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The Institute of Cognitive Science at Carleton University invites
applications for a special Ph.D. studentship on the project
'Constraint-Based Syntax and Semantics'. The project is a theoretical
and computational investigation of aspects of the grammatical
architecture of Lexical-Functional Grammar, including general problems
in syntax and semantics, but particularly the syntax-semantics and
syntax-pragmatics interfaces. One overarching concern of the project
is comparison of Glue Semantics, a categorial semantics for LFG, with
Transfer Semantics, an interpretive semantics for LFG. A test bed for
the comparison will be computation of conventional implicature based
partly on syntactic cues. A second test bed will be issues in the
syntax and semantics of constructions and idioms. A third test bed
will be treatment of aspects of the syntax and semantics of Persian
and/or Swedish, depending on available expertise. The computational
component of the project is developed in the XL E grammar development
environment for LFG.

Students with interests in other lexicalist, constraint-based theories
are also encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will have an honours undergraduate degree (or
equivalent) or a master's degree in theoretical or computational
linguistics, artificial intelligence, cognitive science or computer
science. Some background in theoretical or computational approaches to
syntax or semantics is essential; a strong background is
preferred. Native speaker competency in Persian or Swedish would also
be an asset, but is not required.

The studentship offers funding for four years at $30,000 (CAD) per
year. Domestic and international students are equally encouraged to
apply. The start date of the studentship is September 1, 2010.

For further information please contact Dr. Ash Asudeh at the email below.

Application forms and instructions are available from:

http://www2.carleton.ca/ics/graduate/ph-d-program/admissions/

Additional instructions:
1. If you intend to apply, please email Ash Asudeh at the address below ASAP.
2. In the research statement requested for the application package, please indicate that the application is for the special Ph.D. studentship.

Application deadline: February 15, 2010.
[NOTE: This deadline is earlier than the general program deadline.]

Applications received after the deadline may be considered, but this
is not guaranteed.

More information about the project can be found at:

http://www.carleton.ca/~asudeh/research/projects-nserc.html

Information about the Institute of Cognitive Science:

http://www.carleton.ca/ics/

Information about Carleton University:

http://www.carleton.ca/

Contact information:
Dr. Ash Asudeh
email: ccs.carleton.ca !at! asudeh
(reverse, replace !at! with appropriate sign)
web: http://www.carleton.ca/~asudeh/

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