The Faculty of Humanities at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) is inviting applications from excellent candidates who wish to conduct research on cross-linguistic diversity in the grammatical behaviour of alternating verbs.
About the Project:
- The focus will be on alternating verbs, which require speakers to choose between multiple argument-coding frames.
- The PhD candidate will carry out detailed analyses of alternating verbs in a range of genetically and diverse languages, to be selected on the basis of existing literature and availability of sources (grammars/dictionaries, corpora, specialists, native speakers).
- For each language s/he will study the frequency of specific verbs and associated argument-coding frames, the size and composition of verbal sub-classes, and factor determining choice of coding frame.
- The resulting cross-linguistic database will be mined to detect cross-linguistic clustering of verbs and constructions, as well genetic/areal/structural effects.
Requirements:
- MA (or equivalent) with excellent grades in general Linguistics.
- Specialized knowledge of: linguistic typology; morpho-syntax; functional (usage-based) linguistic theory; corpus linguistics; statistics
- Excellent research skills.
- Excellent academic writing and presentation skills.
- Excellent communicative, social, and organisational skills.
- Excellent proficiency in English
Duration of appointment: 4 years
Applications:
Apply online and applications should include:
- Letter of motivation, stating why you want to do this research in this environment (max. one page);
- CV
- List of grades obtained for your Bachelor and Master (or equivalent) programmes;
- Names and contact details of two academic referees;
- Writing sample, e.g. a published paper or (a chapter from) your MA-thesis.
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Organization | University of Amsterdam (UvA) |
Country | Netherlands |
Fellowship Level | Doctoral |
Subject areas | Linguistics |
Fellowship amount | €2,325 to €2,972 gross per month |
Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
Deadline | 6 September 2019 |
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