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Postdoctoral Researcher in Sign Language Linguistics
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| Title | Postdoctoral Researcher in Sign Language Linguistics |
|---|---|
| School | Faculty of Arts and Sciences |
| Department/Area | Linguistics |
| Position Description | The Department of Linguistics seeks applications for a full time postdoctoral researcher in sign language linguistics. The appointment is expected to begin on or after July 1, 2023. The postdoc will be responsible for research on sign language linguistics and meaning, focusing on work related to the National Science Foundation grant on “Experimental pragmatics and semantics in visual language.” Research perspectives outside of those already represented in the lab are especially valued, such as work on other sign languages and/or work in other linguistics frameworks. As part of this research we expect the postdoc will publish in high profile journals and present in conferences and workshops, and prepare grant proposals for continued study of this work. We also expect the postdoc to mentor and interact with undergraduate and graduate students and other connected researchers through research collaborations in the laboratory. The position is for one year, renewable based on continued funding. Keywords:* postdoctoral researcher Boston, Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA, Northeast, New England Fields: Sign Linguistics, Semantics, Experimental linguistics |
| Basic Qualifications | The successful applicant should have fluency in ASL and a PhD in Linguistics or a closely related field. |
| Additional Qualifications | |
| Special Instructions | Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/hr/postings/12393 ). Candidates are encouraged to apply by June 18; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. 1. Cover letter explaining interest in this position 2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume 3. Names and contact information for two to three referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate’s application has been submitted. All recommendation letters should be from tenure-track or tenured faculty or highly accomplished senior researchers from corporations or research institutes. |
| Contact Information | Victoria Koc 306 Boylston Hall |
| Contact Email | vkoc@fas.harvard.edu |
| Equal Opportunity Employer | We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. |
| Minimum Number of References Required | 2 |
| Maximum Number of References Allowed | 3 |
| Keywords | postdoctoral researcher Boston, Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA, Northeast, New England Fields: Sign Linguistics, Semantics, Experimental linguistics |
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