2025-04-04
Harvard University
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Cambridge
Massachusetts
02163
United States
Harvard University
Title: Postdoctoral Researcher in Sign Language Linguistics
School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department_Area: Linguistics
Position Description: The Department of Linguistics seeks applications for a full time postdoctoral researcher in the area of sign language linguistics and experimental linguistics. The appointment is expected to begin on or after August 15, 2025. The postdoc will be responsible for research regarding how depicting classifier signs become part of the conventionalized lexicon of sign languages, focusing on work related to Dr. Kathryn Davidson's project on formal semantics and depiction in language. Research expertise that complements the expertise already present in the lab will be especially welcome, such as extensive experience working on topics related to experimental semantics and language change. As part of this research we expect the postdoc will publish in high profile journals and present in conferences and workshops, and prepare grant proposals for continued study of this work. We also expect the postdoc to mentor and interact with undergraduate and graduate students and other connected researchers through research collaborations in the laboratory.
The position is for one year, renewable if additional funding resources are secured.
Basic Qualifications: The successful applicant should have PhD in Linguistics, and extensive research experience on some of the following topics: sign language theory, historical linguistics, experimental linguistics.
Special Instructions: Special Instructions: Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal. Candidates are encouraged to apply by May 3; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
1. Cover letter explaining interest in this position
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Contact information for two references
Contact Information: Andra Pham
323 Boylston Hall
Contact Email: andra_pham@harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Minimum Number of References Required: 2
Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3
Keywords: postdoctoral researcher Boston, Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA, Northeast, New England
Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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