assistant professor (adjunkt) – research staff – postdoctoral reasearcher; language evolution; (adiunkt – grupa badawcza)

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assistant professor (adjunkt) – research staff – postdoctoral reasearcher; language evolution; (adiunkt – grupa badawcza)

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Offer DescriptionThe Center for Language Evolution Studies at the Faculty of Humanities, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in an NCN-funded OPUS project titled: “Paths to Polysemy: Integrating Approaches to the Role of Polysemy in the Evolutionary Dynamics of Language.”This is a full-time research position focusing on the role of polysemy in language evolution. The candidate is expected to have a PhD in linguistics, cognitive science or a related field, with a specialisation in language evolution research, especially vocal learning and language evolution. The successful candidate will work on experimental and cross-cultural research, contributing to a deeper understanding of how polysemy influences language evolution.The goal of the project is to combine cognitive and experimental approaches, especially in the domain of experimental semiotics, to understand how polysemy plays a role in the cultural evolution of language. A special focus of the project lies on cross-cultural differences in the evolutionary paths of polysemy and meaning extension.Name of the Unit: Center for Language Evolution Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Nicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńWhere to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Language sciences » Linguistics Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Psychological sciences » Cognitive science Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsDesirable Skills:

• Familiarity with research on polysemy and semantic change.
• Familiarity with theories of categorization in cognitive science
• Strong collaborative and communication skills in an international research environment.

Specific RequirementsRequirements:

• A PhD in Linguistics, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field, obtained no earlier than 7 years before the year of employment in the project.
• Research experience in language evolution, especially in the domain of vocal learning and language evolution.
• Familiarity in experimental design and experience in running behavioral and linguistic experiments.
• Proven track record of conducting cross-cultural research, particularly with Mandarin Chinese-speaking participants and stimuli.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.

Experience in preparing scientific reports and journal articles.Description of tasks: * The postdoc will participate in designing, preparing and running experiments on the evolution of polysemy and semantic extension using artificial language learning, iterated learning and experimental semiotics

• The postdoc will especially focus on cross-cultural comparisons between English-speaking, Polish-speaking and Mandarin Chinese-speaking participants
• Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at international conferences.

Languages CHINESE Level ExcellentLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Language sciences » LinguisticsPsychological sciences » Cognitive scienceAdditional InformationBenefitsEmployment conditions:Employment within the framework of the National Science Centre OPUS project of the National Science Centre (2024/53/B/HS2/01366), entitled “Paths to Polysemy: Integrating Approaches to the Role of Polysemy in the Evolutionary Dynamics of Language”.The Principal Investigator and project manager is Dr Michael Pleyer.Type of contract: Full-time employmentDuration: 34 MonthsStarting date: 01.04.2025Salary: According to NCN regulations for postdoctoral positions (PLN 140,000 gross with employer costs per year)Eligibility criteriaDocuments required:– Cover letter outlining qualifications, research experience, and motivation for applying– Personal questionnaire for the person applying for employment (form to be downloaded)– Professional curriculum vitae– Copy of higher education diploma– Copy of doctorate certificate– Information about scientific, didactic and organizational achievements (abstract comprising candidate’s most important areas of research, and scientific, educational, and other achievements)– List of publications (including the publishing house/journal, year of publication, and page number)– Declaration of consent to the processing of personal data contained in the job offer for the needs of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of The Council od 27 April 2016 (L119/1) (form to be downloaded)– Declaration under art. 113 ust. 1 ustawy Prawo o szkolnictwie wyższym (o niekaralności) (Art. Paragraph 113 (1) of the Higher Education Act (of no criminal record)) (form to be downloaded)– Declaration that Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń will be my primary employer once I have won the contest (form to be downloaded)Selection processForm of submitting offers: application in English should be sent via web page:The selection procedure will be completed no later than 14.03.2025contact:Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Center for Language Evolution Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun Country Poland City Toruń Postal Code 87-100 Street Fosa Staromiejska 3 GeofieldContact CityToruń WebsiteStreetul. Fosa Staromiejska 3 Postal Code87-100 E-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Toruń, kujawsko-pomorskie

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Fri, 14 Feb 2025 23:41:15 GMT

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