Postdoctoral Fellow in Linguistics

Laboratory on Formal Models in Linguistics, Moscow, Russia

Laboratory on formal models in linguistics in Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of Theoretical Linguistics.

Requirements

The general requirements for the postdoctoral fellowship positions are the following:

●      Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of Linguistics or related areas which was awarded over the last 5 years or received before starting work at HSE in a relevant field by an internationally recognized university and has been assessed by external reviewers as having the potential to pursue research that is publishable in leading peer-reviewed journals;

●      Candidates should have a strong background in theoretical linguistics and fieldwork, ability to conduct research on theoretical linguistics and the grammars of minority languages of Russia

●       Fluent English is an obligatory condition as research and other activities are conducted in English. Knowledge of Russian is not required;

●      Relevant experience will be an asset although not required.

The position involves:

●      working under the direct supervision of Svetlana Toldova;

●      participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on Laboratory on formal models in linguistics’s research projects such as:

o  Conducting research on various topics of in formal syntax, such as Agreement, case theory, clause linking, NP-structure

o  Studying minority languages of Russia

●      writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of Laboratory on formal models in linguistics;

●      participation in the events of the Laboratory on formal models in linguistics and other contribution to the Laboratory on formal models in linguistics’s development;

●      public presentations of candidate’s own research to the academic community;

●      some teaching is encouraged, though not required.

Conditions

Appointments are made for one year. Postdoctoral fellows have high opportunity of renewal of the contract (no more than two times) in case of outstanding performance.

HSE University offers postdoctoral fellows a competitive salary, the standard medical insurance plan; a working space equipped with a computer and free Internet access at the University.

The Laboratory on formal models in linguistics offers access to its databases and analytical software, as well as other resources.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online. Please provide a CV, a statement of research interest and a recent research paper submitted via the online application form. At least two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru before the application deadline. Please note that direct applications to the hiring Laboratory on formal models in linguistics may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process here.

The deadline for the applications is February 9, 2025

Apply now

For more information:

-         about Postdoctoral Fellowship -Frequently Asked Questions

-         about HSE university –official web-site

-         about the Laboratory on formal models in linguistics – official web-site of the Laboratory on Formal Models in Linguistics or contact Svetlana Toldova stoldova@hse.ru directly

-         about international specialists' life in Moscow -International Faculty Support page

If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru