University of Edinburgh
Job title:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Company
University of Edinburgh
Job description
Job Description:Grade UE07: £40,247- £ 47,874 per annumCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Science / School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language SciencesFull time: 35 hours per weekFixed Term: for 30 monthsThe Opportunity:The Linguistics and English Language Department in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences is seeking a PDRA on a full time, fixed term basis for 30 months. This post is expected to commence in June 2025.We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in experimental pragmatics, causal cognition, or a closely related area to be a part of team working on the AHRC/DFG-funded project “Communicating Causality”. Principal Investigators: Dr. Dan Lassiter (Edinburgh); Prof. Michael Franke (Tübingen).The project seeks to use tools of experimental and computational pragmatics to illuminate linguistic, psychological, and philosophical issues around causal thought and talk.The role shall be based within the Dugald Stewart Building. Opportunities for discussion on informal hybrid workplace arrangements can be discussed at the time of offer, however please note that some on campus working is required.Your skills and attributes for success:
- PhD in Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or a related discipline (completed, or submitted and awaiting examination can be considered).
- Up-to-date knowledge of one or more areas of relevant research.
- A track record of high-profile research outputs such as journal publications or presentations at international conferences.
- Ability to prioritise and to work both independently and within a team with minimum supervision, and to solve problems as they arise.
Full job description can be found .As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of (£40,247- £ 47,874 per annum). Please note that due to external funding constraints salary offers shall be around initial spinal points of the noted University scale only. Annual increments through the scale will occur with each year’s continuous service.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our
and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusion:The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.We particularly welcome applications from eligible candidates from under-represented groups, including racially minoritised individuals and all gender identities.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab).The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker VisaKey dates to note:The closing date for applications is Friday 14th of March 2025.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Interviews are expected to be held between 31st of March – 4th of April 2025.Application information:We ask you to include a current CV and cover letter with names of three referees who may be contacted at a later date (please note if you do not wish for anyone to be contacted until after an offer has been made). Please also include (1) a one-page abstract of your PhD research, and (2) a sample of your research (e.g. an article, proceedings paper, chapter, etc).If you are currently in the process of completing your studies/PhD programme please note any relevant timescales in your cover letter and/or CV.As a School we acknowledge that people’s career paths are rarely linear and welcome applicants to expand on their professional and personal journeys where appropriate.More information on how to submit your application can be found .About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:The School comprises Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences (Linguistics and English Language). We offer a rich and diverse teaching and research environment for all our staff and students, with close links between our three main subject areas, alongside other world-class research areas within the University and beyond.The School is recognised as world-leading, as shown in its excellent output across all areas in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. Psychology is rated 3rd, Philosophy is rated 4th and Linguistics and English Language is rated 3rd in the UK by Times Higher Education for the quality and breadth of the research. Read about the impact our research is making on the
Expected salary
£40247 – 47874 per year
Location
United Kingdom
Job date
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:35:01 GMT
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