Research Fellow in Morphological typology

University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Surrey invites applications for a Research Fellow (postdoc) in Morphological Typology, based in the Surrey Morphology Group in Guildford. The role focuses on managing language data for the UKRI FLF project and defining a strategic sample across languages to study macro-variation in predictability.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in linguistics with morphology/typology expertise and postdoctoral experience, plus data management skills and interest in Romance linguistics as

Qualifications

• PhD in linguistics (or related field).
• Expertise in morphology and typology.
• Experience with lexical data and linguistic data management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyse language data for the project.
• Define strategic language sample and coordinate targeted studies.
• Collaborate with the team in writing and dissemination of papers.

Education

PhD in linguistics

Tools

Linguistic data management

Job description

The role

We are seeking qualified applicants for a up to a 2 year position (with possibility to extend to 4) as Research Fellow (postdoc) in Morphological Typology on the UKRI FLF grant ‘Scaling predictability in Morphological paradigms’, led by Sacha Beniamine. The successful candidate will perform a key role in managing and analysing language data for the project, and generating novel knowledge. The position is based at the Surrey Morphology Group at the University of Surrey, in Guildford, and provides the opportunity to work in the vibrant and highly collegial research environment for which the SMG is renowned. The successful candidate will be in charge of the Work Package focusing on Macro-variation, which aims to improve the current data coverage to study the range of variation in predictability across languages. As a core member of the team, they will use their knowledge of linguistic typology and morphological variation to define a strategic sample of languages which will form the empirical basis of the project. They will coordinate a series of targeted studies on the selected language sample, and contribute to the large comparative study of macro-variation in predictability. They will collaborate closely with the rest of the team in the writing and dissemination of papers and presentations, and be expected to take initiative in the formulation of the research agenda.

About You

The successful candidate will have a PhD in linguistics (or related field), with expertise in both morphology and typology. They will be a specialist of morphological typology, with past postdoctoral experience. They will have experience with linguistic data management and creation, including but not limited to lexical resources. They will have expert knowledge of the morphology of a specific language or language family, and curiosity about other systems. Some additional experience with Romance linguistics and romance diachrony will be advantageous (facilitate collaboration with the project’s PhD student).

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Interviews are planned for Thursday the 26th of November, and will be held online. Please contact Sacha Beniamine, [e-mail] with any questions.