Post-doctoral Fellow at University of Alberta
| Post-Doc Fellowship | |
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| Type | Job |
| Categories (tags) | Uncategorized, multimodal, postdoctoral, research, fellowship, Chinese, conversation analysis |
| Dates | 2022/06/01 - 2023/01/01 |
| Link | https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Arts/Research/ |
| Address | University of Alberta |
| Geolocation | 53° 31' 24", -113° 31' 35" |
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| Tweet | University of Alberta is accepting applications for Post-doctoral Fellow, Multimodal Interaction/Faculty of Arts |
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Post-doctoral Fellow at University of Alberta:
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Post-doctoral Fellow, Multimodal Interaction/Faculty of Arts
The University of Alberta is one of Canada's largest and best research universities. It serves over 37,000 students in more than 200 undergraduate programs and 170 graduate programs (http://www.ualberta.ca). With a metropolitan area population of approximately one million people, Edmonton is home to numerous arts and music festivals and boasts the largest system of urban parkland in North America. Edmonton and the University of Alberta are located in Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting ground and home for many Indigenous Peoples, including Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, and Nakota Sioux. The Faculty of Arts is the oldest and most diverse faculty on campus, and one of the largest research and teaching centres in Western Canada (http://www.arts.ualberta.ca). The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
Position Description
The postdoc position is supervised by Prof. Xiaoting Li in the Department of East Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Alberta. The research project that the postdoc will participate in is a multimodal study of the directive system in Mandarin and English interaction. The start date of this position is January 1, 2023. A slightly later start date in spring 2023 might be possible upon negotiation.
The successful candidate will work with Prof. Xiaoting Li on data collection in the field, supervising data transcription, participating in data analysis and research dissemination (publications and presentations). The position provides opportunities to work on interdisciplinary research team in collaboration with researchers in psychology, gesture studies, and computer engineering (machine learning). The successful candidate will assist Prof. Xiaoting Li to coordinate the interdisciplinary research team in the project. The successful candidate needs to be an enthusiastic and passionate researcher.
This is a 2-year position with the possibility for a short renewal. Salary is $50,000 CAD per annum.
Minimum Qualifications
• PhD in linguistics, applied linguistics, Chinese linguistics, or other related disciplines such as sociology (conversation analysis) and communication, with a commendable track record of publications. ABDs are welcome to apply, and will receive equal consideration as candidates holding a PhD degree. But ABDs are expected to complete all PhD degree completion requirements in their home institutions by the start date of the position.
• Experience in collecting language and social interactional data using audio- and video-recording technologies.
• Experience in analyzing authentic language and interactional data using qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies.
• Experience in transcribing spoken interactional data.
• Expertise in one or more the following areas: conversation analysis, multimodal interaction analysis, interactional linguistics.
Preferred Qualifications
• The ability to work on Mandarin Chinese data is an asset, but not mandatory.
• Experience publishing in internationally-recognized academic venues (e.g., peer-reviewed journals).
• Experience using cutting-edge video recording technologies such as mobile eye-tracking glasses is an asset, but not mandatory.
• Strong academic record.
• Effective communication (written and verbal) and strong interpersonal skills to work in a diverse team environment effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and adaptability to work under the supervision of principal investigator with flexibility and willingness to learn new techniques as a self-starter.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills.
• Supervision skills to supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
Location
The successful candidate is expected to be located in Edmonton for this position at the University of Alberta.
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents online.
• Cover Letter (max. 2 pages)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Two Writing Samples (representative publications or unpublished manuscripts)
• Three Reference Letters
Three reference letters should include the Candidate’s LAST NAME in their file names, and should be the directly sent to Prof. Xiaoting Li at xiaoting.li@ualberta.ca
Please direct questions about the position to Prof. Xiaoting Li at xiaoting.li@ualberta.ca. The position is open until filled.
