University or Organization: University of Stuttgart
Department: English Linguistics
Job Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Web Address: https://www.ling.uni-stuttgart.de/en/institute/ifla/
Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Pragmatics; Psycholinguistics; Semantics; Sociolinguistics; Prosody

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Prof. Dr. Judith Tonhauser from the Department of English Linguistics at the University of Stuttgart invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral researcher position starting on October 1, 2024 (an earlier start date is possible). The position is remunerated according to the TV-L pay scale, specifically at 100% of E13 -- for information see here: https://lbv.landbw.de/documents/20181/42056/4_Tabellenentgelt+12-2022.pdf.

The postdoctoral researcher is expected to have a research specialization in formal semantics/pragmatics, prosody, or social meaning.

Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in linguistics (or, if in a related field, with a substantial component in English linguistics); degree in hand by October 1, 2024, or soon thereafter
- Research specialization in formal semantics/pragmatics, prosody, or social meaning
- Experience in presenting at conferences or workshops, and in publishing in conference proceedings or journals (ideally in English)
- Excellent command of English (spoken and written)

Research in Judith Tonhauser's group focuses on natural language meaning, including prosody and social meaning. There is a strong emphasis on empirical research, with data being collected in fieldwork, through experiments, and from corpora. The group has strong ties to other groups in the Institute of Linguistics (https://www.ling.uni-stuttgart.de/en/) and to groups in the Institute for Natural Language Processing (https://www.ims.uni-stuttgart.de/en/).

Your tasks include:
- Conduct research in formal semantics/pragmatics, prosody, or social meaning
- Active participation in conferences and publishing research papers
- Teach two courses per semester (in English)
- Assistance with administrative tasks in the department of English linguistics

Researchers from international backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of German is not required. Support for conference travel and research expenses is available.

Applications should include the following:
- Cover letter, with the names of 2-3 individuals willing to write a letter of recommendation
- CV (with information about teaching experience)
- Research statement (2-3 pages)
- Electronic copies of up to 3 representative publications or PhD thesis chapters
- Copies of degree certificates

Please submit your application by May 2, 2024 via the following application portal: https://careers.uni-stuttgart.de/job/Stuttgart-English-linguistics-postdoctoral-researcher-2024/973466155/

The University of Stuttgart aims at increasing the number of women in academia. Therefore, women are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications of severely disabled candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given priority.

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Application Deadline: 02-May-2024
Mailing Address for Applications:

Web Address for Applications: https://careers.uni-stuttgart.de/job/Stuttgart-English-linguistics-postdoctoral-researcher-2024/973466155/
Contact Information:
Judith Tonhauser
Email: [email protected]