The University of Michigan

Lsadc; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join their dynamic linguistics department. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in innovative research while teaching courses that empower students to explore computational and experimental methods in linguistics. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. and possess a strong background in linguistics, with a passion for teaching and research. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions can significantly impact the field and inspire the next generation of linguists. Apply now to be part of this exciting academic journey!

Qualifications

• Ph.D. must be awarded before the start of the appointment.
• Strong teaching and research skills in linguistics are essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per year and continue an innovative research program.
• Develop and teach courses on computational methods in linguistics.

Skills

Computational Linguistics

Experimental Methods

Teaching Skills

Research Skills

Education

Ph.D. in Linguistics or related field

Tools

Interfolio

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, open field, computational and/or experimental methods in linguistics

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Michigan invites applications for a two-year Post-doctoral Research Fellow position, starting no later than August 25, 2025. We seek exemplary applicants who hold a Ph.D. in Linguistics or a related field who apply computational and/or experimental methods to research in linguistics.

We will strongly consider outstanding applicants in any subfield of linguistics who can contribute to the strengths of the department – applicants with primary or secondary specialization in computational linguistics are especially encouraged to apply. A PhD degree must be awarded before the start of the appointment.

The position, partially endowed by the Journal Language Learning, involves teaching two courses per year and continuing an innovative research program. Strong consideration will be given to applicants who can develop and teach introductory and upper level courses to help students learn and apply programming and other computational and/or experimental methods and tools to language and linguistics.

Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, open field, computational and/or experimental methods in linguistics

Organization: The University of Michigan

Location: Ann Arbor, MI
United States

Posting Start Date: 2/26/2025

Date Posted: 2/26/2025

Requirements

• 1 to 2-page cover letter with contact information and the names and emails of three recommenders. Please note that recommenders will be asked to submit letters directly through Interfolio. The recommendation letters should address the scholarly promise of the research program and the applicant's teaching skills.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Research and teaching statements.
• Two representative publications or other writings.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Applications need to be submitted through Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/164135