PhD position in English historical linguistics

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Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz University of Zurich Vollzeit

Your responsibilities

This doctoral post is designed as a research position that culminates in a PhD thesis (cumulative or monograph) but also involves other publication goals, such as conference papers, articles, organization of academic events, and applications for additional funding. You will be a member of the WAW-ME team, responsible for collecting lexical-semantic data from two occupational domains, e.g. Education and Law, and data analysis along such parameters as period, region, genre, and semantic hierarchy. Drawing on the collected data, you will also assess the impact of borrowing from Latin and French in the chosen domains.

Your profile

We are looking for a research team member with an outstanding MA thesis in the field of English historical linguistics (Old and/or Middle English) and high motivation for research activities associated with the WAW-ME project. The successful candidate will have an interest in historical semantics and lexicology. Previous background in historical corpus linguistics and database compilation as well as familiarity with historical dictionaries will be an advantage. The candidate will be proficient in oral, written, and interpersonal communication in English. A working knowledge of German will be desirable.

What we offer

We offer a PhD position with a workload of 80 % (limited to 48 months, salary according to canton regulations) at an internationally renowned university. The WAW-ME project and the English Department offer a vibrant and stimulating work environment with a committed and collegial team that will support the successful candidate in their independent research. You will have your own desk at the university as well as full access to excellent infrastructure, library services and IT facilities. The University of Zurich's regulations allow staff to work from home for up to 40 % of their weekly employment time.

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