PhD Student - Department of Linguistics

Last application date May 08, 2025 00:00

Department LW06 - Department of Linguistics

Contract Limited duration

Degree A master’s degree relevant to the research project (e.g. in Swedish linguistics or Scandinavian languages)

Occupancy rate 100%

Vacancy type Research staff

Job description

You will conduct research in Swedish linguistics with the primary goal of obtaining a doctoral degree under the supervision of Prof. Andreas Widoff. The doctoral project will be part of the project “Space, polyvalence and domain-neutrality in the organisation of linguistic meaning”. You will be allowed to formulate independent research questions and research tasks that fall within the scope of this project.

Job profile

• For this PhD position, the following qualifications are relevant:
• You hold a Master’s degree relevant to conducting research in Swedish linguistics. The degree requirement must be met by the start date of employment.
• A record of excellent academic performance.
• Excellent academic writing skills and oral skills in Swedish and English.
• Excellent theoretical comprehension and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and at the same time function effectively in a team.
• Previous familiarity with research in semantics is an advantage.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which - after a positive evaluation, will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months.
• The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by Team Personnel Administration based on family status and seniority. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax. Click here for more information about our salary scales
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits.

How to apply

Send your CV, two pieces of academic writing (e.g. a bachelor’s thesis and a master’s thesis), a copy of your diploma (if already in your possession), and a motivation letter to [email protected]
We do not accept late applications.
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Andreas Widoff ([email protected]).