Ph.D. positions in Linguistics

TN Italy; Bolzano; In loco; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An established industry player is offering exciting PhD positions in Linguistics through a collaborative program with the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano and the University of Verona. This unique opportunity allows selected candidates to engage in independent research while benefiting from a supportive multilingual environment. Applicants are encouraged to showcase their language skills, particularly in English, Italian, or German. With a three-year fellowship, this program not only fosters academic growth but also provides access to various training activities, making it ideal for aspiring researchers eager to make a significant impact in the field of linguistics.

Competenze

• Conduct independent and original scientific research.
• Participate in training activities at local and international levels.

Mansioni

• Engage in research projects and contribute to academic publications.
• Collaborate with faculty and peers in a multilingual environment.

Conoscenze

English proficiency

Italian language

German language

Research skills

Formazione

Master's degree in Linguistics or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

PhD Positions in Linguistics at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano and the University of Verona

The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano and the University of Verona have opened 7 positions within their joint PhD program in Linguistics. Selected candidates will receive a 3-year fellowship.

Successful applicants are expected to conduct independent and original scientific research and participate in local, national, and international training activities. Given the multilingual environment, applications from international students with good command of English and at least one second language (Italian or German) are encouraged.

Application Timeline:

• Applications open from June 10th, 2024.
• Deadline for online applications: July 11th, 2024, at 12:00 midday (GMT +2:00).

Applications must be submitted online via the university application system; email submissions are not accepted. For details on the selection process, visit the PhD program website at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano.

The selection involves evaluation of the Master's thesis, research project, and an online interview. Specific details are available on the application website.

Fellowship opportunities include:

1. One fellowship reserved for a PhD project in cooperation with the University of Marburg. Interested candidates should indicate their preference in their application.
2. A second fellowship for a project titled 'Comparative analysis of the policies for the protection of the Romansh, the Brixino-Tyrolean Ladin, and the Friulian Ladin', sponsored by 'Agenzia Regionale per la Lingua Friulana (ARLEF)'. Preference should be indicated in the application.
3. A third fellowship for a project titled 'Language technologies for low-resource languages', sponsored by the European Science Fund (ESF). Applicants should specify this preference in their application.

For information about faculty members and their research areas, please see the program's website.

Contact information:

• General inquiries about the PhD in Linguistics: Birgit Alber ()
• Application procedure inquiries: contact the staff listed on the application website.