Aarhus University is offering two Postdoctoral Positions within the School of Communication and Culture, focusing on the fascinating study of Virgin Islands Creole Dutch. These 22-month full-time positions provide an exciting opportunity for researchers with a PhD in contact linguistics and experience in computational techniques.

Eligibility requires a PhD obtained after 2015, an internationally oriented research profile in contact linguistics, and experience in managing research projects. Relevant university-level teaching experience, strong communication skills, and reading knowledge of German, Danish, or Dutch are also necessary.

Aarhus University is a prominent public research university located in Aarhus, Denmark. It is the second largest university in the country, known for its strong emphasis on research-based education and a diverse international community, with over 4,000 international students from 120 different nationalities. The university offers more than 50 programs in English at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, fostering an informal and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to participate in open discussions with faculty members.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Aarhus University
• Department: School of Communication and Culture – Linguistics, Cognitive Science, and Semiotics
• Course Level: Postdoctoral
• Award: Full-time fixed-term position
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: 2
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in: Denmark

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All countries
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the School of Communication and Culture, specifically in the fields of linguistics, cognitive science, and semiotics.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Hold a PhD or equivalent academic qualifications obtained after 2015.
  • Have an internationally oriented research profile within contact linguistics related to creole linguistics.
  • Demonstrate experience in the self-directed management of research projects.
  • Possess relevant teaching experience at the university level.
  • Show excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Have reading knowledge of German, Danish, and/or Dutch.
  • Advantageous qualifications include a track record of high-standard research publications, experience in computational techniques within linguistics, and knowledge of creolistic literature.

How to Apply

To apply, candidates must submit their applications via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, including a curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio, a complete list of published works, copies of degree certificates, and up to five examples of academic production. Please note that applications without the uploaded publications will not be considered.

Benefits

The postdoctoral positions are full-time, fixed-term appointments for 22 months, offering an opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge research project on the Virgin Islands Creole Dutch. The positions also involve a small degree of teaching and supervision, with the possibility of participating in the Junior Researcher Development Programme at Aarhus University.

Deadline

• Application Deadline: 26 August 2024 at 23:59 CEST
• Expected Start Date: 1 November 2024

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