The Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History is seeking a post-doctoral researcher (m/f) with a background in comparative-historical linguistics of the Sino-Tibetan area. The postdoc will be a member of the ERC-funded research project “Computer-assisted language comparison (CALC): Reconciling Computational and Classical Approaches in Historical Linguistics”
Project supervisor: Dr. Johann-Mattis List
Starting date: begin on 01.04.2017 or later; actual starting date negotiable
Qualifications requirements:
- Applicant must have strong background in comparative-historical linguistics of the Sino-Tibetan area and experience in the development and application of computational methods in comparative linguistics
- Applicant must also have a strong background in the methodology of historical linguistics
- Applicant must be a strong team player; have great interest and curiosity regarding language change and language evolution
Applications:
- Interested candidates may submit application to Dr. Johann-Mattis List at list@mpg.shh.de
- Quote [CALC-APPLICATION] in the header of the email.
- Attach brief statement of motivation (max 1 page)
- Current CV
- List of publications in a single pdf file
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| Organization | Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History |
| Fellowship Level | Postdoctoral |
| Country | Germany |
| Subject areas | Developmental and Evolutionary Biology & Genetics, Immunobiology and Infection Biology & Medicine, Social Sciences, Linguistics |
| Fellowship amount | Varies |
| Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
| Deadline | 31 January 2017 |
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