PhD Candidate in Deaf Studies and Linguistics

3 dagen 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 and change in historical sign language linguistics'. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr Victoria Nyst and will be part of the HANDSLab.


The researcher will contribute to the lab's activities, collaborating with undergraduate and graduate students, deaf and hearing colleagues, and 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 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
  • Be able to work in both the lab and the field with the sign language(s) used there

About the Faculty

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.


Research at Our Faculty

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.

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