PhD Student in Linguistics

vor 4 Wochen


Bern, Schweiz Universität Bern Vollzeit

Institute of Linguistics
01.09.2024 or by agreement
Employment is fixed for 4 years (2.5 years plus 1.5 years).

As part of the SNF-funded project “Uncovering the dynamics of person marking: A construction-based approach in historical microtypology”, PI Prof.Dr. Linda Konnerth (Institute of Linguistics), we are seeking to hire one PhD student.

Tasks Carry out corpus research on a Trans-Himalayan (Sino-Tibetan) language of the South-Central (a.k.a. “Kuki-Chin”) branch spoken in Northeast India with the goal of
tracking person forms (primarily inclusive/exclusive) in natural data Conduct fieldwork in Northeast India for the purpose of extending existing corpora Conduct microtypological research on clusivity in the South-Central branch Closely collaborate with other team members of the research project Participate in activities of the North East Indian Linguistics Society (NEILS) Participate in activities of the Institute of Linguistics at UniBE Requirements MA degree (or equivalent) in linguistics or a related field in hand by August 2024 Interests and comprehensive prior training in corpus linguistics, linguistic fieldwork, typology, historical linguistics, from a functional-typological perspective Knowledge of relevant software such as ELAN, FLEx, or a commitment to acquire this knowledge prior to the start of the project; a desire to explore innovative
(computational) methods is a plus Social skills needed to successfully collaborate with language consultants and other important members of the language community, as well as with the research
team members Commitment to communicate research results through publications and conference presentations We offer Engaging & international collaborative research group Multi-facetted and interesting range of tasks Progressive employment and social security provisions in accordance with cantonal guidelines Application and contact For information about the position, please contact by email Prof. Dr. Linda Konnerth: linda.konnerth@unibe.ch Applications will be reviewed starting April 29th but the position stays open until filled. Please send your application (including a cover letter detailing research experience and motivation, CV, course transcripts, two writing samples, names and contact information of two references) electronically to the following e-mail address: linda.konnerth@unibe.ch

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