PhD Research Fellowship in English linguistics

3 days ago

Bergen, Vestland, Norway Unist Full time

Organisation/Company: University of Bergen

Department: Department of Foreign Languages

Research Field: Language sciences » Languages, Language sciences » Linguistics, Language sciences » Other

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions: PhD Positions

Country: Norway

Application Deadline: 5 Apr 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Oslo)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

UiB - Knowledge that shapes society

The Department of Foreign Languages invites applications for a PhD position in English linguistics commencing from August 2025, or as agreed upon. The position is for a fixed-term period of four years.

The PhD candidate will be affiliated with the section for English linguistics at the Department of Foreign Languages, as well as with the research group Language Data and Language Change (LDLC). The PhD project must be compatible with the research interests of the members of the section for English linguistics, and it must also be relevant to the LDLC research group in the area of English linguistics. Potential fields of research include, but are not strictly limited to:

  • Language variation and change on all levels of linguistic analysis (phonetics/phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics)
  • Synchronic or historical linguistics
  • Language contact

The PhD project must emphasize the use of empirical data, and its argumentation should be quantitatively oriented. The project should be anchored in and/or informed by linguistic theory.

About the PhD position and the research training

The main purpose of the PhD position is to complete a doctoral degree, which qualifies for independent research and other forms of employment that demand specific competency.

The duration of the PhD position is four years. The time allocated to the research project itself is 2.5 years, whilst a total of one year will be devoted to other, career-promoting work such as teaching, dissemination of results and university administration. A plan for this part of the position will be established in collaboration with the Department. The remaining six months will be allocated to formal training. As a PhD candidate, you must participate in the Faculty of Humanities' PhD program. The PhD programme comprises a training component corresponding to 30 ECTS.

Qualifications and personal qualities
  • The applicant must hold a Norwegian master's degree or an equivalent foreign degree in English linguistics. It is a condition of employment that the master's degree has been awarded by the application deadline.
  • The applicants must be able to work independently in a structured manner and have strong cooperation skills.
  • Applicants must be fluent in both written and oral English.
  • Documented skills in the use of modern corpus tools will be an advantage.
  • Experience with dissemination work will be an advantage.

Applicants must submit a proposal for a research project that will result in a doctoral dissertation, as well as a progress plan for the project.

In assessing the applications, the academic quality and feasibility of the proposed PhD project and the academic qualifications of the candidate will be considered. Further emphasis is placed on strategic considerations, motivation, and the applicant's personal eligibility.

We can offer
  • A stimulating and professionally challenging work environment.
  • Gross annual salary of NOK 560 000 for a full-time position (code 1017). Further salary increases will be based on seniority in the position.
  • Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
  • Good welfare benefits.
How to apply

Applications must be sent electronically via the link on this site: "APPLY FOR THIS JOB". The applicant must use the electronic CV form. The application must include:

  • A draft proposal for a research project, within the field of English linguistics, that will result in a doctoral dissertation, as well as a progress plan for the project.
  • Bibliography for the proposed project.
  • A progress plan for the whole duration of the project, including time for the career-promoting work and obligatory training component.
  • A brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
  • CV.
  • Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor's and master's degrees.
  • A short summary of the master's thesis or equivalent thesis (up to three pages).
  • A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list).
  • Publications in your name (up to three works).
  • The names and contact information for two referees.

The application and attachments must be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English. Documents in other languages must be accompanied by certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language. Please ensure that all attachments are in either Word or PDF format and are uploaded to Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

Shortlisted candidates will be called in to an interview.

General information

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting Head of Department, Martin Paulsen on e-mail m.paulsen@uib.no or telephone (+47) 55 58 23 86.

Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.

We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied.

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