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Lund University announces a two-year fulltime research position at the postdoctoral level with a specialisation in second language acquisition with a focus on language learning motivation, in particular the relationship between motivation and Self Regulated Learning (SRL). The position is connected to the research platform Language Acquisition, Multilingualism, and Teaching (LAMiNATE), and is located at the Centre for Languages and Literature, division of English, Lund University.
LAMiNATE (Laminate | LAMiNATE (lu.se) is a cross-disciplinary interdepartmental research platform dedicated to all areas of language acquisition, multilingualism, and language teaching/assessment. It brings together approximately 40 researchers. Research in the platform covers language acquisition and language processing (first, second and multilingual); multimodal language processing and learning; developmental language disorders; educational linguistics and language teaching, testing and assessment; and language, learning and the brain.
The division of English, located within the Centre for Languages and Literature is an international workplace with expertise in and ongoing research on a range of topics and linguistic domains (https://www.sol.lu.se/en/subjects/engelska/research/). Several ongoing projects are related to acquisition and multilingualism.
As a successful candidate, you are expected to
As a successful candidate you must have
Assessment criteria
The grounds for assessment are a good ability to develop and conduct high-quality research. The main criterion for the position is research expertise. As documentation for the assessment of qualifications, applicants are to submit a project plan of the research they intend to carry out during their appointment. Only applicants whose research plan and previous work fall within the requirements will be considered for the position of postdoc.
Specific qualifications of additional merit
Conditions
The appointment is limited to two years and is full time in accordance with the “Agreement regarding fixed-term employment as a postdoctoral fellow” collective agreement made between Swedish Agency for Government Employers and OFR/S, Saco-S, on 19 November 2021
Lund University is a public authority which means that you receive specific benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension. Read more about being an employee at Lund University on the University website Work at Lund University | Lund University
How to apply
The application should be written in English.
As part of your application you should include a research proposal. The research proposal should relate to the above described project and research field. You should also include your doctoral dissertation.
The application must include:
The research plan is to contain a description of:
Further instructions for how to write your application can be found here: www.ht.lu.se/en/the-faculties/academic-vacancies/how-to-apply-for-a-postdoc-position-at-the-joint-faculties-of-humanity-and-theology/
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | 1 January 2024 or by agreement |
Salary | Monthly salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Lund |
County | Skåne län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | PA2024/2362 |
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Published | 09.Jul.2024 |
Last application date | 31.Aug.2024 11:59 PM CEST |