[Histling-l] histling-l Digest, Vol 5, Issue 2

Wed Sep 13 13:51:08 EDT 2017

Il 13/set/2017 18:06, <histling-l-request at mailman.yale.edu> ha scritto:

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>    1. Fwd: postdoc opportunity at SOAS, University of London in
>       Tibeto-Burman linguistics (Nathan Hill)
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> From: Nathan Hill <nh36 at soas.ac.uk>
> Subject: [Histling-l] Fwd: postdoc opportunity at SOAS, University of
>         London in Tibeto-Burman linguistics
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> Dear Colleagues,
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> Please help me to circulate this postdoc advertisement for a historical
> linguistics position at SOAS, University of London.
>
> best,
> Nathan
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> Job Details
> Post-Doctoral Research Assistant
>
>
> Vacancy Number 001349
> Location London
> Campus Russell Square
> Post Class Research
> Department / Centre Department of the Languages and Cultures of China and
> Inner Asia
> Contract Type Fixed Term
> Closing date for applications 12 October 2017
>
>
> *Salary Range - ?35,775 - ?42,060 per annum inclusive of London Allowance*
> *Full time (35 hours per week ? 1.0 FTE) *
>
> *This post is fixed-term until 31 August 2020 in principle, subject to the
> availability of funds. The post is only guaranteed until 31 August 2018 in
> the first instance.*
>
>
> *The role and its responsibilities*
>
> The Post-Doctoral Research Assistant will work closely with the Principal
> Investigator on collaborative research projects and publications using
> philological, comparative, and computational approaches to the languages
> and linguistics of the Sino-Tibetan family, and will support the broader
> aims and activities of the research project as a whole.
>
> A high degree of computer literacy, ideally including knowledge of one or
> more programming languages, is required. The appointee will have a high
> degree of self-motivation and a demonstrable pride in the quality of
> written work and research previously undertaken. The ability to keep
> careful records and referencing is essential.
>
> *Skills and experience*
>
> PhD in linguistics or other relevant discipline, with a strong background
> in historical linguistics and the comparative method (such as in
> Indo-European or Semitic), is essential. The ability to code in one or more
> computer language (in particular Python or Javascript) and knowledge of or
> experience in working with a Sino-Tibetan language are highly desirable.
> The applicant should have the ability to synthesise complex arguments and
> write in bold and clear prose. Ability to read Chinese will be an
> advantage.
>
> *Further information*
>
> For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Dr Nathan W.
> Hill, nh36 at soas.ac.uk or 020 7898 4512
>
> *Competitive benefits package*
>
> As an employer of choice SOAS offers an extensive benefits package
> including:
> ? 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional School closure days
> (pro rata for part time staff)
> ? Pension scheme with generous employer contribution
> ? Various loan schemes including season ticket and IT equipment
> ? Cycle to Work Scheme
> ? Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay provisions, childcare
> voucher scheme, financial support for childcare
>
> *About the School of East Asian Languages and Cultures*
>
> The School of East Asian Languages and Cultures? (EALC) expertise in the
> languages and cultures of China, Inner Asia, Japan and Korea covers one of
> the oldest yet most dynamic and important regions of the world. Our
> interdisciplinary degree programmes mean we have close ties with other
> disciplines across SOAS, and with the SOAS China Institute (SCI), home to
> the largest community of Chinese Studies scholars in Europe. An important
> part of our undergraduate programmes focuses on language acquisition, and
> our students and staff are required to develop and maintain a language
> competence and literacy in the culture of their specialisation.
>
> If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please complete the
> short online application form. Further information can be found in the Job
> Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and
> responsibilities.
>
> *Completed applications must be received by 23:59 on the closing date to be
> considered.*
>
> *Interviews will provisionally be held in the week commencing 30 October
> 2017*
>
> If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the
> application process, please contact hr-recruitment at soas.ac.uk.
>
>
> *At SOAS we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst
> our staff and students. As such, we welcome applications from all,
> regardless of personal characteristics or background.   *
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