MPI for the Science of Human History: Postdoc position 1315 views

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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