University Lecturership in Psycholinguistics

FACULTY OF LINGUISTICS, PHILOLOGY AND PHONETICS in association with St Hugh’s College

The Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics and St Hugh’s College propose to appoint to a University Lecturership in Psycholinguistics, in association with a Tutorial Fellowship, with effect from 1 October 2012, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Applications for the post will be invited from suitably qualified scholars in Psycholinguistics, preferably specialising in adult experimental psycholinguistics, and with expertise in both neuroimaging and behavioural aspects. Candidates should have an outstanding research reputation and a publication record of international quality which will contribute substantially to the submission of the Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics for the Research Excellence Framework.  Early career applicants should show outstanding research potential. 

The successful candidate will be able to deliver Faculty and College teaching in Psycholinguistics in all undergraduate courses involving Linguistics. The successful candidate will also be expected to assist in the recruitment of graduate students in Psycholinguistics, to contribute to the M.St./M.Phil. in Comparative Philology and General Linguistics, and to undertake graduate supervision in the area of Psycholinguistics.   

Candidates should have received the degree of PhD by 1 October 2012. The successful candidate must demonstrate a research record of international standing appropriate to the stage of his or her career; the ability to deliver excellent tutorial teaching and to give lectures and classes; the ability to act as an examiner; the ability to supervise graduate students; and a willingness to undertake administration and pastoral responsibilities on behalf of both the college and the University.

The combined college and University salary for this post will be on a scale from £42,733 to £57,431 p.a. Additional college allowances are available as set out in the further particulars.

Further particulars, including details of how to apply, can be obtained from the Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics Faculty website (http://www.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk), from the college website (http://www.st-hughs.ox.ac.uk), or by email to the Faculty Administrator: lindsay.rudge@ling-phil.ox.ac.uk.

Applications must be submitted by email to the Faculty Administrator at the above address by no later than 12.00 noon on 9 March 2012.