Postdoctoral Researcher in Formal Semantics

2 months ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Harvard University Full time
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Title
Postdoctoral Researcher in Formal Semantics

School
Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area
Linguistics

Position Description
The Department of Linguistics seeks applications for a full time postdoctoral researcher in the area of formal semantics. The appointment is expected to begin on or after July 1, 2024.

The postdoc will be responsible for research on lexical aspect, event semantics and clausal embedding, focusing on work related to Dr.

Bondarenko's project "Clausal Embedding Meets Event Structure" (funded by the Dean's Competitive Fund for Promising Scholarship).

Research expertise that complements the expertise already present in the lab will be especially welcome, such as extensive experience working on topics related to lexical aspect, semantics of aspectual adverbials, and polarity phenomena.

As part of this research we expect the postdoc will publish in high profile journals and present in conferences and workshops, and prepare grant proposals for continued study of this work.

We also expect the postdoc to mentor and interact with undergraduate and graduate students and other connected researchers through research collaborations in the laboratory.


The position is for one year, renewable if additional funding resources are secured.

Basic Qualifications

The successful applicant should have PhD in Linguistics, and extensive research experience on some of the following topics: lexical aspect, event semantics, polarity, questions.

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions

Special Instructions:
Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal ). Candidates are encouraged to apply by February 15; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

  • Cover letter explaining interest in this position
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact information for two references
Contact Information
Victoria Koc
323 Boylston Hall

Contact Email
[email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Number of References Required
2

Maximum Number of References Allowed
3

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