Student à United States

Date Posted: 08/08/2023
Req ID: 31896
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Language Studies
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

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Position Summary:

The Department of Language Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a one-year Research Associate position (with the possibility of renewal for a second year). The Research Associate will be working under the direct supervision of Professor Arsalan Kahnemuyipour to assist him in managing his SSHRC-Funded project on the Syntax of Nominal Linkers and his research on Case and Agreement in Iranian Languages. The Research Associate will be involved in the intellectual development of the projects as well as more general administrative support. The Research Associate’s primary responsibilities include setting up protocols for data elicitations, developing research questions, conducting literature reviews, assisting with preparing conference abstracts/presentations and manuscripts for publication, as well as managing the day-to-day needs of the research projects such as organizing lab meetings, coordinating the work of other team members, etc.

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

• PhD in Linguistics, with a specialization in Syntax (completed by the start of the appointment), or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years’ of research experience in Linguistics, with demonstrated research in the syntax of Iranian languages.
• Experience providing project management support and ensuring projects adhere to ethical and privacy requirements.
• Experience supervising a team, including effective teambuilding skills and the ability to establish positive working relationships and foster collaboration to achieve common goals.

Skills:

• Superior communication and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with an ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work in a collaborative group.
• Ability to lead a project and co-ordinate research teams.
• Experience in training and monitoring performance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, decision-making and management skills.

Other:

• Preference will be given to candidates with research experience on the syntax of nominal linkers and/or case and agreement in Iranian languages.

Closing Date: 09/12/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Research Associate
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 -- Research Associates (Limited Term): $47,287 - $88,663

Pro-rated Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 -- Research Associates (Limited Term): $39,721 - $74,477
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines,including but not limited to the
University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline

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