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

Official university vacancy imported from University of Amsterdam. Details are presented for discovery and may change. Confirm the latest requirements and apply on the official source.

• 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.