PhD in Multi-methods project on negation across languages

Original title: PhD candidate within a multi-methods project on negation across languages

• submission of a PhD thesis within the period of appointment;
• presenting intermediate research results at workshops and conferences;
• participation in the Research School and Faculty of Humanities PhD training programmes;
• (co-)teaching courses at BA-level in the second and third year of the appointment (maximum 0,2 fte per year).
• conduct field-based experiments in Ecuador
• organising knowledge dissemination activities;
• participating in meetings and training sessions of the project research group.
• a completed Master's degree in Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Psychology or similar;
• excellent research and academic English skills demonstrated by a Master thesis.
• strong interest in fieldwork/field-based experimental methods
• (minimally) conversational proficiency in Spanish
• a strong cooperative attitude and willingness to engage in collaborative researchI
• We offer a temporary employment contract for the period of 48 months. The first contract will be for 16 months, with an extension for the following 32 months, contingent on a positive performance evaluation within the first 12 months. The preferred but negotiable starting date is 01 January 2027;
• Based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week) the gross monthly salary will range from €3.204 in the first year to €4.051 (scale P) in the last year. This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile PhD candidate applicable. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable;
• PhD candidates receive a tuition fee waiver;
• PhD candidates have free access to courses offered by the Graduate School of Humanities and the Dutch National Research Schools;
• Training in (field-based) EEG methods by the research team
• Excellent possibilities for further professional development and education;
• An inspiring academic and international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam;
• An enthusiastic and professional academic team.
• a letter cover letter and full academic CV;
• a list of all Master-level modules you have taken, with an official transcript of grades;
• a writing sample (preferably your MA thesis);
• the names and email addresses of two references, including your advisor, who may be approached by the selection committee.