20 May: fyi -- PhD studentships in Linguistics, Sweden
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2 PhD studentships in English Linguistics Vaxjo
Ref: PA 2013/194-2.2.1
Term Maximum of four years’ full-time study
Description Funding for these positions includes up to four years of
full-time study, including coursework and thesis. Particular
consideration will be given to candidates wishing to specialise in one
of the following areas:
Corpus and discourse approaches to English applied linguistics
Teaching and learning English as a second or foreign language
Language variation and change in English
Corpus-based approaches to the emergence of Global Englishes
Research topics in other areas are also possible provided that they
lie within an area of expertise for the supervisory staff. Applicants
who would like to address another topic are encouraged to discuss this
before submitting an application (see contact details below).
These positions may include up to 20% teaching and/or administrative
tasks. The successful applicants will be expected to be active in the
research environment and play an active role within the department,
and to spend the majority of their working time at the department.
Selection criteria
General eligibility criteria
The successful candidate must
have been awarded a second-cycle qualification; have satisfied the
requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which
at least 60 credits were awarded at second-cycle level, or have
acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or
abroad.
Specific eligibility requirements for English linguistics
at least 120 ECTS credits in the English subject, of which at
least 30 credits are at second-cycle level, or equivalent
knowledge gained in some other way in Sweden or abroad; two
independent research works in the subject English comprising 15
credits each or one independent work comprising 30 credits, of
which at least one was awarded at second-cycle level, or the
equivalent carried out in some other way in Sweden or abroad;
proficiency in Swedish (desirable but not compulsory).
For further information on eligibility, see the plan for study at the
postgraduate level in English linguistics:
http://lnu.se/polopoly_fs/1.71497!ASP%20Engelska%20med%20spr%C3%A5kvetenskaplig%20inriktning.pdf
The Higher Education Ordinance provides for transition rules for
eligibility for admission to a postgraduate programme which are in
force through 2015. Eligibility—transition rules Those who had
satisfied the basic eligibility requirements (Bachelor’s degree and 60
points in the subject within the previous point system) before 1 July
2007 shall be considered to have basic eligibility for postgraduate
studies.
Other eligibility criteria Consideration will be given to applicants'
ability successfully to complete postgraduate studies in English
linguistics. This determination will be made on the basis of the
applicants’ academic abilities as demonstrated by their written work
and an interview. Applicants should submit a short research proposal
which will be in part a basis for decision.
Location Växjö, Sweden
First day of employment 1 October 2013 unless otherwise arranged
Information Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the Head
of the Department of Languages, Professor Diane Pecorari,
diane.pecorari@lnu.se, +46 470 708570. For application or employment
issues, contact Lotta Annetun, personnel officer,
lotta.annetun@lnu.se, +46 470 708793
Linnéstudenterna (student union), info@linnestudenterna.se, +46 470
755455
Application To apply for the position, click on "Apply" below. This
will take you to our e-recruitment tool. In this you follow the
directions given. Your application must be received no later than June
12th 2013. The official reference number PA 2013/194-2.2.1 should be
stated on your application and attachments. A CV, a letter of
application and experience, transcripts/copies of your grades and
degree, a short research proposal and any other relevant documentation
you wish to present should be included with your application. Attach
the filled in form Application for third-cycle programme at Linnaeus
University which you can fins on our website
https://medarbetare.lnu.se/polopoly_fs/1.62633!Ansokningsblankett_forskarniva_eng.pdf
Your application must be completed with the following information:
1 APPLICATION
State which employment the application concerns, including reference
number.
1.1 Personal inforamtion about the applicant
Name Swedish national registration number (if any) Address
Telephone number Mobile phone/Cellphone E-mail address List of
appendices
2 CV
2.1 Personal data
Name Date of birth Names and contact details för two people who
can serve as references
2.2 Degrees
State university degrees, including year, title of qualification,
subject and university. Any doctoral thesis assessment should be
enclosed as an appendix.
2.3 Employment
Current employment including the exaxt title and period of employment.
Previous employments including titles and periods of employment.
Periods of leave of absence and reasons for these.
2.4 Other
Sholarships, publications, etc.
3 RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Provide a preliminary plan (max 5 pages) for the research you would
like to carry out during your doctoral studies.
Enclose the following documentation as an appendix:
University degrees and certificates or diplomas. The form
Application for third-cycle programme at Linnaeus University.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the application is
complete and that it reaches Linnaeus University not later than the
last day of application.
For more information about doctoral studies see
http://lnu.se/research/third-cycle-programmes?l=en
http://lnu.se/about-lnu/jobs-and-vacancies?l=en
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