http://www.sign-lang.uni-hamburg.de/lrec2012/programme.html

On August 5th a workshop will be held: 

Workshop: “Creating Research Questions in Sign Linguistics: what´s next?”

See further details (content of courses, instructors, accomodation, application etc.) at http://www.sign-lang.uni-hamburg.de/events/cost/.

The selected students (15) will receive a grant of 300 € to support travel and daily allowance and will be notified on 20th of May. 2012.

The SignGram Training School is a part of COST Action IS1006 “Unraveling the grammars of European sign languages: pathways to full citizenship of deaf signers and to the protection of their linguistic heritage“

The DGS Corpus Project team is very pleased to announce its first Corpus Sign Linguistics Summer School. The programme of the summer school consists of a series of courses, tutorials and guest talks.

Date: 6 to 17 August 2012

Venue: Institute for German Sign Language and Communication of the Deaf, Universität Hamburg, Germany

Registration: Registration in advance is required, as places are limited. The deadline for registration is 10th June 2012.

Languages: International Sign, German Sign Language and English (interpreting services will be offered)

Webpage:

http://www.sign-lang.uni-hamburg.de/dgs-korpus/index.php/newsreader/items/summer_school.html

with information on

a) programme: http://www.sign-lang.uni-hamburg.de/dgs-korpus/index.php/programme.html
b) registration: http://www.sign-lang.uni-hamburg.de/dgs-korpus/index.php/registration.html
c) accomodation: http://www.sign-lang.uni-hamburg.de/dgs-korpus/index.php/accomodation.html

Contact: info@dgs-korpus.de

Level: PhD

Duties: Research,Teaching

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics
Applied Linguistics, Phonetics, Clinical Linguistics, Sign Language Studies

Description:

The School of Linguistic, Speech & Communication Sciences in Trinity College Dublin offers a number of Research Studentships for full-time PhD students in:

-Linguistics
-Applied Linguistics
-Phonetics and Speech Science
-Clinical Speech and Language Studies
-Deaf Studies

The School’s Research Studentships include the payment of annual tuition fees at EU student levels for a maximum of four years and an annual stipend of 8,000 EUR. A separate studentship is available under the College’s Postgraduate
Research Studentship scheme. This studentship will pay annual tuition fees at EU or non-EU level as appropriate for a maximum of three years and an annual stipend of 8,000 EUR. A limited amount of teaching may be expected of students in receipt of either type of studentship.

Application Deadline: 01-May-2012

Mailing Address for Applications:
       Attn: Dr Jeffrey Kallen
       School of Linguistic, Speech & Communicaion Sciences
       Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin
       Dublin D2
       Ireland

Web Address for Applications: http://www.tcd.ie/Graduate_Studies/prospectivestudents/howtoapply/process/index.php

Contact Information:
       Dr Jeffrey Kallen
       jkallen@tcd.ie
       Phone:+353 1 896 1495

Department: Department of South African Sign Language

Job Location: Bloemfontein, Free State Province, South Africa

Web Address: http://www.ufs.ac.za

Job Rank: Senior Lecturer

Specialty Areas: South African Sign Language or a Signed Language

Description:

Duties and responsibilities:

- Teach South African Sign Language and Culture, Linguistic and Culture of the deaf

- Initiate and sustain high profile research into South African Sign Language Linguistics

- Involve in revision and further development of the South African Sign Language curriculum

Inherent requirements:

- PhD degree in Linguistics (South African Sign Language / a signed language)

- Proven evidence of postgraduate supervision

- A proven track record of publication in peer reviewed journals

- Evidence of course coordination/curriculum development

Recommendation:

- PhD degree in Linguistics

- Three (3) year teaching experience on tertiary level

- Proven interest in South African Sign Language / a signed language

Application Deadline: 24-Feb-2012

Mailing Address for Applications:

Dr Philemon Akach

Human Resources Department, University of the Free State

George du Toit Building, Room 265

P.O. Box 339

Bloemfontein, Free State 9300

South Africa

Email Address for Applications: akach@ufs.ac.za

Contact Information:

Dr Philemon Akach

Email: akach@ufs.ac.za

Phone: +27514012251

Fax: +27514013511

Corpus and discourse in French Belgian Sign Language (LSFB)

The University of Namur (FUNDP) is pleased to advertise a research grant (PhD level) within the framework of to the Incentive Grant for Scientific Research (MIS) “Discourse in French Belgian Sign Language (LSFB)” recently allocated by the FRS-FNRS. This MIS project aims at creating the first referential LSFB corpus which will serve as a common resource for developing the knowledge of LSFB at the level of discourse: discourse structure, sociolinguistic variation, contact between LSFB and French, comparison between LSFB and Vlaamse Gebarentaal (VGT), temporal markers at the level of discourse, etc. The originality of this SL corpus will be its rich variety both with respect to discourse types (or genres), registers, or propositional context, and to interlocutors. 

Tasks: The successful candidate will be involved in the reflections and decisions related to the scientific and practical accomplishment of the project. His/her role will be

-      to assist the team’s reflection on the corpus construction (elicitation, annotation, methodological options, relation with the Deaf community, etc.) by studying and relaying the foreign experiences of collecting Sign Language corpora;

-        to report and document the methodological options adopted by the team throughout the project duration, and to analyse the issues of these methodological options;

-        to participate in the training of the deaf collaborators (interviewers and annotators);

-        to analyse the collected data (various research axes are possible: discourse structure, linguistic variation, language contact, etc.).

Key-words: sign languages, corpus, discourse, discourse genres, sociolinguistic variation

Candidate profile: The candidate must possess a Master’s degree in linguistics or in humanities (or a diploma recognized as equivalent by the Communauté française de Belgique). An excellent knowledge of LSFB (or possibly another Sign Language) is required (as well as an advanced proficiency in written English. A good knowledge of and easy contacts with the Deaf community are important. Previous experience in Sign language data collection is recommended. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to undertake a doctoral thesis (related to the MIS research project) during the period of the grant (2 years + possibly 1 renewal year). However, it is not obligatory to pursue doctoral research.

Application: Applicants should send the following documents before Friday 24th February 2012:

-        a CV

-        a cover letter presenting their interest in relation to the research project

-        the names and e-mail addresses of two referees.

Those who are interested in writing a doctoral thesis must add a short description (about 10 lines) of the subject they would like to investigate).

Funding : FRS-FNRS (Fund for Scientific Research – French speaking community of Belgium)Grant amount: according to the FRS-FNRS norms (+/- 33 000 Euros per year)

Contact :

Laurence Meurant

laurence.meurant@fundp.ac.be

Langues et littératures françaises et romanes

FUNDP – Université de Namurrue de Bruxelles, 615000 Namur, Belgique

Short Description: Applications are invited for a Research Associate post in the International Institute for Sign Languages and Deaf Studies (iSLanDS) at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston. We are undertaking a substantial and exciting project funded by the European Research Council in order to strengthen our research base on multilingualism in sign language users. 

 The post requires excellent fluency in any national sign language as well as excellent skills in International Sign. The successful candidate will organise the research team, supervise junior researchers and support staff, and coordinate researchers’ work in Preston and abroad, including in India. In addition, the post holder will oversee resource development and participant involvement, analyse and code data, manage data collections, and disseminate findings through publications and conferences.

Applicants must hold an MA degree in a relevant area (PhD desirable but not mandatory), and must have completed additional formal or informal research skills training. Strong evidence of academic publications and presentations in good-quality outlets, commensurate with career stage, is expected for this post. Additionally, applicants should have team leadership and project management skills, and experience in conducting considerable research in a related area, including in bi-/multilingual contexts. Deaf and hearing members of the iSLanDS Institute make up an exciting multicultural and multilingual environment, which will suit applicants with flexibility and good interpersonal skills.  Informal enquiries can be directed at the Centre Director Prof. Ulrike Zeshan tel +44 (0)1772 893104 , fax +44 (0)1772 894933, SMS +44 (0)7772487941 , or email uzeshan@uclan.ac.uk). 

This post is based in Preston. Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview

School/Service: International Institute for Sign Languages and Deaf Studies, School of Journalism, Media and Communication Salary: G – £27,578 – £31,948 (starting salary unlikely to exceed £27,578)

Reference: 12D-20-01

Hours: 1.0

FTEBasis: 3 Year Fixed Term Contract (Limited by funding)

Closing Date: 10th February 2012 at 4pm

Interview Date: To be confirmed

FOR FURTHER DETAILS, SEE: https://recruitment.uclan.ac.uk/itrentlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC105GF.open?WVID=7461800Yms

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Short Description: Applications are invited for a Research Assistant post in the International Institute for Sign Languages and Deaf Studies (iSLanDS) at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston. We are undertaking a substantial and exciting project funded by the European Research Council in order to strengthen our research base on multilingualism in sign language users.

The post requires excellent fluency in any national sign language as well as excellent skills in International Sign. We seek an assistant who will recruit and guide participants, develop elicitation materials, collect data, carry out coding and analyses, and help with dissemination of findings through conferences and publications, under the supervision of senior research staff. The post holder will develop background and de-briefing questionnaires, create stimuli, and run experiments to elicit data for the project.The post requires an MA degree in a relevant area (PhD preferred but not mandatory). Applicants should have experience working in bi-/multilingual or bi-/multinational contexts, research skills at postgraduate level, and experience conducting supervised individual or group research in a relevant area. Deaf and hearing members of the iSLanDS Institute make up an exciting multicultural and multilingual environment, which will suit applicants with flexibility and good interpersonal skills.

Informal enquiries can be directed at the Institute Director Prof. Ulrike Zeshan tel +44 (0)1772 893104, fax +44 (0)1772 894933, SMS +44 (0)7772487941, or email uzeshan@uclan.ac.uk).

This post is based in Preston. Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview

School/Service: International Institute for Sign Languages and Deaf Studies, School of Journalism, Media and Communication

Salary: F- £23,121 – £26,779 per annum pro rata (starting salary unlikely to exceed £23,121)

Reference: 11D-20-01Hours: 29 hours

Basis: 3 Year Fixed Term Contract (Limited by funding)

Closing Date: 10th February 2012 at 4pm

Interview Date: To be confirmed

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, SEE https://recruitment.uclan.ac.uk/itrentlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC105GF.open?WVID=7461800Yms

Gallaudet University

Graduate School and Professional Programs

Position contingent on funding

Qualifications:

1. Experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching linguistics required.

2. PhD in Linguistics, Psychology, Linguistic Anthropology, or closely related field.

3. Ability to lecture in American Sign Language required.

4. Substantial research and experience in sign language linguistics.

Responsibilities:

1. Teach graduate courses in the MA and PhD Programs in Linguistics.

2. Teach undergraduate courses in the undergraduate Minor in Linguistics.

3. Supervise undergraduate and graduate students in linguistics.

4. Undertake scholarly studies.

5. Fulfill program, department and university committee assignments.

6. Other duties as assigned by the chair.

Compensation: Rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Appointment will be for the regular nine-month academic year.

Preferred January 2012 but no later than August 2012.

Application Information: Send letter of application, vita, official transcripts of graduate work and three letters of reference demonstrating quality of research and teaching to the Linguistics Search Committee at the address given below.

Screening of applicants will begin as early as October 15 and continue until the position is filled.

Application Address: Dr. Paul Dudis

Linguistics Search Committee

Department of Linguistics (SLCC 3rd floor)

Gallaudet University

800 Florida Avenue, NE

Washington, DC 20002

Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. Employees and recruiting sources are encouraged to refer qualified individuals from protected classes for available positions.

Individuals who may have inquiries regarding the University’s policy and procedures or who may wish to file a complaint should contact the University’s EEO Office, Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Avenue, N.E., Washington, DC 20002-3695, 202-651-5462.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 3rd February 2012 

The UCL Deafness Cognition and Language Research Centre (DCAL) is pleased to advertise an ESRC studentship for the academic year commencing September 2012. ESRC studentships provide up to four years full-time funding for postgraduate training. They cover tuition fees and include a maintenance grant. Successful candidates will be expected to learn BSL to a Level 2 standard.  Training will be provided if necessary. DCAL will consider applicants to initially undertake one of the ESRC approved masters programmes (e.g., MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience, MSc in Research Methods, MSc in Neuroscience, Language and Communication, MRes in Speech, Language and Cognition) followed by a 3-year PhD studentship. We will also consider applicants who have completed relevant masters-level training to undertake a 3-year PhD studentship.

DCAL is an ESRC funded research centre which brings together leading Deaf and hearing researchers in the fields of sign linguistics, psychology, and neuroscience (see: http://www.dcal.ucl.ac.uk ).  More details about the research project offered are attached. Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Vigliocco:  (g.vigliocco@ucl.ac.uk).

The application process will be in two stages. In the first instance, applicants should send a CV, cover letter and the names and email addresses of two referees to Antonietta Esposito at a.esposito@ucl.ac.uk by Friday 3rd February 2012. The cover letter should highlight the qualities that make you suitable for the studentship and include a brief statement outlining which project you are most interested in and why you wish to conduct research in this area. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview in mid-February and, if successful, will then be required to submit a formal post-graduate application to UCL. All applications are subject to the ESRC nationality and residency restrictions. Applicants are asked to indicate in their submission that they meet these requirements. These requirements and other information are available on the ESRC’s website. Applicants are strongly advised to consult this guide – ESRC Funding Guide – when completing their application. Please note that you will also need to submit an application to the UCL registry, to apply for a place on the PhD Programme in Cognitive, Perceptual and Brain Sciences. 

More information can be found at: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/lifesciences-faculty/degree-programmes/psychology-language-sciences/phd

STUDENTSHIP Description: Reading with Deaf eyes The use of eye-tracking to investigate language processing, especially reading of hearing individuals has provided evidence of (a) the characteristics of eye movements, (b) perceptual span, (c) integration of information across saccades, (d) eye movement control, and (e) individual differences (including dyslexia). Eye movement data from eye-tracking are critical because they reflect moment-to-moment cognitive processes allowing a much greater understanding of the process. Nonetheless, to date, there are no known eye-tracking studies exploring the nature of reading for Deaf individuals and more generally, very little is known about the nature of reading for Deaf adults. For example, we know that, for hearing individuals, mapping the phonology of a spoken language onto the orthography of the written language are a critical stage in learning how to read (see Rayner, 1998 for review).  However, the reading task is likely approached in a different way by deaf individuals. Specifically, knowledge of spoken language phonology is necessarily different for deaf individuals who have little or no access to the sounds of a spoken language and there is some evidence that oral training or phonological training is not a good predictor of reading success (Golden-Meadow & Mayberry, 2001). Further, orally trained deaf children do not always make use of phonological information during reading (Waters & Doehring, 1990; Nemeth, 1992). What little data there is, in fact, suggests that reading ability may be more closely linked to sign language skills – despite the fact that a sign language offers no information about spoken language phonology (Padden & Ramsey, 2000). The holder of the proposed PhD studentship will investigate language processing (in British Sign Language), and reading, in deaf readers of English and relate these results to British Sign Language and English proficiency. The overarching goal will be to achieve a better overall understanding of how language skills in BSL relate to reading achievements and the possible predictors that contribute to these skills. This research will make use of eye-tracking although this will be coupled with other methodologies available in the Cognitive, Perceptual and Brain Sciences Research Department  http://www.ucl.ac.uk/psychlangsci/research/CPB.The

Primary supervisor of this project will be Prof. Gabriella Vigliocco. Second supervisor will be Dr. Robin Thompson

For more details or informal enquires please contact Prof. Vigliocco:  g.vigliocco@ucl.ac.uk

University College London – Psychology & Language Sciences

Cognitive, Perceptual and Brain Sciences

Ref: 1222394

Full Time:

The appointment will be on UCL Grade . The salary range will be Lecturer Grade 7: £35,557 – £38,594 per annum or Grade 8: £39,668 – £46,822 per annum, Senior Lecturer Grade 9: £50,902 – £55,362 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

We seek to appoint an internationally recognised early-career scientist who will develop an international profile in the field of Multimodal Communication (including, e.g., cognitive neuroscience of sign language, co-speech gesture, audio-visual integration in communication). We are seeking candidates who will attract independent funding and establish collaborations within UCL, nationally and internationally. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop new teaching programmes in this field.

Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent in Psychology or a related subject, with training in teaching methods and some experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The post-holder will have a track record of extensive publications in high quality international peer-reviewed scientific journals and conferences, as well as an active research profile at international level with a track record of external research grant funding.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, and evidence of promoting excellence in areas of teaching and research.

For further details about the vacancy and how to apply on line please go to http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs/ and search on Reference Number 1222394

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Gabriella Vigliocco ( g.vigliocco@ucl.ac.uk )

For information about the application process, please contact Sonia Theodoric s.theodoric@ucl.ac.uk

Closing Date: 10/2/2012 (applications to be received by 17:00)

Interview Date: Mid/End February 2012

We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under- represented within UCL at this level.

From: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ADR949/lecturer-senior-lecturer-in-multimodal-communication