http://linguistlist.org Latest Jobs Issues en-us Copyright 2008-2017 The LINGUIST List linguist@linguistlist.org linguist@linguistlist.org http://backend.userland.com/rss Tue, 20 Apr 2021 20:20:03 EST 60 http://linguistlist.org/images/lllogo-large.png http://linguistlist.org http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1350.html http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1350.html 2021-04-16T18:03:56Z Job Description: Full time postdoctoral fellow / research scientist position working with PI: Sunny Tang, M.D. Ongoing projects use natural language processing / human language technology and machine learning / computational methods to characterize speech biomarkers and other clinically relevant features in psychiatric disorders. Structural and functional neuroimaging & cognitive correlates also examined. Hybrid option with regular remote work is possible. Job Responsibility: Lead projects usin http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1331.html http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1331.html 2021-04-16T18:03:56Z Participation in research, administration and teaching in the area of theoretical linguistics Developing and carrying out a PhD project in theoretical linguistics in the domain of functional and/or cognitive grammar of English. Participation in the preparation and execution of research projects / research studies Participation in publications / academic articles / presentations We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months. Participation in teaching a http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1330.html http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1330.html 2021-04-16T18:03:56Z JOB OPPORTUNITY Natural Language Processing Expert with Strong Machine Learning and Linguistics Background A private educational company in the USA is looking to hire a remote NLP expert (Computational Linguist) with strong machine learning, programming, and linguistics skills to work on a multi-language automated essay scoring (AES) tool and feedback system. The successful candidate will be hired either as a full-time employee, a part-time employee, or as a consultant (minimum of 20 hours per http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1314.html http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1314.html 2021-04-16T18:03:56Z The Institute of English Studies is looking for a University Assistant without doctorate: https://jobs.uni-graz.at/en/MB/78/99/6827 30 hours a week; fixed-term employment for the period of 4 years; position to be filled as of September 1st 2021. Your duties - Developing and carrying out a PhD project in the domain of cognitive-functional grammar of English - Engaging in independent research and publication - Participating in and co-organising workshops and conferences - Teachin http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1313.html http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1313.html 2021-04-16T18:03:56Z The English Department of the Faculty of Arts, University of Lausanne, invites applications for the post of Associate Professor in English Linguistics with a specialism in Language Acquisition in bi-/multilingual contexts. Your responsibilities: - 6 hours of teaching per week (BA- and MA-level courses), including the coordination of one and involvement in both compulsory first-year courses Introduction of English Language and Linguistics and English Composition; - Mentorship of students at di http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1303.html http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1303.html 2021-04-16T18:03:56Z We have a vacancy for a full-time, permanent position as Associate Professor in English linguistics and language acquisition at the Department of Language and Literature. The position encompasses research, teaching, administration, and outreach. The main area of the position is language acquisition in bi- and multilingual speakers (including L2, Ln) where English is one of the languages. Applicants should pursue research from an experimental and formal perspective. The English section of the De http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1294.html http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1294.html 2021-04-16T18:03:56Z The Department of English at Virginia Tech invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Linguistics to begin August 2021. Required: Ph.D. in hand by 1 August 2021 in Linguistics or a related field with preparation in sociolinguistics; the promise of research and publication; and evidence of successful teaching. Preferred: publication in sociolinguistics; ability to teach psycholinguistics and language & gender; teaching/working with diverse populations. Respon http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1287.html http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1287.html 2021-04-16T18:03:56Z The successful applicant will have a strong background in linguistic theory and historical linguistics and specialization in two branches of older Indo-European. The applicant will be required to teach courses in Indo-European and Historical Linguistics in a theoretically-informed manner. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Linguistics by contract start date and proven excellence in teaching in the relevant areas. Applicants who have a Ph.D. in Indo-European or a related field will be considered as http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1256.html http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1256.html 2021-04-16T18:03:56Z The National University of Singapore will hire a Research Fellow (post-doc) with specialization in syntactic and/or semantic theory. The position is for two years, ideally beginning summer or fall 2021, with possibility of renewal. The Research Fellow will have the opportunity to pursue their independent research program and engage with the syntax/semantics community at NUS https://mitcho.com/lab/ . Interest in or experience with the study of languages of Southeast Asia is a plus. There is no http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1255.html http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1255.html 2021-04-16T18:03:56Z The School of English Literature, Language & Linguistics at Newcastle University, UK, seeks to appoint an outstanding researcher and teacher to the post of Professor of Linguistics. The appointee will make a major contribution to research and learning & teaching in Language and Linguistics, and provide strategic leadership for the Language and Linguistics Subject Group. This is a tenure-track position. We invite applications from individuals with an outstanding record in research (including http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1254.html http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1254.html 2021-04-16T18:03:56Z The SSHRC-funded (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada), university-community Partnership “21st Century Tools for Indigenous Languages” invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship, beginning in Fall 2021 (start date negotiable). Position is tenable for 2 years, subject to review after the 1st year. This 7-year Partnership is led by the Alberta Language Technology Lab (ALTLab) in the Department of Linguistics, University of Alberta. Its partners include 13 i http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1253.html http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1253.html 2021-04-16T18:03:56Z Use your expertise in teaching English to Hindi speakers to help bring English language education to the world. Duolingo is looking for an ESL/EFL expert who has native or near-native proficiency in English and strong working proficiency in Hindi, who has experience teaching English to Hindi speakers, and who has experience developing language learning curricula. This is a temporary freelance position (no benefits included). All work will be conducted remotely and hours are flexible. You Will. http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1240.html http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1240.html 2021-04-16T18:03:56Z The German Department at the University of Potsdam invites applications for a three-year postdoctoral position (40h/week). The salary is based on the German pay scale TV-L E13. The position is funded by the German Research Foundation as part of the project 'Word Order and Discourse Structure in the Early Modern Period', led by Ulrike Demske. We are looking for a highly motivated person with a strong background in the historical syntax of a Germanic language. The candidate is expected to conduct http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1207.html http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1207.html 2021-04-16T18:03:56Z The Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences program is seeking a non-tenure-track part-time visiting lecturer for a one-year period to teach 2 sections of introduction to linguistics, one section in the fall and another in the spring. Candidates will have a strong interest in teaching at the undergraduate level while maintaining a commitment to their research specialty. Wellesley College is a highly selective liberal arts college for women, located 12 miles west of Boston. Qualifications for the po http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1196.html http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1196.html 2021-04-16T18:03:56Z The Department of Linguistics and the Cognitive Science Program at Northwestern University invite applications for a full-time teaching-track position at the rank of assistant professor of instruction, with a start date of September 1, 2021. We are looking for candidates with an interdisciplinary background in the scientific study of language who are committed to building more diverse, equitable, and inclusive undergraduate programs. The teaching load for this teaching track faculty position is http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1178.html http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1178.html 2021-04-16T18:03:56Z Responsibilities Independent research in Terminology or Language Technology, as used in computer-aided or machine translation and machine interpreting, including conference presentations and publications. This research should take the form of a project equivalent to the level of a Habilitation (a second monograph after the PhD thesis or a collection of articles with an introduction showing their connections). Raising of third-party funds. (Contribution to) the organisation of conferences.Indep http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1177.html http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1177.html 2021-04-16T18:03:56Z The Department of English Linguistics at the University of Braunschweig – Institute of Technology (Germany) invites applications for two PhD or Postdoc positions in English Linguistics (f/m/d) (German pay scale TV-L E13, 50%) starting October 1, 2021. The positions are for three years, subject to a successful evaluation of progress at the end of the first year. Salaries range from 24k to 30k Euros per year depending on the applicant's experience. We are looking for candidates with backgr http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1167.html http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1167.html 2021-04-16T18:03:56Z This is a Gulf Arabic lexicon project. The pronunciations required in this project are Gulf Arabic from United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, and MSA. Your task is to review and correct automatically generated phonemic transcriptions to provide the required correct pronunciations. You will participate in reviewing and developing the guidelines which we will use to create this lexicon. In addition to producing correct pronunciations, you will be asked to correct spellings. The data will be use http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1165.html http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1165.html 2021-04-16T18:03:56Z The Department of Linguistics at Georgetown University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor with a specialty in Phonology. This is a term appointment, for three years beginning August 1, 202. We seek candidates who have a record of excellence in research and teaching. The responsibilities of the position include teaching a 3-3 load, with courses at both the graduate and undergraduate level. The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory courses in general ling http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1164.html http://linguistlist.org/issues/32/32-1164.html 2021-04-16T18:03:56Z The Department of Linguistics at Georgetown University invites applications for a one-year Assistant Teaching Professor position in Discourse Analysis, beginning August 1, 2021. We seek candidates who have a record of excellence in research and teaching. The responsibilities of the position include teaching a 3-3 load, with courses at both the graduate and undergraduate level. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in such areas as Discourse and Identity, Language and Health/Me