Phd Candidate

4 weken geleden

Leiden, Nederland Universiteit Leiden Voltijd

Vacaturenr.

15257

Functie-categorie

PhD-posities

Omvang (fte)

1,0

Extern/intern

Extern

Locatie

Leiden

Geplaatst op

5 november 2024

Sluitingsdatum

3 december 2024

Leiden University, Faculty of Humanities, Leiden University Centre for Linguistics (LUCL), is looking for a

to work on

**“Sogdian and Bactrian wanderers: Linguistic contacts of Sogdian and Bactrian in the Tarim Basin”**

as part of the ERC-funded project The Silk Road Language Web.

In “Sogdian and Bactrian wanderers”, the linguistic influence of the Middle Iranian languages Sogdian and Bactrian in the Tarim Basin is to be investigated systematically. Both languages are not native to the Tarim Basin, but were extremely influential, as evidenced by many loanwords and names. It is known that Sogdian was spread by Sogdian traders, who also settled in different places throughout the Tarim Basin. Bactrian was the language of the Kuṣānas, but it is not well understood how exactly it reached into the Tarim Basin. While Sogdian and Bactrian influence in Tocharian is recognised, no systematic investigation exists. Although similar influence is to be expected in Khotanese, little research has been done on the topic.

**Omvang (fte)**
1,0 fte

**Key responsibilities**
- Discussing and sharing (unpublished) results with the other team members;
- Submitting research results for publication in peer-reviewed academic journals;
- Presenting papers at international conferences;
- Co-organizing scientific activities such as conferences or lectures;
- Organizing and participating in reading and discussion groups, seminars and workshops within LUCL.

**Selection criteria**
- Demonstrable affinity with historical linguistics and/or philology;
- A scientific focus and creative approach, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
- Preferably knowledge of one or more of the following languages: Bactrian, Gāndhārī, Khotanese, Sanskrit, Sogdian, Tocharian;
- Good writing skills;
- Proficiency in English.

**Our organisation**
Leiden University Centre for Linguistics (LUCL) is one of seven Institutes that falls under the Faculty of Humanities. With over 120 linguists working at the Institute, it is a rich research environment that prides itself on fostering scientific excellence.

LUCL has a longstanding tradition in the study of the world’s languages and features unique linguistic expertise. Current theoretical insights are combined with modern experimental methods in its research profile area ‘Language Diversity in the World’. Researchers from our six umbrella research groups are experts in their respective fields but equally find innovative ways of collaborating with other fields and disciplines.

**Terms and conditions**

For Postdoctoral researchers, we offer a fixed term appointment of up to two and a half years, based on a 1,0 FTE position and depending on your work experience. Salary ranges from €3.345,00 to €6.148,00 gross per month (pay scales 10 and 11) based on fulltime employment, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Depending on qualifications, you may start at the appropriate step in scale 10 until you fully meet the requirements for scale 11 as specified by the Faculty of Humanities, particularly with regard to the number of years of relevant work experience. Part-time employment with a longer duration of the contract is possible.

Appointment will be under the terms of the Collective Labour Agreement of the Dutch Universities. The intended starting date is **1 January 2025**. You are expected to work in Leiden.

**Diversity**
Fostering an inclusive community is a central element of the values and vision of Leiden University. Leiden University is committed to becoming an inclusive community which enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected and to develop their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research. High quality teaching and research is inclusive.

**Information**

**Applications**
- A motivation letter of max. 2 A4, explaining how your expertise is relevant to carrying out the research;
- A curriculum vitae, with a list of any publications;
- A short research proposal (max. 1000 words), in which you describe how you would plan the project, which research questions you would formulate, which sources you would use, which matters you find in need of special attention, how you would tackle any existing deficiencies in your knowledge, etc.;
- Enquiries from agencies are not appreciated._

Delen op Facebook Delen op X Delen op LinkedIn Delen via WhatsApp Delen via Mastodon

  • PhD Candidate

    3 weken geleden

    Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen Voltijd

    We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research team at the Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies (KITLV). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a research project on the basis of their own research idea, focusing on language in its broadest sense as it relates to society, with a...

  • PhD Candidate in Somatic and Mental Health Research

    3 weken geleden

    Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Universiteit Leiden Voltijd

    Research Project OverviewThe Health, Medical and Neuropsychology department is seeking a PhD candidate for a research project investigating the interplay between somatic and mental symptoms in patients with migraine.This project aims to explore how psychological factors, such as pain-expectancies and behavioral avoidance, impact migraine using real-time...

  • PhD Candidate SCA1 allele-specific RNA targeting therapy

    3 maanden geleden

    Leiden, Nederland Leiden Bio Science Park Voltijd

    Offer As a PhD candidate, your salary will be between € 3,017 and €3,824 gross per month (scale Pro, CAO UMC). These figures are based on a full-time position.

  • PhD Candidate in Urban Nature-Climate Interactions

    2 weken geleden

    Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Universiteit Leiden Voltijd

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our team at the Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML) at Leiden University. The successful candidate will be part of a 4-year project focused on understanding the relationship between climate change and nature in Dutch ecosystems.The PhD research will contribute to understanding the...

  • PhD-candidate kunstmatige intelligentie

    3 weken geleden

    Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Nederland LUMC Voltijd

    Je rolAls PhD-candidate kunstmatige intelligentie werk je op het grensvlak tussen kunstmatige intelligentie en neurowetenschappen. Het onderzoeksproject ARISE-NMD heeft als doel om kunstmatige intelligentie toe te passen voor de analyse van elektromyografie (EMG)-data van patiënten met neuromusculaire ziekten.Jouw rol bestaat uit het opzetten van een grote,...

  • PhD Candidate Language and Society in the Caribbean at KITLV

    1 maand geleden

    Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen Voltijd

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our team at the Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies (KITLV). The successful candidate will be part of our research program focused on language and society in the Caribbean.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct research on language in the Caribbean, including field...

  • PhD Candidate in Sign Language and Deaf Studies

    1 maand geleden

    Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Universiteit Leiden Voltijd

    Job Description:Universiteit Leiden is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join its research team in the field of Sign Language and Deaf Studies. The successful candidate will be part of the Leiden University Centre for Linguistics and will work under the supervision of Dr. Victoria Nyst.Project Overview:The PhD position is part of an NWO-funded...

  • PhD Candidate and Junior System Administrator for Software Optimization

    2 weken geleden

    Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Universiteit Leiden Voltijd

    Key ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking a highly skilled PhD candidate and junior system administrator to join our team in the field of software optimization. As part of this role, you will conduct original research in computer systems, focusing on software optimization and compiler techniques.The ideal candidate will have recently completed (or soon to be...

  • PhD Candidate

    3 weken geleden

    Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Leiden Bio Science Park Voltijd

    OfferSalaryAs a PhD candidate, your gross monthly salary will be between € 3,017 and €3,824 (scale Pro, CAO UMC) for a full-time position.Additional informationThese figures are based on a full-time position and are based on the CAO UMC scale.

  • PhD Candidate in Language and Society for Southeast Asia at KITLV

    1 maand geleden

    Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen Voltijd

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our team at the Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies (KITLV). The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research on language in its broadest sense as it relates to society, with a focus on Southeast Asia.Key Responsibilities:Conduct...

  • Phd Candidate in The Field of Palaeolithic

    2 maanden geleden

    Leiden, Nederland Universiteit Leiden Voltijd

    Vacaturenr. 15158 Functie-categorie PhD-posities Omvang (fte) 1,0 Extern/intern Extern Locatie Leiden Geplaatst op 24 september 2024 Sluitingsdatum 15 november 2024 **Project Description** **Key tasks** - Investigate patterns of human cave exploitation in the Carpathians during the Late Pleistocene. - Conduct collaborative and novel research...

  • PhD Candidate in Deaf Studies and Linguistics

    3 weken geleden

    Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Universiteit Leiden Voltijd

    We are seeking a PhD Candidate in Deaf Studies and Linguistics to join our team at the Leiden University Centre for Linguistics. As a researcher, you will work on a project focused on sign language studies, exploring the use of sign language in an African country.This project is part of an NWO-funded initiative, 'Through the hands of signers: modeling spread...

  • PhD Researcher in RNA Targeting Therapy

    1 maand geleden

    Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Leiden Bio Science Park Voltijd

    OfferWe are offering a PhD position in RNA targeting therapy at Leiden Bio Science Park. As a PhD candidate, your salary will be between € 3,017 and €3,824 gross per month (scale Pro, CAO UMC). These figures are based on a full-time position.We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled researcher to join our team and contribute to the development of...

  • PhD Researcher in Play Studies: Worlding America

    1 maand geleden

    Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Universiteit Leiden Voltijd

    PhD Researcher in Play Studies: Worlding AmericaWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our team in the ERC project Worlding America. The successful candidate will be working on a PhD project that explores the role of play in shaping America from the 16th century to the present day.The PhD researcher will be part of a vibrant research...

  • PhD Candidate and Junior System Administrator in Software Optimization and Compiler Techniques

    4 weken geleden

    Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Universiteit Leiden Voltijd

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated PhD candidate and junior system administrator to join our team at Universiteit Leiden. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting original research in the field of computer systems, focusing on software optimization and compiler techniques.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct cutting-edge...

  • Dual-Appointment PhD Candidate and Junior System Administrator in Software Optimization and Compiler Techniques

    3 weken geleden

    Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Universiteit Leiden Voltijd

    Key Responsibilities of the Research and System Administration PositionThe ideal candidate will conduct original research in the field of Computer Systems, focusing on software optimization and compiler techniques. This involves publishing scientific work in peer-reviewed conference proceedings and journals, and presenting at top-tier international...

  • PhD Position in Social Anthropology Researcher

    3 weken geleden

    Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Universiteit Leiden Voltijd

    Project OverviewThe Futuring Heritage project is an interdisciplinary research initiative that explores the intersection of environmental conservation, cultural heritage, and community-led conservation in the eastern Himalayas. Led by Dr. Erik de Maaker, the project aims to develop new spatial methodologies that integrate satellite imagery with ethnographic...

  • Phd Candidate in Arabic Studies

    1 maand geleden

    Leiden, Nederland Universiteit Leiden Voltijd

    Vacancy number 15248 Job type Hours (in fte) 1,0 External/ internal External Location Leiden Placed on 29 October 2024 Closing date 15 November 2024 17 more days to apply The great Arab-Islamic conquests of the 7th century CE set in motion transformations that fundamentally changed the social and cultural fabric of the Middle East, bedding in a...

  • PhD candidate for the StorytimeLM project

    3 maanden geleden

    Leiden, Nederland Universiteit Leiden Voltijd

    Key responsibilities The PhD candidate will be placed within the Social Intelligence Modelling lab (SIMlab) and the Text Mining and Retrieval group, and be supervised by dr. Gijs Wijnholds, dr. Max van Duijn, and prof. Suzan Verberne. The position involves the following key responsibilities: Gather, curate, and compile narrative datasets; Set up an...

  • PhD Researcher in South American Comparative Linguistics and Anthropology

    1 maand geleden

    Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Universiteit Leiden Voltijd

    Research Opportunity: The Leiden University Centre for Linguistics invites applications for a PhD position in South American comparative linguistics and anthropology. The successful candidate will work on a project that aims to reconstruct the socio-historical processes that have led to the current and past distributions of languages and language attributes...