Research Fellow (experimental syntax and/or psycholinguistics)

The National University of Singapore will hire a Research Fellow (post-doc) with specialization in experimental syntax and/or psycholinguistics under the project “Closest Agreement and Memory” (PI Zheng Shen). The position is for two years, ideally beginning early to mid-2022.With the PI, the Research Fellow will investigate agreement phenomena that show sensitivity to linear order, e.g. closest conjunct agreement, and their interaction with memory mechanisms. The Research Fellow also has freedom to pursue their own projects within this theme.
Ideal candidates will bring familiarity with the literature on memory-related psycholinguistic studies and/or have published on related topics. Previous experience with memory-related psycholinguistics experiments is a plus. There is no teaching obligation.
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Funds exist for travel to international conferences. The Research Fellow must have their PhD in hand by the start of the position.
Information about working in NUS and living in Singapore is available at http://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/whyjoinus.htm . The NUS Department of English Language & Literature website can be found at http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/ell/ .
The deadline for applications is November 25, 2021. Applicants should send to the application email below:
- A cover letter with a description of relevant research experience and interests related to the project
- A CV
- Two examples of previous work
- The completed Personal Data Consent Form for job applicants available from
http://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/files/NUS-Personal-Data-Consent-for-Job-Applicants.pdf
The candidate should also arrange for two letters of recommendation, including one by the main PhD supervisor, to be sent directly to the application email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Application Deadline: 25-Nov-2021

For further enquiries, please email: [email protected]

The Research Fellow must have their PhD in hand by the start of the position.

Location: [[Blk AS5, 7 Arts Link]]

Organization: Arts & Social Sciences

Department : [[English Language and Literature]]

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