Job Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Job Title: Research Associate Position
Job Rank: Post Doc, Researcher

Specialty Areas: Anthropological Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; Phonetics; Sociolinguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics

Specialty Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Chicago invites applications for a Research Associate position. The Research Associate will join a dynamic research group focusing on projects investigating the construction of social meanings across various contexts (including, but not limited to legal contexts) and linguistic variables using a range of experimental, sociophonetic, and/or computational techniques. The Research Associate’s primary responsibilities include setting up and performing experiments, collecting, maintaining and analyzing data, conducting literature reviews, assisting with preparing reports, manuscripts, and other documents, interacting with students and other laboratory staff in collaboration with the principal investigator (Sharese King). Other responsibilities may include the following non-laboratory duties: assisting in recruiting research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with maintaining databases; providing general administrative support. There are no required teaching responsibilities for the position, but you may be asked to hold occasional technical workshops for students.

The expected start date is October 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter, with an initial term of appointment until August 31, 2027. Reappointment is possible following a successful review during the second year. This is a renewable, benefits-eligible position.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Email Address for Applications: [email protected]
Web Address for Applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/165410
Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload the following application materials to the University’s Academic Recruitment website at http://apply.interfolio.com/165410:
1. Cover letter explaining qualifications for the position (maximum of two pages)
2. Two representative publications, or writing samples
3. Curriculum Vita (CV)
4. Contact information for three references

Review of applications will begin on April 24, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled or the posting is closed. Applicants may be asked to provide additional material following the initial review.

This position is contingent on budgetary approval.

Enquiries should be directed to Assistant Professor Sharese King at [email protected].

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email [email protected] with their request.
Contact Information:
Dr. Sharese King
Email: [email protected]