Phd Candidate in Sign Language and Deaf Studies

2 maanden geleden

Leiden, Nederland Universiteit Leiden Voltijd

Vacancy number

15215

Job type

PhD positions

Hours (in fte)

1,0

External/ internal

External

Location

Leiden

Placed on

15 October 2024

Closing date

3 November 2024 19 more days to apply

**Faculty of Humanities, Leiden University Centre for Linguistics has 2 vacancies for a**

**Project description/ Key responsibilities**

Specialty Areas: Sign languages, Deaf studies, Sociolinguistics

The starting date of the position is flexible, but preferably as soon as possible.

The researcher will join the HANDSLab and will be expected to be an active participant in lab activities (conducted in English and International Sign/Dutch Sign Language). This will include collaboration with undergraduate and/or graduate students, deaf and hearing colleagues, as well as members of the broader d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. The successful applicant will be encouraged to work on their own research projects and to interact with the wider research community.

**Selection criteria**
Applicants should have completed their MA at the start of the employment, be fluent in a sign language, and have the ability to work in both the lab and the field with with the sign language(s) used there.

**Research at our faculty/ institute**
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. At LUCL we offer extensive research support to our researchers.

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 oursix umbrella research groupsare experts in their respective fields but equally find innovative ways of collaborating with other fields and disciplines.

**Terms and conditions**
Appointment will be according to the terms of the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten). The employment will be for a period of four years (first a contract of 12 months with an extension of 36 months after positive evaluation of capabilities and compatibility), starting as soon as possible. The appointment must lead to the completion of a PhD thesis.

**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 strives to be inclusive.

**Information**

**Applications**

Applicants should submit online:

- A detailed curriculum vitae
- Names, positions and contact information of two referees (no reference letters).
- Enquiries from agencies are not appreciated._

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