We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. Do You agree?

Read more

JOB OFFER for an assistant professor (research) in the project “Multilingualism: Individual differences in the acquisition of grammar and vocabulary in the third language”

CALL FOR A POSITION

The Rector of the University of Warsaw invites applications for the position of an Assistant Professor under the Excellence Initiative – Research University (2020-2026) Programme (Action title II.3.7. Increasing the effectiveness and internationalisation of research projects within the area of multilingualism).

Project “Multilingualism: Individual differences in the acquisition of grammar and vocabulary in the third language” will be carried out within Action II 3.7 as part of the Multilingualism Research Hub in cooperation with the Experimental Linguistics Lab UW and other research groups participating in IDUB Action II 3.7.

Department: Faculty of Modern Languages, University of Warsaw

Closing date for applications: 6 March, 2022; 12.00 pm CEST

More details about the job offer and recruitment procedure: Euraxess: Offer description

Offer description in Polish and English: LINK

 

Any further questions should be directed to the PI of Action II 3.7 IDUB “Multilingualism”, a.otwinowska@uw.edu.pl (prof. UW dr hab. Agnieszka Otwinowska-Kasztelanic, Faculty of Modern Languages, University of Warsaw)

 

Project description: 

The research project aims to broaden our knowledge about the mechanisms involved in acquiring grammar and vocabulary of a third language (L3-Ln). In particular, it aims to investigate whether and how the knowledge of Polish (L1) and English (L2) shapes the learning of new language (L3-Ln) vocabulary and grammatical structures if they are similar to Polish and/or English. The project will focus on individual differences between language learners as predictors of learning and processing new language grammar and vocabulary (L3-Ln). Recent research indicates that the influence of known languages ​​on learning an L3-Ln can be shaped by such additional factors as the circumstances in which languages ​​are acquired, the level of foreign language proficiency, and individual differences in linguistic and cognitive abilities. This project will explore the nature of those complex relationships. To measure language processing, the project will use neurolinguistic methods (including EEG signal recording – ERP, event-related potentials) and psycholinguistic methods (including eye-tracking).

Within the project, knowledge of quantitative methods and advanced statistical analyses will be popularised among researchers and students of the University of Warsaw engaged in linguistic research and language acquisition studies.

 

Job description and responsibilities

1. An analysis of data obtained in research with the use of EEG and eye tracker, reporting of research results, preparation of conference presentations and scientific publications;

2. Substantive supervision over the EEG laboratory and the implementation of research with the use of this equipment;

3. Participation in the implementation of current projects on multilingualism and language learning;

4. Developing international cooperation related to research on multilingualism;

5. Participation in submitting new grant applications for research on the psycholinguistics of multilingualism;

6. Initiating new projects on predictors of language learning;

7. Training linguists from the University of Warsaw in the methodology of research with the use of EEG;

8. Enhancing inter-faculty cooperation at the University of Warsaw in the field of interdisciplinary language research,

9. Initiating new activities to disseminate statistical knowledge, as well as experimental and quantitative methods among linguists at the University of Warsaw.

 

Key requirements

We will consider candidates who fulfil the following requirements. They:

  1. meet the conditions set out in the Act on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2021, item 478 as amended) and the Statute of the University of Warsaw (Resolution No. 443 of the University of Warsaw Senate of 26 June 2019, Monitor item 190);
  2. hold a PhD in the discipline of social sciences in the field of psychology or a PhD in the discipline of humanities in the field of linguistics, or a related field;
  3. have scientific achievements documented by publications in renowned international journals (the candidate should be the first author of at least two published papers in a journal from the JCR list);
  4. have experience in the use of the EEG method in neurolinguistic research (e.g. Neuroscan, Biosemi);
  5. know software used to analyse EEG data (e.g., Matlab, EEGlab);
  6. have advanced statistical knowledge and skills in the field of comprehensive data analysis (in the R program);
  7. have experience in designing experimental research;
  8. have research experience in the field of bilingual and multilingualism studies;
  9. actively participate in scientific conferences;
  10. are fluent in written and spoken English.

Additionally, the following are appreciated:

1. experience in eye-tracking research;

2. organizational work in a scientific environment (e.g. managing a research project), ability to work in a research team;

3. teaching experience (mentoring the work of students and early stage researchers);

4. programming skills (e.g., Matlab, Python).

 

Application documents

  • CV in English,
  • cover Letter in English,
  • copy of the doctoral diploma
  • pdfs of up to 5 publications most relevant for the project,
  • at least one brief proposal for an experimental study related to the topic of the current project (1 page per study)
  • signed agreement (scan) for the processing of personal data by the University of Warsaw as an attachment to this advertisement,
  • statement in which the candidate confirms that he/she has read and accepted the rules for conducting the present competition,
  • declaration that the candidate has read and accepted the rules for conducting competitions as announced in Zarządzenie nr 106 Rektora UW z dnia 27 września 2019 r.[1].

What we offer

Work in a dynamic research team conducting projects in international cooperation, support in developing their own research ideas, and a chance to establish extensive international cooperation.

How to apply

Please send an e-mail to: a.otwinowska@uw.edu.pl with the subject line: „UW/IDUB/2021/92”

Selection and recruitment procedure

The call is the first stage of the procedure for recruitment to the position of academic teacher specified in the Statutes of the University of Warsaw, and its positive outcome constitutes the basis for further proceedings.

The committee reserves the right to make a preliminary analysis of the submitted applications and to contact the selected candidates for further stages of the recruitment procedure.

Interviews with the selected candidates are scheduled between 7 – 10 March 2022.

Before employment, the candidate selected in the competition is required to submit the original documents or their certified copies.

The University of Warsaw reserves the right to cancel the competition without giving any reason.

Questions

Any further questions should be directed to the PI of Action II 3.7 IDUB “Multilingualism”, a.otwinowska@uw.edu.pl

 

Closing date for applications

6 March, 2022; 12.00 pm CEST

Notification about the results

by 5 April, 2022

Results will be announced

by e-mail

Note: The competition is the first stage of the recruitment procedure for the position of Assistant professor specified in the University of Warsaw Statute. Its positive conclusion will be the basis for further proceedings. Only the short-listed candidates will be invited to an online interview (to take place between 7 – 10 March, 2022).

The University of Warsaw reserves the right to cancel the competition without providing reasons.