Postdoc: Dutch Morphology & Constructicon Research

Universiteit Leiden; Leiden; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Leiden University invites applications for a Postdoctoral researcher position in computational linguistics focusing on the morphology and constructicography of Dutch. The successful candidate will join LUCL and contribute to building a morphological constructicon for Dutch and exploring productivity in word-formation.

The role includes working with a small team, transforming lexicographic resources, and developing digital tools.

Qualifications

• PhD in linguistics completed before the start date.
• Expertise in computational modelling of grammatical patterns.
• Dutch native or near-native; strong English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Find, evaluate and develop digital tools for morphological classification of complex words.
• Investigate Dutch morphological constructions quantitatively and qualitatively.
• Present research results at workshops and conferences.
• Publish joint research results and participate in knowledge dissemination activities.

Skills

Computational modelling

Construction Grammar

Dutch proficiency

English proficiency

Research skills

Education

PhD in linguistics

Tools

LLMs

Job description

Leiden University invites applications for a Postdoctoral researcher position in computational linguistics focusing on the morphology and constructicography of Dutch. The successful candidate will join LUCL and contribute to building a morphological constructicon for Dutch and exploring productivity in word-formation.

The role includes working with a small team, transforming lexicographic resources, and developing digital tools.