[iva] PDRA position at Kent

Tamara Rathcke T.V.Rathcke at kent.ac.uk
Mon Feb 19 16:22:56 CET 2018


English Language and Linguistics (ELL) at the University of Kent is 
looking to recruit one full-time Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) 
for a 3-year fixed-term contact starting 1 May 2018, to work on a 
project funded by the Leverhulme Trust - ‘Does Language Have Groove? 
Sensorimotor Synchronisation for the Study of Linguistic Rhythm’. The 
project is an interdisciplinary collaboration involving phonetics, 
cognitive and movement sciences between the University of Kent (UK) and 
the University of Montreal (Canada), in particular the International 
Laboratory for Brain, Music and Sound Research (BRAMS). The post holder 
will be based at Kent in Canterbury, with opportunities to travel to 
collaborative meetings and conferences.

This project aims to resolve current controversies surrounding rhythmic 
properties of language. Using paradigms based on sensorimotor 
synchronisation and rhythmic movement to cross-linguistic materials, we 
will develop new approaches to the study of linguistic rhythm. The PDRA 
will have strong computational skills and expertise in data analyses and 
modelling. S/he will be responsible for collecting and analysing tapping 
and perception data, for disseminating the project’s findings to 
academic and non-academic audiences, and writing up the results for 
publication.

The successful candidate must have a PhD in Phonetics, Experimental 
Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computing, Movement Sciences or related 
disciplines. Excellent programming skills in MATLAB/R environments as 
well as expertise in experimental design and statistical methods (e.g., 
multivariate statistics, linear mixed models, time-series analyses) are 
required. A publication record (commensurate with the applicant’s career 
stage), knowledge of non-linear modelling advanced techniques and 
experience working with different speech perception paradigms are highly 
desirable. The candidate should enjoy working in an interdisciplinary 
environment and be interested in working with speakers from 
typologically diverse language backgrounds. Language knowledge in 
addition to English (French, Italian and/or non-European languages) are 
a plus.

The required application documents include (1) a cover letter outlining 
the candidate’s background and suitability for the post and (2) a CV 
with a list of publications and contact details of three academic 
referees who are available to provide a reference letter for the 
shortlisted candidates prior to the interview date. Please note that an 
incomplete application will not be considered.

     ·         Start date for applications: 24 January 2018
     ·         Closing date for applications: 26 February 2018
     ·         Interviews are to be held: 29 March 2018
     ·         Start date of the post: 1 May 2018

To view the full job description and also to apply for this post, visit 
https://jobs.kent.ac.uk/. If you require further information regarding 
the application process please contact The Resourcing Team on 
jobs at kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: HUM0834. For informal enquiries 
about the post, please contact Dr Tamara Rathcke 
(t.v.rathcke at kent.ac.uk) +44 1227 826540.


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