Institution/Organization: Goethe University Frankfurt
Department: The Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) “Negation in language and beyond” (SFB 1629 NegLaB)
Web Address: https://www.uni-frankfurt.de/149292001/Negation_in_Language_and_Beyond

Level: PhD

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Phonology; Psycholinguistics; Semantics

Description:

SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIPS FOR DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS at the Collaborative Research Center 1629
“Negation in language and beyond” (NegLaB)

The Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) “Negation in language and beyond” (SFB 1629 NegLaB) at Goethe University Frankfurt focuses on a comprehensive exploration of the topic of negation in language and cognition. The general aim of the CRC is to unravel the complexities of negation across different languages and its implications for our understanding of linguistic competence and cognition by employing diverse empirical methods, including corpus analyses and experimental studies. The CRC comprises 15 projects, organised in three research domains. Details can be found here: https://www.uni-frankfurt.de/149292001/Negation_in_Language_and_Beyond

In this first call, we offer three 4-month short-term fellowships for international doctoral researchers. We look for applicants who wish to pursue their own research proposal in close connection to the research focus of the CRC. The fellowship enables young researchers to collaborate with experts from the CRC and with international invited experts on the topic of negation. We offer a stimulating international collaborative environment, trainings in methodology and data evaluation as well as measures fostering individual career development.

Applications should indicate the research area to which the proposal relates or, if applicable, the specific research projects of the SFB with which the collaboration is intended.

Funding Period
September 1, 2024 until December 31, 2024 (earlier starting dates are subject to negotiation)

Funding
Monthly fellowship of 1,750€ (plus 250€ for incidental expenses, for parents: additional 400€ child allowance)

Application deadline
May 15, 2024

Application documents
- Cover letter (including contact details and information regarding motivation and CRC research domain/project for collaboration)
- Research proposal connected to the topic of negation (max. 3 pages A4, incl. references)
- CV (including information on MA degree, PhD topic, etc. and, if applicable, list of publications and conference presentations)
- Two names and contact details of referees who may be contacted by the search committee by e-mail
- Copy of the certificates of the university degrees (MA degree)

Who can apply?
Doctoral researchers

Please contact Prof. Dr. Esther Rinke or Dr. Derya Nuhbalaoglu-Ayan ([email protected]) for questions concerning the fellowships. Applications should be submitted electronically by e-mail (as one PDF file) to Prof. Dr. Esther Rinke, [email protected]

Application Deadline: 15-May-2024

Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt | Campus Westend
IG-Gebäude | IG 6.215 | Norbert-Wollheim-Platz 1
60629 Frankfurt am Main | GERMANY
Email Address for Applications: [email protected]

Contact Information:
Please contact Prof. Dr. Esther Rinke ([email protected]) or Dr. Derya Nuhbalaoglu-Ayan ([email protected]) for questions concerning the fellowships.