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Postdoctoral position in Language Acquisition: University of Utah (USA)

The University of Utah                        Post Doctoral Research Assoc

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Candidates are asked to submit the following: a current CV, a statement of research interests and career goals that addresses suitability for this position, at least three representative publications and/or other writing samples, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on June 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled or July 15, 2012, whichever is earlier. Start date is 16 August 2012.

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Open Date 05/29/2012
Requisition Number PRN02025B
Job Title Post Doctoral Research Assoc
Working Title Post Doctoral Research Assoc – L2 Theory
Job Grade A00
Standard Hours per Week 40
Work Schedule Summary To be arranged at time of hire.
Department 00093 – Linguistics
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 25,000-35,000
Close DateNOTE: May close at anytime. 06/30/2012
Open Until FilledNOTE: May close at anytime. Yes
Job Summary The Department of Linguistics and the newly-established Second Language Teaching and Research Center (L2TReC) at the University of Utah invite applications for a one-year post doctoral fellow in the field of Second Language Acquisition. Specific research area is open, but the candidate must have demonstrated expertise in experimental/quantitative methods in the study of SLA.
Responsibilities Duties will include regular interaction with faculty and students in the Speech Acquisition Lab, the Department of Linguistics and L2TReC: the post doctoral fellow will collaborate on research with local scholars, participate in activities of the affiliated units, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and teach a seminar in his/her area of expertise.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Additional Information This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Cr., Rm 135, (801) 581-8365 (V/TDD), for further information or to request an accommodation. The University of Utah is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Special Instructions Summary Candidates are asked to submit the following: a current CV, a statement of research interests and career goals that addresses suitability for this position, at least three representative publications and/or other writing samples, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on June 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled or July 15, 2012, whichever is earlier. Start date is 16 August 2012.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this position?
    • University of Utah Web Page
    • Internet: search engine, online job board, etc.
    • University of Utah employee referral
    • Career Services / Campus Job Fair
    • Community / Government Agency
    • Other / Unknown
  2. * Do you meet the minimum qualifications of the position as specified in the job posting?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Curriculum Vitae
  4. Research Statement
  5. Example of Research 1
  6. Writing Sample 1
  7. Writing Sample 2
  8. Writing Sample 3
  9. List of References

Optional Documents

  1. Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169 after submission
  2. Form D D-214 (Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169 after submission

For details: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/15837

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