Linguistics Researcher

3 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Full time

At UCL, we're seeking a talented individual to join our Linguistics department as a Lecturer/Associate Professor in Computational Linguistics. This exciting role will involve carrying out computational research that makes substantive contact with language theory or research on cognitive science of language.

What We Offer

As part of the Faculty of Brain Sciences, we lead the way in the fields of mind, behaviour and language. Our department has a track record of innovative and excellent research in formal theoretical linguistics and the cognitive science of language. The successful candidate will have a clear program of research within computational linguistics which makes contact with language theory or research on cognitive science of language.

Salary and Benefits

The appointment will be made within grade 8 (Lecturer) or grade 9 (Associate Professor). Grade 8 currently begins at an annual salary of £52,487 including London allowance; grade 9 currently begins at an annual salary of £66,711 including London allowance. Additionally, we offer a range of benefits including 41 days' holiday, additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme, defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE), cycle to work scheme, and more.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce, including people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity fosters creativity and innovation.



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