Doctoral student in Neurolinguistics, within the project A double complexity gradient theory for speech processing in the brain - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply
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Lund University, The Faculties of Humanities and Theology,
Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
The doctoral position is included within the project A double complexity gradient theory for speech processing in the brain, financed by the Swedish Research Council. More information about the project can be found at https://portal.research.lu.se/portal/sv/projects/a-dual-complexity-gradient-theory-of-speech-processing-in-the-brain(1d7fa88a-5788-47c6-b247-93dfe2abf9f7).html
The part of the project that is relevant for the doctoral position will investigate the relation between brain structure, brain activity, and language proficiency in the processing of Scandinavian word accents/stød. Neurolinguistic methods such as magnetic resonance imaging and electroencephalography will be used.
Information about doctoral studies at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology can be found at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/
Work assignments
Doctoral education. Departmental work, such as teaching and administrative tasks, can be assigned.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements for doctoral studies in each subject are specified in the relevant general syllabus, available at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/phd-studies/general-syllabi/
Documented knowledge of phonetics and prosody is required.
Experience of neurolinguistic work is especially meriting.
Assessment criteria
The selection process will primarily take into account the applicants’ ability to benefit from third cycle studies. This is assessed against the criteria quality, quantity, progression and relevance.
The application must include:
- records of first- and second-cycle studies (attested copies of official transcripts of records)
- first- and second-cycle theses/degree projects
- a list of other relevant administrative and educational qualifications
- scholarly journal articles, reports or papers of relevance for the subject
- where applicable, documented skills in a language of relevance for the research studies
- project proposal (1500 words max. excluding references)
Please note that you need to upload all documents (theses/degree projects, articles, project plan etc.) with your application, in the pdf-format.
Type of employment
Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§.
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Employment expires | 2023-08-31 |
| First day of employment | 2022-09-01 |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2022/31 |
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| Published | 15.Jan.2022 |
| Last application date | 15.Feb.2022 11:59 PM CET |