of advantage
- Strong communication skills
- Fluency in English
- An interest in interdisciplinary research
We Offer:
- An open, motivated research group connecting Linguistics and Theoretical Philosophy with interdisciplinary interests in an international network
- Opportunities for further collaboration with groups in linguistics or philosophy
- The possibility to expand your research CV
- The possibility to teach
- A great environment
Please see the University of Konstanz job portal for more details and the online application form, which is provided at the application link provided below.
Application Deadline: 20-Sep-2020 (Open until filled)
Email Address for Applications: regine.eckardt
uni-konstanz.de
Web Address for Applications:
https://stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/5604b43913ddffa9f1e2c1f8e87b99ac75663e7c0 Contact Information:
Dr. Regine Eckardt
Email: regine.eckardt
uni-konstanz.de
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