197/2026 - Post-doctoral fellowship in applied linguistics.

Universitat de les Illes Balears; España; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) invites applications for a part-time Postdoctoral researcher position focused on language sciences. The project involves labelling and annotating speech samples, phonemic transcription to identify pronunciation errors, and preparing perception tests for auditory evaluation by expert reviewers.

The role requires a track record in L2 learning and a strong command of English (C1–C2 desirable).

Qualifications

• Track record (publications) in L2 learning.
• C1–C2 level in English would be a plus.
• 1–4 years of research experience.

Responsibilities

• Labelling and annotating speech samples.
• Phonemic transcription of recordings to spot pronunciation errors.
• Preparing perception tests for auditory evaluation of speech production by expert reviewers.
• Codifying questionnaires in Excel: language background, pronunciation anxiety and motivation.

Skills

L2 learning research

English (C1–C2)

Job description

Organisation/Company Universitat de les Illes Balears Research Field Language sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 11 Nov 2026 - 23:55 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 25 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 2026-27_3_197 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Labelling and annotating speech samples

• Phonemic transcription of recordings to spot pronunciation errors
• Preparing perception tests for auditory evaluation of speech production by expert reviewers
• Codifying questionnaires in Excel: language background, pronunciation anxiety and motivation.

Funding body: GOIB

Institution: Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)

Specific Requirements

A track record (publications) in L2 learning.

A C1-C2 level in English (written and spoken) would be a plus.

Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Internal Application form(s) needed

National Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance)

Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract: Friday, April 30, 2027

Eligibility criteria

• Qualifications in the specialised area (max. 20 points)
• Accomplishments in the field (max. 40 points), such as research, innovation and knowledge transfer, teaching, professional accreditations, supplementary training, awards, etc.
• Video CV and, where applicable, a personal interview (max. 20 points)
• Experience in the field (max. 15 points), e.g.: > 3 years (10 points), < 3 years (5 points)
• Other merits (max. 5 points), e.g. qualifications not linked to the specialised area, letters of reference, etc.

Eligibility threshold: 60 points.

Candidates who hold the qualification corresponding to the required category in the job offer with a non-EU degree, if selected, must present a certificate of equivalence of their non-EU qualification to a European qualification, or proof of having applied for this equivalence, in order to proceed with their hiring. The equivalence can be requested from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities of Spain (see https://www.universidades.gob.es/equivalencia-de-titulo-extranjero-de-e… ).

Selection process

In accordance with Article 8 in REGULATORY AGREEMENT 14540 of 15th June 2022 that approves the regulation governing the recruitment of research staff under chapter 6 allocation of the university budget, as well as technical or operational research staff.

Selection comitee

• The relevant Pro-Vice-Chancellor for research (or delegated representative) as chair.
• The supervisor (or delegated representative).
• The members of the Research Area Assessment Committee (CARAI).
• One or more expert members in the topic pertaining to the recruitment and chosen by the chair of the committee, where applicable.
• The head of FORHU (or delegated representative), as secretary, who may speak but not vote.

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