English Language and Linguistics (ELL) at the University of Kent is
looking to recruit one full-time Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA)
for a 3-year fixed-term contact starting 1 May 2018, to work on a
project funded by the Leverhulme Trust - ‘Does Language Have Groove?
Sensorimotor Synchronisation for the Study of Linguistic Rhythm’. The
project is an interdisciplinary collaboration involving phonetics,
cognitive and movement sciences between the University of Kent (UK) and
the University of Montreal (Canada), in particular the International
Laboratory for Brain, Music and Sound Research (BRAMS). The post holder
will be based at Kent in Canterbury, with opportunities to travel to
collaborative meetings and conferences.
This project aims to resolve current controversies surrounding rhythmic
properties of language. Using paradigms based on sensorimotor
synchronisation and rhythmic movement to cross-linguistic materials, we
will develop new approaches to the study of linguistic rhythm. The PDRA
will have strong computational skills and expertise in data analyses and
modelling. S/he will be responsible for collecting and analysing tapping
and perception data, for disseminating the project’s findings to
academic and non-academic audiences, and writing up the results for
publication.
The successful candidate must have a PhD in Phonetics, Experimental
Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computing, Movement Sciences or related
disciplines. Excellent programming skills in MATLAB/R environments as
well as expertise in experimental design and statistical methods (e.g.,
multivariate statistics, linear mixed models, time-series analyses) are
required. A publication record (commensurate with the applicant’s career
stage), knowledge of non-linear modelling advanced techniques and
experience working with different speech perception paradigms are highly
desirable. The candidate should enjoy working in an interdisciplinary
environment and be interested in working with speakers from
typologically diverse language backgrounds. Language knowledge in
addition to English (French, Italian and/or non-European languages) are
a plus.
The required application documents include (1) a cover letter outlining
the candidate’s background and suitability for the post and (2) a CV
with a list of publications and contact details of three academic
referees who are available to provide a reference letter for the
shortlisted candidates prior to the interview date. Please note that an
incomplete application will not be considered.
· Start date for applications: 24 January 2018
· Closing date for applications: 26 February 2018
· Interviews are to be held: 29 March 2018
· Start date of the post: 1 May 2018
To view the full job description and also to apply for this post, visit
https://jobs.kent.ac.uk/. If you require further information regarding
the application process please contact The Resourcing Team on
j...@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: HUM0834. For informal enquiries
about the post, please contact Dr Tamara Rathcke
(t.v.rath...@kent.ac.uk) +44 1227 826540.
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