Institution/Organization: Experimental Linguistics in Cologne (XLinC) Lab, University of Cologne
Web Address: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de

Level: MA / MSc

Duties: Research, Teaching

Specialty Areas: Neurolinguistics; Pragmatics; Psycholinguistics

Description:

PhD Position in Experimental Pragmatics (from October 2025)

We seek to fill a doctoral position in experimental pragmatics (50%, 19.92 hours/week) from October 01, 2025 until September 30, 2028. Salary is determined following the salary scale E 13 according to German TVL. You will join the team of Prof. Petra Schumacher and carry out research in the Experimental Linguistics in Cologne (XLinC) Lab (https://xlinc.phil-fak.uni-koeln.de).

Your tasks
- Development and implementation of linguistic studies in the field of experimental pragmatics or reference research
- Evaluation and visualization of experimental data
- Collaboration in the interpretation, presentation and publication of research results
- Own research on experimental pragmatics with the aim of a doctorate
- Teaching one course (2 SWS) per semester
- Administrative support

Your profile
- M.A. degree in linguistics or a related discipline
- Very good knowledge of semantics and pragmatics
- Very good knowledge of experimental methods; experience with electrophysiology is a plus
- Knowledge of statistical analysis methods and experience with R
- Efficient and results-oriented working style
- High proficiency in German and English
- Team-oriented

Please submit a cover letter describing your qualifications and motivation for applying for this position, a CV and copies of the relevant university degree(s) including transcripts as well as your Master's thesis. In case your Master’s thesis has not yet been completed, please provide two to three preliminary chapters of the Master's thesis if possible, as well as two representative samples of your writing, e.g. term papers. Please do not include a photo with your application.

Please submit all documents online with the reference number Wiss2505-08 at https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de.

Closing date is June 23, 2025.

The call in German can be found at https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de/ausschreibung/renderFile/2174?propertyName=flyer.

Application Deadline: 23-Jun-2025

Web Address for Applications: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de