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Department of Comparative Linguistics
The Department of Comparative Linguistics is devoted to the comparative study of languages and language varieties in terms of diachronic processes and in terms of processing and acquisition. This involves not only the study of language change and reconstructions within specific regions and language families – especially in the Indo-European family – but also the exploration of the causes and mechanisms behind these historical and evolutionary processes. Research on processing focuses on sound signals and grammatical structures, with systematic attention to variation between individuals and between languages. Learning mechanisms are examined predominantly in first-language acquisition, likewise with an emphasis on variation within and between languages.
The project is a collaborative effort of linguists together with experts in geography and in the genomics of humans and domesticated plants and animals to unravel the origins of linguistic diversity that developed after the settlement of the Americas out of Asia. The successful candidate is expected to carry out research in a highly interdisciplinary environment and in close collaboration with other project members and international partner institutions. The position includes a teaching commitment of one course per semester.
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The successful candidate has a PhD in linguistics, with a solid background in both qualitative and quantitative data analysis. S/he is committed to work in a highly interdisciplinary and dynamic team of twelve researchers and further international collaborators.
We offer a four-year contract for an interesting and challenging activity in a dynamic and international working environment, a competitive salary and generous social benefits.
For additional information about an employment at the University of Zurich please visit www.pa.uzh.ch/en/Willkommen-an-der-UZH.html
15. September 2019
Balthasar Bickel
balthasar.bickel@uzh.ch
Apart from their CVs, applicants should (a) a sample of their writing (dissertation chapter, article), (b) names of 2-3 persons willing to provide a letter of reference, and (c) a cover letter explaining their expertise and interest in the project. We strongly aim at gender balance and particularly encourage women to apply. Applications should be sent as a single PDF to jobs@ivs.uzh.ch with subject header “OoA-Americas Postdoc”. Application deadline is April 15, 2019. The starting date is September 15, 2019. For further information contact balthasar.bickel@uzh.ch or paul.widmer@uzh.ch.
Manuel Widmer
Universität Zürich
Department of Comparative Linguistics
Plattenstrasse 54
8032 Zurich
15.04.2019