Dear all
We are currently advertising pre-doc or post-doc positions in (1) in
Linguistics and Data Science [https://bit.ly/4cctmUn]) (and (2) also in
World Englishes or Learner Corpus Research [https://bit.ly/4b0C47b])
You can find the ad for position (1) below, and the one for position (2)
is similar except for the difference in thematic focus.
The Department of English, American and Celtic Studies (IAAK) invites
applications for a fixed-term position for the duration of 3 years as
Doctoral Research Assistants (50 %) or
Postdoctoral Research Assistants (100 %)
in Linguistics and Data Science
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Professor
Robert Fuchs (English Linguistics) and will join a vibrant working group
focused on research in the fields of data-intensive discourse analysis,
varieties of English, and Learner Corpus Research (see
www.iaak.uni-bonn.de/bael/ and
https://sites.google.com/view/rflinguistics/). Ongoing research projects
focus on discourse on social media and print media (e.g. health
communication, climate change discourse), Young German Learner English,
and syntactic and phonetic variation in World Englishes. In future, we
are planning to further strengthen our research at the crossroads of
linguistics and data science.
We offer flexible working time organization, a supportive research
environment and the opportunity for professional growth through skills
development in cutting-edge research methods in linguistics and data
science.
Your tasks:
• Preparation of a doctoral degree (PhD) or ‘Habilitation’
• Independent research under the guidance of the working group lead
• Support for research and teaching in the working group
• Teaching classes of 2 SWS resp. 4 SWS (90/180 minutes) per week at the
undergraduate level (e.g. tutorials or seminars in the area of Data
Science and Linguistics and in introductory linguistics classes)
Your profile:
• University degree (Master’s) in English linguistics or a related
subject and if applicable doctoral degree
• Excellent command of English
• Excellent academic writing skills in English
• Willingness to learn German or previous knowledge of German
• Experience in the area of linguistics and data science
• Experience in any of the following areas is desirable: corpus
linguistics, Learner Corpus Research, World Englishes, acoustic
phonetics and the statistical analysis of language data (esp. with R
and/or Python)
We offer:
• An engaging and inspiring work environment with one of the biggest
employers in the areas in an international, interdisciplinary research
environment
• The opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree (PhD) or ‘Habilitation’
• Participation in the university-wide pension system (VBL)
• Access to the extensive university sports programme
• Centrally located offices with excellent access to public transport
• A salary based on the German 13 TV-L scale
The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity.
It is certified as a family-friendly university. It aims to increase the
proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to
promote their careers in particular. It therefore strongly encourages
women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be
handled in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State
Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with a certified
serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome.
If you are interested in this position, please send your complete
application documents (i.e. a cover letter outlining the applicant's
qualifications and interest in the position, a CV, copies of Bachelor's
and Master's degree certificates (if applicable), a representative paper
demonstrating the applicant's skills in academic writing and English
linguistics (e.g. Master's thesis, term paper), and a proposal for the
PhD or ‘Habilitation’ project (optional, no more than five pages) as
pdf-files by 15 July 2024 by e-mail to [email protected] with the
application code 3.2/24/29. Questions on the application process should
also be directed to this address.
For further information on the position and research in the working
group, please contact Prof. Dr. Robert Fuchs ([email protected]).
Best wishes
Robert
Prof. Dr. Robert Fuchs | Department of English, American and Celtic
Studies | University of Bonn | Rabinstr. 8 53113 Bonn, Germany |
https://uni-bonn.academia.edu/RFuchs |
https://www.iaak.uni-bonn.de/bael/en/people/chair/prof-dr-robert-fuchs |
https://sites.google.com/view/rflinguistics/
*Recent publications:*
*2024*
Fuchs, R. (to appear). *Influencing people around the globe - The
linguistic expression of persuasion across varieties of English
worldwide* (Preprint
<https://www.academia.edu/107491904/Influencing_people_around_the_globe_The_linguistic_expression_of_persuasion_across_varieties_of_English_worldwide_In_Dayter_Daria_and_Sofia>).
In D. Dayter, & S. Rüdiger (Eds.), /Manipulation, Influence, and
Deception: The Changing Landscape of Persuasive Language/. Cambridge: CUP.
Lange, C., & Fuchs, R. (to appear). *English in India*. In R. Hickey &
K. Burridge (Eds.), /New Cambridge History of the English Language/.
Cambridge: CUP.
*2023*
Meer, P., Fuchs, R., et al. (2023). *Prosodic variation of English in
Dominica, Grenada, and Trinidad
<https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/weng.12615>*. /English
World-Wide, 42/(1), 48-72. Preprint
<https://www.academia.edu/91454117/Prosodic_variation_of_English_in_Dominica_Grenada_and_Trinidad>
Fuchs, R. (Ed). (2023). *Speech Rhythm in Learner and Second Language
Varieties of English
<https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-19-8940-7>*. Singapore:
Springer.
Fuchs, R. (2023). *A Synthesis of Research on Speech Rhythm in Native,
Learner and Second Language Varieties of English
<https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-19-8940-7_1> –
Introduction to the Volume*. In R. Fuchs (Ed.), /Speech Rhythm in
Learner and Second Language Varieties of English/ (pp. 1-14). Singapore:
Springer.
Fuchs, R. (2023). *Rhythm Metrics and the Perception of Rhythmicity in
Varieties of English as a Second Language
<https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-19-8940-7_8>*. In R.
Fuchs (Ed.), /Speech Rhythm in Learner and Second Language Varieties of
English/ (pp. 187-210). Singapore: Springer.
Fuchs, R. (2023). *Colonial lag or feature retention in postcolonial
varieties of English
<https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003227342-7/colonial-lag-feature-retention-postcolonial-varieties-english-robert-fuchs>.
The negative scalar conjunction “and that too” in South Asian Englishes
and beyond*. In P. Rautionaho, et al. (Eds.), /Social and Regional
Variation in World Englishes: Local and Global Perspectives/ (pp.
123-148). London: Routledge. Preprint
<https://www.academia.edu/93058351/Colonial_Lag_or_Feature_Retention_in_Postcolonial_Varieties_of_English_The_Negative_Scalar_Conjunction_and_that_too_in_South_Asian_Englishes_and_beyond>
Fuchs, R. (2023). *Analysing the speech rhythm of New Englishes
<https://benjamins.com/catalog/veaw.g68.07fuc>: A guide to researchers
and a case study on Pakistani, Philippine, Nigerian and British
English*. In G. Wilson & M. Westphal (Eds.), /New Englishes, New
Methods/ (pp. 132-155). Amsterdam: Benjamins. Preprint
<https://www.academia.edu/93058425/Analysing_the_speech_rhythm_of_New_Englishes_A_guide_to_researchers_and_a_case_study_on_Pakistani_Philippine_Nigerian_and_British_English>
Fuchs, R. (2023). *Spelling and punctuation*. In A. Borlongan (Ed.),
/Philippine English: Development, Structure, and Sociology of English in
the Philippines/ (pp. 113-122). London: Routledge. Preprint
<https://www.academia.edu/38277237/Spelling_and_punctuation_In_Philippine_English_Development_Structure_and_Sociology_of_English_in_the_Philippines_>
Chan, H. L. & Fuchs, R. (2023). *Revisiting the vowels of Hong Kong
English - the post-handover generation*. /Proceedings of the 20th
ICPhS/. Preprint
<https://www.academia.edu/100926741/Revisiting_the_vowels_of_Hong_Kong_English_The_post_handover_generation>
Payne, E., Maxwell, O., Fuchs, R., & Wang, Y. (2023). *Lexical Stress
Perception in Indian Englishes*. /Proceedings of the 20th ICPhS/.
Preprint
<https://www.academia.edu/100905996/Lexical_Stress_Perception_in_Indian_Englishes>_______________________________________________
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