Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Edinburgh: The University of Edinburgh, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science, School of Philosophy, Psychology, and Language Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Linguistics and English Language Department. This full-time position on a fixed-term contract offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the project “Language learning, communication, and the emergence of phonotactic constraints.” The project is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, led by Prof. Mits Ota and Prof. Kenny Smith.
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| Designation | Research Area | Location | Eligibility/Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Researcher | Linguistics and English Language | Edinburgh | PhD in Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Psychology, or related disciplines; Experience in data collection with human participants; Programming skills for experiment design and stimulus presentation; Knowledge of statistical analysis using R, Python, or equivalent; Up-to-date knowledge of word learning, phonotactics, and iterated learning; Ability to prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. |
Job Description:
The Linguistics and English Language Department in the School of Philosophy, Psychology, and Language Sciences at the University of Edinburgh is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join their team. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 32 months, commencing in March 2024. The researcher will contribute to the project “Language learning, communication and the emergence of phonotactic constraints,” funded by the Economic and Social Research Council.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct experimental studies in the field of language learning and communication.
- Collaborate with the project’s Principal Investigator, Prof. Mits Ota, and Co-Investigator, Prof. Kenny Smith.
- Collect and analyze data from human participants.
- Utilize programming skills to design experiments and present stimuli for online experiments.
- Apply statistical analysis to experimental data using R, Python, or equivalent programming languages.
- Stay updated with the latest literature on word learning, phonotactics, and iterated learning.
- Prepare research manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please submit the following documents:
- A detailed CV.
- A cover letter outlining your qualifications and research experience.
- Contact information for two academic references.
Please submit your application by email to [Application Email Address] no later than 30 November 2023. In the subject line, please mention “Postdoctoral Researcher Application – Job Ref: 8887.”
Disclaimer: This job post is provided for informational purposes and is based on the information available at the time of posting. Applicants are encouraged to verify the details and access the official University of Edinburgh website for the most up-to-date information and the official application process.
