2 PhD positions in language - Fwd: [AMLaP-list] Three posts in psycholinguistics Ghent (two pre-doc, one post-doc)

From: Robert Hartsuiker <robert.hartsuiker(a)ugent.be> Subject: [AMLaP-list] Three posts in psycholinguistics Ghent (two pre-doc, one post-doc) Date: 30 May 2013 08:58:38 GMT+01:00 To: AMLap-list(a)coli.uni-sb.de ******************************************************************************** Three vacancies in psycholinguistics (two pre-docs, one post-doc) The interface between memory and language in multilingualism We offer three positions in psycholinguistics in connection to the project “the interface between memory and language in multilingualism”. This project investigates language processing in a first and second language and its relation with memory processes. The project is unique because of its wide scope of psycholinguistic processes under examination (listening, reading, speaking, self-monitoring, of words, sentences, texts, and discourse), its focus on the interface between language and memory, and in its relation with educational sciences. The project uses laboratory studies (reaction time studies, “megastudies”, corpus studies, eye-tracking, neuro-imaging methods), computational modeling, and intervention studies in classroom settings. The project is funded by a “concerted research effort” grant from the special research fund of Ghent University, awarded to Rob Hartsuiker (spokesperson), Wouter Duyck, Marc Brysbaert, and Martin Valcke. It runs from 2013 – 2018. We are currently recruiting three researchers on this project. The researchers will be based at the department of Experimental Psychology (http://expsy.ugent.be/staff/cstaff.htm ), of Ghent University (http://www.ugent.be/en). Post 1 (post-doctoral researcher): semantic memory in L1 and L2 The post-doc will investigate the organization of semantic memory in a first and second language of multilinguals, using large-scale data collections (semantic feature generation), computational modeling, and behavioral experiments (cross-language priming). We also expect the post-doc to contribute to the design and stimulus selection of an fMRI study. Start date: 1 October 2013 Duration: 3 years Supervisor: Marc Brysbaert Profile: - You have a PhD in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, linguistics or a related discipline. You need to have successfully defended before you can start the post; - You have conducted behavioral and/or neuroscientific research on language processing, ideally in the domain of bilingualism / multilingualism; - Experience with computational modeling and advanced data analysis methods (LME/R) is considered an asset. - You have an excellent research track record as demonstrated for instance by publications in top-tier international peer-reviewed journals and talks at major international conferences. The position will be at the level of post-doctoral researcher. Salary is according to standard Belgian regulation and depends on years of experience at the post-doctoral level. Although the governing language at Ghent University is Dutch, knowledge of Dutch is not a pre-requisite. Please contact Marc Brysbaert (marc.brysbaert(a)ugent.be +32 9 264 9425 or Rob Hartsuiker (robert.hartsuiker(a)ugent.be +32 9 264 6436) for informal enquiries or a copy of the project text. Applications should be sent by e-mail to Marc Brysbaert (marc.brysbaert(a)ugent.be), no later than 14 July 2013. Your application package should contain: (1) motivation letter; (2) curriculum vitae, including the contact details of two referees we may contact; (3) your two most important publications (please indicate in your letter why you think these are the most important). We foresee to interview shortlisted candidates in the last week of June or first week of July. Post 2 (PhD student): word recognition in L1 and L2 This PhD student will do research on word recognition and text comprehension in processing in a first and second language of multilinguals. Depending on the student’s experience, skills, and interests, the focus will either be on the written or spoken modality. The research also includes smaller-scale experimental studies that investigate effects of “advance organizers” on eye-movement parameters in text understanding. Start date: 1 October 2013 Duration: 4 years Supervisor: Wouter Duyck Profile - you hold a Master’s degree in psychology, linguistics, cognitive neuroscience or a related discipline (you need to have your diploma before you can start the post; thus students finishing this summer are also eligible to apply) - you are fascinated by the neural and cognitive systems underlying linguistic performance; your interest is demonstrated by the course curriculum you followed and in particular by your choice of thesis and/or internship topic. - experience in eye-tracking research is an asset The position will be at the level of doctoral bursary. The project will culminate after four years in a PhD thesis. Salary is according to standard Belgian regulations (scholarship: ± €22.000, net/year). Although the governing language at Ghent University is Dutch, knowledge of Dutch is not a pre-requisite. Please contact Wouter Duyck (wouter.duyck(a)ugent.be +32 9 264 9425 or Rob Hartsuiker (robert.hartsuiker(a)ugent.be +32 9 264 6436) for informal enquiries or a copy of the project text. Applications should be sent by e-mail to Wouter Duyck, no later than 14 July 2013. Your application package should contain: (1) motivation letter; (2) curriculum vitae, including an indication of your study results and the contact details of at least two referees; (3) a sample of your work (e.g., master’s thesis, report of internship, submitted manuscript, and so on) or an extensive summary thereof. We foresee to interview shortlisted candidates in the last week of June or first week of July . Post 3 (PhD student): speaking in L1 and L2 The PhD student will investigate the production of sentences and short discourse in a first and second language, using paradigms that measure naming latencies in picture description. Further studies focus on the larger level of discourse and investigate effects of advance organizers on for instance the time course and propositional content in the description of short cartoons. Start date: 1 October 2013 Duration: 4 years Supervisor: Robert Hartsuiker Profile - you hold a Master’s degree in psychology, linguistics, cognitive neuroscience or a related discipline (you need to have your diploma before you can start the post; thus students finishing this summer are also eligible to apply). - you are fascinated by the neural and cognitive systems underlying linguistic performance; your interest is demonstrated by the course curriculum you followed and in particular by your choice of thesis and/or internship topic. The position will be at the level of doctoral bursary. The project will culminate after four years in a PhD thesis. Salary is according to standard Belgian regulations (scholarship: ± €22.000, net/year). Although the governing language at Ghent University is Dutch, knowledge of Dutch is not a pre-requisite. Please contact Robert Hartsuiker (robert.hartsuiker(a)ugent.be +32 9 264 6436) for informal enquiries or a copy of the project text. Applications should be sent by e-mail to Robert Hartsuiker, no later than 14 June 2013. Your application package should contain: (1) motivation letter; (2) curriculum vitae, including an indication of your study results and the contact details of at least two referees; (3) a sample of your work (e.g., master’s thesis, report of internship, submitted manuscript, and so on) or an extensive summary thereof. We foresee to interview shortlisted candidates in the last week of June or first week of July ****************************************** _______________________________________________ AMLaP-list mailing list AMLaP-list(a)ml.coli.uni-saarland.de http://ml.coli.uni-saarland.de/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/amlap-list