Publié: 07 mai 2024
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PhD Position in First Language Acquisition - Gurung Project
Employment is at 80 % FTE (including 10 % teaching assistant tasks). The position is a training opportunity and the successful candidate is expected to use the remaining unpaid 20 % for own further training and skill development.
The successful candidate is expected to acquire a working knowledge of Nepali in the first phase of their employment. Further, the position requires fieldwork, i.e. the candidate will spend several months at a time in a remote village in Nepal to record children and adults, and to conduct experiments.
The successful candidate has a background in linguistics and/or developmental psychology or language acquisition research. Familiarity with languages of Nepal, command of Nepali, fieldwork experience, and good data science skills and experience in conducting experiments are welcome assets.
The NCCR Evolving Language places great emphasis on teamwork and multidisciplinary perspectives. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential. Further, cultural sensitivity is a must.
The position is financed up to 4 years, subject to yearly performance review; the PhD position leads to a dissertation under the main supervision of Professor Sabine Stoll together with other colleagues.
Further, cultural sensitivity is a must. UZH offers excellent opportunities and strong support for career development. Salaries are internationally competitive: Salary ranges, guidelines for employees in SNSF-funded projects SNCF salary ranges
We take gender balance and diversity seriously in our hiring decisions.