2 PhD Scholarships in historical linguistics at the Leiden University Centre for Linguistics (Netherlands)
The Leiden University Centre for Linguistics (LUCL) of the Faculty of Humanities is hosting a research programme entitled “The Linguistic Past of Mesoamerica and the Andes: A search for early migratory relations between North and South America”, funded by the European Research Council (ERC Advanced Grant). This programme focuses on the identification of linguistic, genetic and archaeological relations between Mesoamerica and the Middle Andes before European contact. It is conducted in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig (Germany).
We are looking for:
2 PhD students in historical linguistics (4 years, 38 hours per week)
Vacancy number: 12-183
Leiden University has a longstanding tradition in research in the world’s languages and features unique linguistic expertise. LUCL combines current theoretical insights and modern experimental methods in its research profile area ‘Language Diversity in the World’. For more information, see: http://www.research.leiden.edu/research-profiles/language-diversity/.
Tasks:
- conducting original research (including field research and archival research) on one of the following topics: a) The Mochica language and its external connections (genetic and contact) or b) Languages of the Intermediate Area ( Colombia and eastern Central America) and their connections to Mesoamerica and the Middle Andes;
- acquiring familiarity with traditional and innovative techniques in historical linguistic comparison;
- writing a PhD thesis;
- submitting research results for publication in peer-reviewed academic journals;
- presenting papers at (international) conferences;
- some teaching in the second and third year of the appointment;
- organizing and participating reading and discussions groups, seminars, workshops within LUCL and at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig.
Requirements:
- a Master or equivalent degree in linguistics or a related field (completion of the MA thesis before the Ph.D. project starts);
- demonstrable affinity with historical linguistics and with indigenous languages of the Americas;
- a curious, enterprising, and creative mind and excellent analytical skills, evidence of which should emerge from the MA thesis;
- good writing skills;
- a very good and demonstrable command of English;
- fluency in Spanish recommended;
- ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
We offer:
The employment will be for a period of four years (first a contract of 18 months with an extension of 30 months after positive evaluation of capabilities and compatibility) and must lead to the completion of a PhD thesis. Appointment will be under the terms of the CAO (collective labour agreement) of the Dutch Universities. The gross monthly salary is set on € 2,042.- in the first year up to € 2,612.- gross per month in year four. An appointment with Leiden University includes a pension build-up and facilitates other benefits such as an annual holiday premium of 8% and an end-of-year premium of 8.3%,. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.
All our PhD students are embedded in the ‘Leiden University Graduate School of Linguistics’.In addition to thorough research training, our graduate school offers a variety of courses aimed at training of professional and personal skills. In addition, advanced courses to deepen scientific knowledge are offered by the national research school (LOT).
Information:
For further information on the projects please contact: Prof.Dr. Willem Adelaar, w.f.h.adelaar@hum.leidenuniv.nl or on practical matters Gea Hakker, g.c.hakker@hum.leidenuniv.nl.
Applications:
Applicants are kindly requested to submit the following documents electronically (in English):
1. A letter stating your motivation for the position
2. Curriculum vitae
3. References: the names of two persons whom we may contact for further information. One of these should be your MA thesis supervisor
4. Copies of your academic transcripts (or Dutch cijferlijst)
5. Copy of your MA thesis, and any other publication in English that is representative for your research qualities
Please submit these documents in two files:
I – containing documents 1 to 4 ( PDF or Word file,) using your last name underscore 1 as document name (e.g. BROWN_1.pdf).
II – containing document 5 (PDF or Word file), using your last name underscore 2 as document name (e.g. BROWN_2.pdf).
If the documents are not in the requested format, the application will not be taken into account.
Applicants should submit their application (documents as described above) before 1 September 2012. Applications should be sent to vacatureslucl@hum.leidenuniv.nl, clearly indicating the application number. The selection procedure will take place in October, and selected candidates will be invited for an interview in the first half of November 2012. You are kindly requested to be available in this period.
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