24 February 2013

Postdoc on discourse particles in Stuttgart

Post Doc, full time, 12 months
Location: University of Stuttgart, Germany
Email: cornelia.ebert AT ling.uni-stuttgart.de

We invite applications for one post-doc position in theoretical linguistics (semantics/pragmatics) at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, available from May 1st. The position is for 1 year. Salary is according to the German TV-L E13 scale. 

The candidate will contribute to the project C4 of the Sonderforschungsbereich (collaborative research center) 732,
(http://www.uni-stuttgart.de/linguistik/sfb732/), 'Incremental Specification in Context'. The project investigates discourse particles and their interpretation in context.

Desired qualifications:

- Ph.D. in Linguistics or a closely related field
- Specialization in/interest in formal semantics and pragmatics

We offer the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects in a dynamic and international research team with up-to-date infrastructure and resources. English is the working language; nevertheless, an ability to speak, or willingness to learn, German is appreciated.

Please send inquiries and applications to Cornelia Ebert by March 15, 2013 (see contact information below). Applications should be in PDF format and include a CV, a list of publications and the names of two references.

The University of Stuttgart is committed to increasing the proportion of women in research and teaching. Qualified women are encouraged to apply. According to German law, disabled candidates with equal qualification will be given preference.

Application email: cornelia.ebert AT ling.uni-stuttgart.de

Contact information

Dr. Cornelia Ebert
Department of Linguistics/Germanic Studies
http://www.uni-stuttgart.de/ilg
cornelia.ebert AT ling.uni-stuttgart.de