Senior Psycholinguistic Researcher in Multilingualism

11 hours ago


Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancaster University Full time

Research Opportunities

Department of Linguistics and English Language

Lancaster University is a world-ranked institution with a vibrant community of scholars in the Department of Linguistics and English Language.

The Department seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Researcher Associate in the Psycholinguistics/Cognitive Neuroscience of Bi-/Multilingualism to work full time for 24 months.

The successful candidate will work primarily with the Psycholinguistics/Cognitive Neuroscience team led by Prof. Jason Rothman and Prof. Patrick Rebuschat.

Research topics covered in the group's programs are broad, and we are especially interested in applicants whose interests and expertise relate to cognitive approaches to bi-/multilingual language acquisition and processing across the lifespan.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and conduct empirical studies on language acquisition/learning, linguistic processing, executive functioning, and brain structure and function.
  • Work with the team to develop and implement research programs on bi-/multilingualism.
  • Contribute to the development of theoretical models and frameworks in the field of psycholinguistics and cognitive neuroscience.
  • Collaborate with academics from various departments, including Linguistics & English Language, Psychology, and Institute for Health Research.

Requirements

  • PhD in Linguistics or a related area.
  • Track-record of conference presentations and publications commensurate with career stage.
  • Experience with psycho-/neurolinguistic/neuroscientific methodologies and analysis, including EEG (resting state, ERP, and/or TFR).

Working at Lancaster University

Lancaster University is a research-led institution with a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching.

The University offers a generous benefits package, sabbatical entitlements, and a supportive environment for academic growth.

The historic city of Lancaster has a thriving arts and cultural scene, and the North West of England offers high standards of living, beautiful countryside, and excellent national and international transport connectivity.



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