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| PhD positions in EMCA university of Stokholm 2019 + | At the Department of Education at Stockholm University, we offer a fully paid doctoral position on dementia with the main focus on interaction. This position is designed and financed particularly for the study of home services regarding people with dementia. The announcement is in Swedish but we encourage also those international students who can speak or are willing to learn Swedish to apply as well. There is a need for multilingual researchers in the field of dementia studies. Please spread the news among your colleagues. Ref. Nr. SU. FV. 0507-19. https://www.su.se/om-oss/jobba-på-su/doktorandplatser?rmpage=job&rmjob=8208&rmlang=SE + |
| PhD studentship "Identity work in palliative care" (Loughborough University) + | Identity work in palliative care: A Conversation Analytic study of interactions with newly diagnosed patients ESRC DTP Collaborative Studentship Loughborough University and Treetops Hospice The Midlands Graduate School is an accredited Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP). One of 15 such partnerships in the UK, the Midlands Graduate School, is a collaboration between the Universities of Warwick, Birmingham, Nottingham, Aston Leicester, Loughborough, De Montfort and Nottingham Trent. Loughborough University as part of Midlands Graduate School is now inviting applications for an ESRC Doctoral Studentship in association with our collaborative partner Treetops Hospice to commence in October 2025. The candidate will be based in the Department of Communication and Media at Loughborough University (UK) and will be supervised by Dr Marco Pino and Prof Elizabeth Peel. The project involves conversation analytic research in collaboration with Treetops Hospice (Derby, UK) where the candidate will be supervised by Sharan Harris-Christensen, manager of the Treetops Hospice Education & Development Team. Treetops Hospice is an independent third-sector organisation delivering palliative care services to the local community. The candidate will work with Harris-Christensen and the staff of the Treetops Hospice Wellbeing Café. The candidate will video-record drop-in information sessions run by registered nurses, occupational therapists, support and information practitioners, and volunteers for newly diagnosed patients and their families. The aim will be to investigate, using conversation analysis methods, interactional practices that the staff use to help patients maintain a positive identity as competent and autonomous individuals after a diagnosis of life-limiting illness. The significance of the project is readily available when considering how a diagnosis of incurable progressive illness, alongside a reduction in functional capacities for daily living, can negatively affect a patient’s identity. We are interested in the ways interactions with healthcare practitioners can support patients in retaining a positive identity, dignity, and “normality in an otherwise changed reality” (Bye, 1998, p. 12). The project will leverage the distinctive approach of conversation analysis by investigating identity as a practical achievement of participants’ actions in interaction. With support from the supervisory team, the candidate will use conversation analysis methods to examine interactions video-recorded at the Wellbeing Café to identify challenges that patients face in maintaining a positive identity in interaction; identify interactional practices that the staff use to support patients in negotiating a positive identity; and draw implications for social scientific understandings of identity construction after a diagnosis of incurable illness. The project will include qualitative interviews with patients and staff. The supervisory team have extensive experience of using conversation analysis in video-based studies of interactions in healthcare and social-care settings, including palliative and end-of-life care (please refer to our staff pages for our publications: Pino and Peel). The project will give the candidate solid grounding in social interaction research. They will participate in a thriving research community within the Discourse & Rhetoric Group (DARG), a world-leading research group in language and social interaction. At Treetops Hospice, the candidate will develop transferable skills relevant to the translation of research findings into training and policy recommendations for the healthcare sector. Harris-Christensen is an experienced communication trainer with nursing background, who will co-supervise the candidate and expose them to Treetops Hospice’s extensive work in the design and delivery of communication skills training for practitioners. We especially welcome applications from candidates with familiarity and experience with using conversation analysis, although this is not necessary to apply for the studentship. Please send informal enquiries to Marco Pino: m.pino@lboro.ac.uk Application Process Full details here: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/mgsdtp/collaborativeandjoint/pino_loughborough_-_collab_advert_2025.pdf Application deadline: 28th February Note: shortlisted applicants will be interviewed on the 10th of March. The interview will be online on Microsoft Teams. It will be scheduled between 9.00 and 16.00 (GMT). Midlands Graduate School ESRC DTP Our ESRC studentships cover fees at the home rate, a maintenance stipend, and extensive support for research training, as well as research activity support grants. Support is available to both home and international applicants. For further details, visit: www.mgsdtp.ac.uk/studentships/eligibility/. Informal enquiries about the research or the Department of Communication and Media prior to application can be directed to Marco Pino. Email: m.pino@lboro.ac.uk + |
| PhD-UoA-2024 + | Are you looking for a challenging position in a dynamic setting? The Institute for Logic, Language and Computation (ILLC) (https://www.illc.uva.nl/) currently has a vacant PhD position as part of the the UvA starter grant Making (none)sense with AI, led by principal investigator Dr. Davide Beraldo. The Institute for Logic, Language and Computation (ILLC), is an interfaculty research institute of the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Science. More information: https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/PhD-Position-in-AI-and-Meaning-Making/804894302/ If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your application. You can apply online via the link below. We will accept applications until 20 November 2024, 23:59 CET. Your application should include the following information: - a motivational letter (750 words) and full academic CV; - a list of all Master-level modules you have taken, with an official transcript of grades; - a research proposal of 1000-1200 words (excluding references), showing how you would approach the project; - a writing sample, such as a paper or a chapter of your Master’s thesis - the names and email addresses of two references, including your advisor, who may be approached by the selection committee. Please submit the required information in 1 pdf by uploading in the required field ‘CV’. The first round of interviews will be held in the first half of December. + |
| PhD-WIT-London-2025 + | The Work, Interaction & Technology group at King’s College London is keen to support strong students to apply for fully funded, full-time PhD studentships to start in October 2025. Candidates will be keen to undertake video-based studies of work, interaction and technology and have an interest in ethnomethodology and conversation analysis. Recent students at WIT have explored studies of healthcare and optometry, rope access training, beauty treatments, kitchens, open plan offices, classrooms, museums and galleries, and more. We are interested in a wide range of organisational settings, including operating theatres, control rooms, design studios, museums, health care consultations and auction houses. Members of WIT also have interests in a diverse range of technologies including robotics, video-mediated interaction, augmented technologies and artificial intelligence. The first round of applications closes on 1st December 2024, so please contact one of the potential supervisors as soon as possible to prepare a strong application: Sylvaine Tuncer (sylvaine.tuncer@kcl.ac.uk), Dirk vom Lehn (dirk.vom_lehn@kcl.ac.uk), Paul Luff (paul.luff@kcl.ac.uk), or Jon Hindmarsh (jon.hindmarsh@kcl.ac.uk). More details on the WIT group can be found here: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/research/work-interaction-technology-group We look forward to hearing from you. + |
| PhD2020-Nottingham-Elderspeak + | ESRC DTP Collaborative Studentship: Is 'elderspeak' always inappropriate? An empirical investigation of the use of elderspeak in dementia care The Midlands Graduate School is an accredited Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP). The University of Nottingham, as part of Midlands Graduate School is now inviting applications for an ESRC Doctoral Studentship in association with our collaborative partner Nottingham University Hospitals Trust to commence in October 2020. ‘Elderspeak’ is defined as the use of systematic speech accommodations directed towards older adults. Features of elderspeak include speaking more slowly, and using shorter turn constructions, repetition, and terms of endearment such as ‘dear’ or ‘darling’. Some authors have objected to its use on moral grounds, on the basis that it is similar in tone and register to ‘infant speak’, and is therefore patronising and infantilising to older persons. However, empirical studies of elderspeak in a dementia-specific context present a mixed picture, with some studies suggesting it can improve communication and cooperation with care and others suggesting it may increase resistance to care. This mixed picture presents a dilemma for healthcare practice. This project will use the sociological method of conversation analysis to examine the use of elderspeak as it occurs between patients and staff on acute Healthcare of the Elderly hospital wards. Analysis will begin with an existing corpus of video recorded data, but the successful candidate will also collect and analyse new data to supplement this. The project aims to provide a more detailed contribution to the empirical basis for delivering dementia care; and to develop a training resource for staff grounded in this empirical research. The student will be based in the School of Sociology and Social Policy, and the supervisory team are Prof Alison Pilnick (Sociology), Dr Sarah Goldberg (Health Sciences), and Prof Rowan Harwood (NUH). More information about the project can be found here: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/mgsdtp/collaborativeandjoint/pilnick_nottingham_-_collab_advert_2020.pdf Application Process Informal enquiries can be addressed to Alison.Pilnick@nottingham.ac.uk To be considered for this PhD, please complete the Collaborative Studentship application form available online here, and email it with cover letter and CV to esrc-dtc@nottingham.ac.uk. Shortlisted applicants will also be required to provide two references. Applicants should have a minimum of a 2(i) undergraduate degree or Merit at Masters level, and be able to demonstrate an interest or relevant experience in the topic or method of the project. Please note that a 3 year PhD award can only be made to candidates who have already fulfilled ESRC Core Training requirements. 1+3 and 3.5 year awards are available if training elements still need to be completed. Applicants must also meet ESRC eligibility criteria for funding. Application deadline: Monday 24th February 9am. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted on Tuesday 25th February and interviews will be held on Monday 2nd March. + |
| Post Doc position on Machine Learning for Human-Robot Interaction at University Claude Bernard-Lyon 2022 + | Opening of Post Doc position on Machine Learning for Human-Robot Interaction @LIRIS-CNRS UMR5205, University Claude Bernard-Lyon1 Duration : 15 months (potentially extensible to 18 months) - Expected starting date January 2023 Team : SyCoSMA at LIRIS-CNRS (UMR 5205), University Claude Bernard-Lyon 1 Project : PepperMint funded by ASLAN Labex Partners: LIRIS (SyCoSMA, SAARA Teams), ICAR (InSitu Team), University of Oulu-Finland (GenZ), Supervision: Pr. Salima Hassas , Dr. Mathieu Lefort Context PepperMint (Interacting with Pepper: mutual learning of turn-taking practices in HRI) is funded by the ASLAN Labex. It proposes an exploratory study of embodied turn-taking practices in task-related Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) to improve the social abilities of robots and make HRI more natural to humans. The project initiates a cooperation between researchers in AI (Artificial Intelligence) (LIRIS) and CA (Conversation Analysis) (ICAR and GenZ Oulu - Finland). It investigates if and how CA findings on natural occurring interaction can be used to develop innovative and effective AI models for HRI. The project is grounded in a detailed multimodal analysis of turn-taking in naturally occurring HRI, putting forward the emergence of turn allocation as complex sequential and multimodal practices. The project is built upon existing works on AI/ML (Machine Learning) algorithms of the state of the art to program an application for reception and orientation of people in a university library. Previously, we recorded human-robot interactions based on a first ad-hoc version of the robot with state of the art algorithms and ad-hoc turn-taking practices. These data are used in CA studies to identify successful interactions. The goal of this post doc is to use this annotated dataset for machine learning methods to propose a new AI model for HRI, coupling developmental learning and CA findings. The detailed missions of the Post Doc will be: – To review the state of the art algorithms for Turn-Taking. – To collaborate with another Post-Doc in the field of Conversation Analysis, to clean and prepare the annotated data that will be produced by the CA researchers, and create new algorithms for ML according to CA findings. – To develop a new version of the HRI application with new ML (oriented towards Developmental Learning) algorithms to improve turn-taking practices in HRI. – To contribute to the (scientific) communication activities of the PepperMint Project. Required Skills: We are looking for a Post Doc to join our project team composed of researchers, engineers and practitioners in the field of AI / Social Robotics and CA. The ideal candidate will have the following skills and background: – Strong Expertise/Experience/Background in AI and Machine Learning – Good development/programming skills in Object Oriented Programming (e.g. Java, C++, Python) – Fluent or good level in written English� – Open mindness, teamwork, autonomy and capacity to interact with other disciplines like social sciences. – Interest in interdisciplinary research – Knowledge in Social Robotics (Human Robot Interaction) would be a plus Application Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of interests and two reference contacts. Applications and letters should be sent via electronic mail to: Salima.Hassas@liris.cnrs.fr; Mathieu.Lefort@liris.cnrs.fr and heike.baldaufquilliatre@ens-lyon.fr Deadline for application: October 20th, 2022 (Please note that 2 to 3 months will be taken by the administration for the hiring procedure) Working environment: The recruited candidate will be employed by: CNRS, Université Claude Bernard-Lyon 1, at LIRIS-CNRS Laboratory, located at Nautibus building, Lyon. + |
| Post-Doc Milan University 2021 + | The Department of Philosophy at Milan University will hire a postdoctoral researcher to work on the interdisciplinary research project "Masks and self-awareness. The impact of facial and bodily prosthesis on proprioception and intersubjective relations: Interdisciplinary research in aesthetics, cognitive sciences, anthropology." Requirements: - The candidate must hold at least a BA in Philosophy, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or Anthropology. - A PhD, while not being mandatory, will be taken duly in consideration. - Research interests relevant to the project topic as: aesthetics, material culture, sensory properties and objects represented in perceptual experiences of various sense modalities, personal agency, ethnographic research; - Fluency in English The call will close <b>February 11, 2021</b>. All details concerning application documents and required forms are available in Italian and English here https://www.unimi.it/it/ricerca/ricerca-lastatale/fare-ricerca-da-noi/assegni-e-borse/bandi-assegni-di-ricerca/bando-di-tipo-b-profssa-cappelletto-id-4865 For inquiries please contact PI Prof. Chiara Cappelletto chiara.cappelletto@unimi.it Position: Postdoctoral Fellow (24 months) Type of position: Post-doc Number of positions: 1 full time Location: University of Milan, Italy Start date: As soon as filled, Spring 2021 + |
| Post-doc position at University of Oxford + | Job Details: Health Services Researcher Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences Applications are invited for a Health Services Researcher to work with Dr Sara Shaw on the ModCons study to understand how decisions are made about the modality of consultations in general practice. The successful applicant will use qualitative research methods to understand how, when, by whom and why decisions are made to offer different types of consultation in general practice, and work with a design agency to co-design resources that can better support decision making for patients and clinicians. Responsibilities will include generation of new theoretical and empirical findings (e.g. relating to decision making, or the transfer of professional expertise). The post holder will develop relationships with researchers on the programme both with and beyond Oxford, as well as participating practices and patients. There will also be opportunities to link with a related programme of work on shared decision making in health care. You will have a good first degree in a relevant subject (such as sociology, anthropology, social policy, nursing, management/organisation studies), plus a PhD and relevant research experience that demonstrates relevant knowledge and skills. Good verbal and written skills, including the ability to understand, process and clearly convey complex information are essential, as is a flexible working approach and well-developed interpersonal skills. You will be a member of the Interdisciplinary Research in Health Sciences team (IRIHS) led by Professor Trish Greenhalgh and Dr Sara Shaw which is based in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG The position is funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research, for 24 months in the first instance. For further information or discuss the post please contact Dr Sara Shaw at sara.shaw@phc.ox.ac.uk. “Committed to equality and valuing diversity” The closing date for applications is noon on 22nd June Interviews will be on 6th July. Contact Person : HR Administrator Vacancy ID : 158207 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 22-Jun-2022 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 8 Contact Email : hr@phc.ox.ac.uk Salary (£) : £42,149 - £50,296 per annum + |
| Post-doctoral Fellow at University of Alberta + | 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. + |
| Post-doctoral contract - smart assistants - Orange Paris + | '''Recrutement d’un.e post-doctorant.e au département des Sciences Sociales (SENSE) à Orange Labs Contrat 12 mois à temps plein''' '''« Relations humains/non-humains et interactions avec les agents conversationnels intelligents dans la vie quotidienne » ''' '''Contexte et objectifs''' Depuis quelques années, on constate une multiplication d’assistants vocaux ou agents conversationnels qui sont intégrés dans différents équipements comme les smartphones, les tablettes, les objets connectés pour la maison ou sur des sites web et des plateformes conversationnelles (Twitter, Facebook) sous forme de chatbots. Ces assistants, qui reposent sur des logiciels incorporant de l’intelligence artificielle, constituent des interfaces qui permettent à l’utilisateur de formuler des commandes en langage naturel de manière vocale ou écrite. Sur les smartphones ou les tablettes, les assistants comme Siri ou Google Now offrent à l’utilisateur la possibilité de réaliser une grande variété de commandes via des instructions verbales, par exemple, lancer une recherche sur internet, dicter un sms, lancer une application, effectuer un appel, etc. A la maison, des produits comme Amazon Echo ou Ivee permettent aux habitants d’interagir de manière vocale avec un système unique pour piloter des équipements (par exemple, le chauffage, la lumière, la télévision) ou accéder à des informations sur le web. Ces évolutions récentes dessinent un monde numérique de plus en plus doté d’agents « intelligents » qui joueront le rôle d’interface conversationnelle. L’objectif du post-doc est de travailler sur ces évolutions pour en comprendre les enjeux, les questions et les perspectives en termes de conséquences sur les activités de la vie quotidienne. Comment ces systèmes sont réellement utilisés ? Comment sont-ils intégrés dans la vie quotidienne ? Quelles compétences pratiques nécessitent-ils de la part des utilisateurs ? Dans le cadre plus spécifique de l’habitat : quelles sont les conséquences de ces systèmes sur la vie familiale ? De façon plus générale, quels types de relations les personnes engagent-elles avec les êtres artificiels dotés de parole ? Comment se jouent au sein de ces interactions ordinaires les reconfigurations pratiques de la frontière humain / non-humain (à travers par exemple les phénomènes d’attachement, d’expression d’émotions, d’attribution de compétences, d’intelligence et d’intentionnalité aux agents conversationnels intelligents) ? Le post-doc s’inscrit dans un projet de recherche en cours sur les agents conversationnels. Il articulera deux plans d’analyse à travers deux volets complémentaire d’enquête : '''''1) Analyse des interactions et des usages en situation ''''' L’objectif de ce volet est l’analyse et la compréhension des usages réels des systèmes existants en situation naturelle. Il consistera à conduire des études empiriques vidéo-ethnographiques qui combineront l’observation vidéo d’interactions et des techniques d’enquête classiques de type entretien. L’analyse de l’activité des utilisateurs à partir de données vidéo et/ou audio sera au cœur de l’approche méthodologique. Dans ce cadre, le.a post-doctorant.e contribuera également aux analyses des usages et au travail de transcription des interactions dans le cadre du projet de recherche global du Département SENSE sur les agents conversationnels. '''''2) Analyse des processus de construction de sens social et des controverses autour des technologies d’intelligence artificielle ''''' S’appuyant sur un corpus de données différent relevant du discours sur l’intelligence artificielle en société (entretiens avec des utilisateurs, des concepteurs et d’autres acteurs du champ concerné, controverses, discours médiatiques et politiques), ce volet du projet décrira les processus de sa progressive mise en sens. En effet au-delà des questions d’interaction et d’intelligibilité, les agents dialoguants soulèvent des enjeux d’ordre moral, éthique et politiques. Ce volet du projet replacera l’analyse des usages et des interactions avec les agents intelligents dans le contexte social plus large de leur réception autour des questions comme la privacy, la confiance ou la délégation de décisions aux systèmes, de régulations morales et politiques, la substitution aux humains dans le cadre de relations de soin, ainsi que des problématiques liées au travail et au lien social. '''''Planning de travail ''''' Le post doc se déroulera sur une année et comportera quatre tâches : # état de l’art sur l’interaction avec des systèmes de dialogue naturel. L’étude des interactions avec des systèmes capables de reconnaître le langage « naturel » et, de façon plus générale, avec des agents artificiels « intelligents », n’est pas nouvelle. L’état de l’art visera à analyser la littérature passée et actuelle pour en tirer des enseignements (d’ordre théorique, méthodologique ou empirique) qui seront utiles à la réalisation des phases ultérieures. # études vidéo-ethnographiques des usages de ce type de système (sur smartphone comme Siri ou Google Now, dans des foyers équipés par des systèmes de type Amazon Echo ou autre). Les tâches qui devront être réalisées dans cette phase sont : la recherche de terrains, l’élaboration de la méthode d’enquête en termes de recueil de données, le recueil puis l’analyse des données. # Analyse de discours et analyse de controverses Constitution d’un corpus pertinent de discours sur les agents dialoguants et leur place dans la société pour l’analyse des processus de leur progressive mise en sens : entretiens avec des utilisateurs, des concepteurs et d’autres acteurs du champ concerné, controverses, discours médiatiques et politiques. # rédaction d’un rapport final '''Profil du poste''' Titre exigé : Doctorat en Sciences Humaines et Sociales (Sociologie, Ergonomie, Anthropologie) '''''Compétences souhaitées ''''' * Sociologie praxéologique, Sociologie pragmatique, Sociologie/anthropologie des sciences et des techniques, Ethnométhdologie ou Ergonomie de l’activité * Analyse des activités et des interactions, vidéo-ethnographie, observation ethnographique, enquête qualitative par entretien, analyse séquentielle et multimodale, analyse des controverses '''''Compétences complémentaires ''''' * capacités d'analyse, de rédactions et de synthèse * travail en autonomie et en collectif * lecture et écriture de l'anglais académique Le Département SENSE (Sociology and Economics of Networks and Services) Au sein d’Orange Labs, la division de la recherche d’Orange, le département SENSE réunit une équipe de chercheurs en Sciences Humaines et Sociales (sociologie, économie, ethnologie et ergonomie) travaillant sur les liens entre technologies et société au sein des pratiques quotidiennes, des organisations et des marchés. '''Attachement et localisation''' Département SENSE – Sociology and Economics of Networks and Services Orange Labs, 40-48, avenue de la République 92320 CHATILLON '''Encadrement du post-doc''' : Moustafa Zouinar et Julia Velkovska '''''Le dossier de candidature ''''' * un CV analytique * une lettre de motivation d’une à deux pages ; * la thèse et le rapport de soutenance ; * entre une et trois publications. '''''Modalités de candidature ''''' # Envoi du dossier par mail à julia.velkovska@orange et moustafa.zouinar@orange.com # Enregistrement de la candidature en ligne (uniquement CV et lettre de motivation) sur le site Orange.Jobs (https://orange.jobs/jobs/offer.do?joid=62151&lang=FR), offre initulée « Post-Doc : Usages des assistants conversationnels intelligents dans la vie quotidienne » '''Date limite d’envoi des dossiers''' : 19 juin 2017 Après sélection sur dossier, les candidats retenus seront reçus pour un entretien. '''Date prévisionnelle de début du post-doc''' : septembre 2017. '''Rémunération''' : entre 35 000 et 40 000 euros brut/an + |
| Postdoc Haifa 2025 + | Postdoctoral Fellowship in Interactional Linguistics: "Between Conjunction and Discourse Marker: The Emergent Grammar of Hebrew Adverbial Clauses in a Multimodal Cross-Linguistic Perspective" An Interactional Linguistics project funded by the Israel Science Foundation focusing on the multimodal study of adverbial structures in spoken discourse began October 1, 2024, headed by Professor Yael Maschler. This four-year project takes place at the Department of Hebrew, University of Haifa, Israel, in cooperation with colleagues at the University of Helsinki, Finland, the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, and Linköping University, Sweden. Funding is available for a post-doctoral fellow wishing to participate in all stages of the project: • Video-recording, transcribing, and coding casual face-to-face interactions • Culling, analyzing, and classifying specific complex clausal structures and the actions implemented by them • Participating in comparative studies with parallel research teams in Europe working on Swedish, French, and Estonian data The participating fellow will enroll as a postdoc in the Department of Hebrew Language at the University of Haifa and join a group of lively post-doc and graduate student project members. While knowledge of Hebrew is desirable, candidates working on other languages will also be considered. Requirements: • Ph.D. in linguistics, preferably in interactional linguistics and/or discourse and grammar • Experience analyzing embodied interaction in video-recorded data Please send the following to maschler@research.haifa.ac.il by December 15, 2025: • Letter of interest detailing the candidate’s suitability for the project • CV • One sample of academic writing (publication / Ph.D. thesis) • Names of 2 references https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yael-Maschler https://www.haifa.ac.il/index.php/en/ https://hebrew-language.haifa.ac.il/index.php/en/ + |
| Postdoc Kobe University + | The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is currently calling for applications for its various Post-Doctoral and Invitational Fellowships. The fellowship would begin in April, 2017 for a period of 12 to 24 months. Please see the following pdf document for further details: http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-fellow/data/appli_guideline.pdf Tim Greer would be willing to host post-doc researchers who are interested in using Conversation Analysis (or a related discipline) to investigate some aspect of second language (L2) interaction. He is particularly interested in L2 use in mundane talk, including homestay contexts, and in service encounters and oral proficiency testing. You must have; —a background in CA (or a related discipline) —English proficiency If possible, it would also be good if you; — can use Transana, ELAN and Photoshop — can speak some Japanese — possess an existing research agenda related to L2 talk Experienced researchers might also want to consider one of the Invitational fellowships—these would work well in conjunction with a sabbatical, for instance. It is important to have arranged a host-researcher before you apply. The applications are due in August, so please contact Tim Greer as soon as possible if you are interested to apply in this area. Contact: tim @ kobe-u.ac.jp + |
| Postdoc RA at UCL in medical sociology 2016 + | * UCL Department / DivisionPrimary Care & Population Health * Grade7 * Hours Full Time * Salary (inclusive of London allowance)£33,686 - £40,716 per annum === Duties and Responsibilities === This is an excellent opportunity for a post-doctoral researcher to work with a high profile team leading in the fields of the use of technology in primary care, medical interactions and qualitative methods. The role will involve collection of questionnaires prior to GP consultations, video recording of GP consultations and interviews with patients and GPs after consultations. Data from interviews with patients and GPs will be analysed thematically and consultation data will be analysed using conversation analysis. All the analysis will then be combined to identify effective strategies employed by patients and GPs for raising or responding to health information from the internet. This is a full time post, funded by the National School for Primary Care Research for a period of 24 months. === Key Requirements === Applicants must hold a PhD in a social science subject and have experience of conducting conversation analysis. They must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with, for example, a track record in writing reports or peer reviewed papers, and presentations at conferences. Experience of designing and administering questionnaires would be advantageous, along with experience of applying for ethics and R&D approvals. The successful candidate must be prepared to travel to research sites through London and the South East of England. Further Details A full job description and person specification can be accessed here: https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?owner=5041178&ownertype=fair&jcode=1558475 * Enquiries regarding the post should be made to Dr Fiona Stevenson, f.stevenson@ucl.ac.uk. * Enquiries regarding the application process should be made to Corinne Ward, c.ward@ucl.ac.uk. * Closing Date: 23 Jun 2016 * Latest time for the submission of applications: 23:59 * Interview date: 12 July 2016 (am) + |
| Postdoc Sierre 2026-2030 + | The Human-Centred Computing Group, at the Institute of Informatics of the HES-SO Valais-Wallis University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, is an interdisciplinary research group consisting of computer and social scientists. We are seeking two postdoctoral researchers to join our team for the four-year project “Beyond novelty: Everyday AI use in medical education and practice”, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. The project has two interrelated parts: (1) the integration of AI-based technologies into lecturing practices and classroom interaction in medical environments (e.g., in radiology), and (2) decision-making procedures in hospital settings, with an emphasis on how AI-based technologies are integrated into clinical workflows and professional reasoning. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to conduct in-depth ethnographic research in a rich interdisciplinary environment between the Institute of Informatics of the HES-SO Valais-Wallis and several departments of the cantonal hospital in Lausanne (CHUV), including the Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Department. The candidates will contribute to fieldwork, data analysis, and the dissemination of findings through publications and presentations. Position description • Conduct ethnographic fieldwork in medical education and clinical settings. • Collect, organise, and analyse qualitative data, including audiovisual materials. • Contribute to scientific publications and conference presentations. • Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary research teams at HES-SO Valais-Wallis and CHUV. • Participate in project meetings, dissemination activities, and academic events. Selection criteria • PhD in sociology or a related field (e.g., science and technology studies, educational sciences, pedagogy, human–computer interaction, anthropology, sociolinguistics), with a strong interest in technology, healthcare, and/or AI. • Alternatively, PhD in computer science or a related technical field with a strong background and serious interest in the social sciences. • Familiarity with key theoretical and methodological approaches in the field. • Ability to conduct fieldwork independently and to produce scientific publications and conference presentations. • Excellent command of English, spoken and written. • Experience in ethnomethodological and/or conversation-analytic research, particularly in healthcare, higher education, or technology-related contexts. • Good command of French (CEFR level B1 or higher) Employment: 80% Place of work: Sierre Starting date: 01.03.2026 or to be determined Contract duration: 1 year (annually renewable) If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Jakub Mlynar (jakub.mlynar@hevs.ch). He can also provide information on the research assistant position (50%). Please submit your application including CV online on our website from 10 December until 4 January 2026, using the links below. Only online applications will be considered. Postdoctoral researcher (80%): https://www.hevs.ch/fr/recruitee/assistantes-ou-assistants-postdoc-80-***-postdoctoral-researcher-80-213446 Research assistant (50%): https://www.hevs.ch/fr/recruitee/assistante-ou-assistant-de-recherche-50-***-research-assistant-50-213449 + |
| Postdoc at Bielefeld + | This position will be in German, so the call is in German: Liebe Kolleg*innen, im Rahmen des von der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) geförderten Forschungsprojekts „Planning-in-Action: Die kommunikative Verfertigung von Zukunft in kommunikativen Gattungen“ sind – vorbehaltlich der Mittelzuweisung – zum 1.5.2021 zwei Stellen zu besetzen, eine Promotionsstelle (prädoc) sowie eine Post-Doc-Stelle, jeweils mit einer Höchstförderdauer von drei Jahren. Das Forschungsprojekt untersucht Gattungen der alltäglichen Kommunikation, in denen über Zukunft gesprochen wird (‚projektive Gattungen‘) und in denen Interagierende im Alltag ihre Handlungen vorbereiten und planen. Näheres entnehmen Sie bitte den beiden Ausschreibungstexten. Die Bewerbungsfrist endet am 25.2.2021. https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/uni/karriere/stellen-wiss/wiss21013.pdf + |
| Postdoc at Linköping + | LINKÖPING UNIVERSITY Hereby advertises a position as Postdoc in Language and Culture formally based at the Department of Culture and Society (IKOS) Duties The research environment of Language and Culture is a forum for interdisciplinary linguistic and literary research informed by a cultural perspective. The research fellow will be working within the project ”Vocal Practices of Coordinating Human Action” (funded by the Swedish Research Council) https://nonlexicalvocalizations.com led by professor Leelo Keevallik. This project explores the boundaries of language by studying non-lexical vocalizations at the intersection of vocal and embodied behavior. Using the qualitative method of multimodal interaction analysis, the project looks at the capacity of vocalizations to coordinate participants’ bodies in comparison with linguistic directives and instructions. It aims to disclose how fine-grained cooperation is achieved through both verbal and non-verbal means, thus combining linguistics and phonetics with ethnography and microsociology. Its empirical foundation is constituted by video-recorded data from, e.g., manual workplaces, sports coaching, or improvisational arts. One theoretical goal is to build bridges with the field of language origins. The duties of the postdoctoral researcher include analysis of various materials and research output towards the goals of the project, and in relevant cases fieldwork (video ethnography) and transcription. A Postdoc will essentially carry out research. The position may also involve teaching, but during no more than a fifth of work time. Qualifications The position requires a doctorate or an equivalent degree from a foreign university. The doctorate shall have been obtained no longer than three years before the expiration date of the application. The successful candidate will have a PhD in linguistics, phonetics, anthropology, or equivalent. Requirements for the position are a demonstrated scholarly skill in the entire research process from data collection to high-quality analysis through appropriate methods, an ability to design fieldwork projects, and formulate independent research questions. An excellent command of Swedish or English in speech and writing are also requirements. Experience in video-based interaction analysis, multimodal transcription skills, and related technological know-how will be deemed as an advantage. Appointment time A Postdoc is appointed until further notice, but for no longer than two years. The appointment can be renewed if there are special reasons. Starting date By agreement/January 1st, 2022 + |
| Postdoc at Tampere + | As a university-level initiative to boost the scientific excellence, the new Tampere Institute for Advanced Study is being launched. The purpose of the Institute is to help researchers from all scientific fields to focus on conducting the highest quality of research and thus advance to the next stage in their careers. To this end, the Institute grants fixed-term Postdoctoral, Senior and Professorial Fellowships. The Tampere Institute for Advanced Study is a university-level research community which offers the most competitive researchers the opportunity to focus on their own research and take it to the next level as well as broaden their research horizon. The Institute grants Fellowships to researchers in all scientific fields represented at Tampere University. Thematic or other priorities are not set for the research. The Institute also invites leading international researchers for short visits, collaborates with similar institutes and organizes scientific events. The Tampere Institute for Advanced Study calls for applications for nine (9) two-year fixed-term positions of Postdoctoral Research Fellows. The Fellowships will start either on 1 August 2021 or as agreed. Eligibility of applicants and evaluation of applications Applicants for the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships must have completed their doctoral degree no more than five (5) years before the application closing date. Applications for these Fellow positions are evaluated only on the basis of scientific quality and ambition of the work plans presented in the application documents. Applications will be assessed against the following key evaluation criteria. High academic quality and innovativeness of the work plan Feasibility of the work plan (including, for example, current and/or planned international cooperation) We are also calling for applications for two-year fixed-term Senior Research Fellowships (in a separate job posting). An applicant shall submit only one application for the researcher position that best fits their current academic career path. We offer We offer a research-inspiring work environment with an excellent up-to-date infrastructure and a collaborative work community in three modern campuses. We also offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities and several restaurants and cafés on campuses. Please read more about working at Tampere Universities. Salaries are based on the job requirement level and personal performance appraisal according to the Finnish University Salary System. The basic salary of Postdoctoral Research Fellow is placed on the job requirement levels 5-6 (teaching and research staff category) and Senior Research Fellow on levels 6-7. The personal performance component is between 6% and 50% of the basic salary depending on the prior experience and achievements. The university is prepared to pay each Fellow, according to their work plan, reasonable additional costs, such as travel, publishing, and infrastructure operating costs. Please note that the appointed Fellows are expected to participate in the postgraduate education of their field (up to 5% of total working hours). The positions are based in Tampere, where the appointed Fellows are expected to be mainly physically present when the current epidemic situation subsides. Tampere and its surroundings are, after the Helsinki metropolitan area, Finland's second most significant concentration of education, science, economy and culture. Getting around and to Tampere is effortless, no matter where you come from. Please read more about working at Tampere Universities. You can also find more information about us and working and living in Tampere by watching Tampere Higher Education Community - our academic playground. Finland offers one of the most advanced and comprehensive social security systems in the world, including personal and family health care and a variety of family benefits. The Finnish educational system is renowned worldwide. For more information on Finland, please check InfoFinland and This is Finland. How to apply Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). The closing date for applications is 25 April 2021 at 23.59 EET (GMT+2). Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English and attach them to your application form in the order mentioned below as one (1) PDF file named LastnameFirstnamePostdocFellow2021.pdf (max. 20MB). Please note that the form technically allows loading several attachments (like a cv), but only this one pdf-attachment (as instructed above) is allowed. Please use Times New Roman 12pt font or a similar easy-to-read font for all documents. The application consists of the following documents. 1. Cover letter A cover letter (max. 1 page) in which you set out the reasons why you are applying for the post and why you are particularly suited to it. 2. Curriculum Vitae according to the Finnish National Board on Research Integrity (TENK) guidelines, maximum length five (5) pages. 3. Work plan, maximum length 1,700 words with the following structure. Title Abstract of no more than 70 words, followed by a word count of the work plan, including the title, abstract and list of references to the used sources The current stage of the career and an explanation of how a two-year Fellowship will help to raise the level of research and/or broaden its scientific horizon and, thus, to move the career forward Background, rationale and current phase of the work planned to be done during the term of two years Significance of the results How the research benefits from working at Tampere University and what it has to give to the research of the university International cooperation Publication plan, taking into account open publication in its various forms List of a maximum of 10 most important research outputs, such as publications, datasets or societal impact 4. Full list of publications according to Academy of Finland guidelines Please clearly indicate (in bold) your ten most important publications in terms of your work plan and add hyperlinks to these publications, if possible. Please follow the instructions above carefully. An incomplete application will not be accepted for evaluation. For more information about the positions and the Tampere Institute for Advanced Study, please contact: Juha Teperi, Vice President, juha.teperi@tuni.fi, tel. +358 40 513 3714 Markku Ihonen, Head of Research Development, markku.ihonen@tuni.fi, tel. +358 50 374 8982 For more information about the application process, please contact: Marjukka Virkajärvi, Coordinator, marjukka.virkajarvi@tuni.fi, tel. +358 50 318 6697 *** Tutkijatohtori, 9 tutkijanpaikkaa, tutkijakollegium (Tampere Institute for Advanced Study) Tampereen yliopisto ja Tampereen teknillinen yliopisto yhdistyivät vuonna 2019 Suomen toiseksi suurimmaksi yliopistoksi. Korkeakouluyhteisömme vahvat alueet ovat tekniikka, terveys ja yhteiskunta. Uuden yliopiston tavoitteena on tutkimuksen korkea tieteellinen taso ja yhteiskunnallinen vaikuttavuus. Yliopisto pitää henkilöstönsä osaamista tärkeimpänä strategisena voimavaranaan ja tukee sen jatkuvaa kehittämistä. Lue lisää: www.tuni.fi. Yliopisto haluaa vahvistaa tutkimuksen korkeaa tieteellistä tasoa käynnistämällä uuden tutkijakollegiumin. Sen tarkoituksena on auttaa tutkijoita kaikilta tieteenaloilta keskittymään huippututkimuksen tekemiseen ja siten etenemään seuraavaan vaiheeseen urallaan. Tampereen yliopiston tutkijakollegium (Tampere Institute for Advanced Study) on yliopistotason tutkimusyhteisö, joka tarjoaa kilpailukykyisimmille tutkijoille tilaisuuden keskittyä omaan tutkimukseensa, nostaa tutkimuksensa uudelle tasolle sekä laajentaa tutkimushorisonttiaan. Tutkijakollegium tarjoaa tutkijanpaikkoja kaikilla Tampereen yliopiston kolmella vahvalla alueella. Tutkimukselle ei aseteta temaattisia tai muita rajoitteita. Tutkijakollegium kutsuu myös johtavia kansainvälisiä tutkijoita lyhyille vierailuille, tekee yhteistyötä muiden vastaavien instituuttien kanssa ja järjestää tieteellisiä tapahtumia. Tutkijakollegium hakee yhdeksää (9) tutkijatohtoria kahden (2) vuoden määräaikaisiin tutkijanpaikkoihin. Tutkimuskaudet alkavat 1.8.2021 tai sovitusti. Hakijoiden kelpoisuus ja hakemusten arviointi Tutkijatohtorin paikkaa hakevan tulee olla suorittanut tohtorintutkintonsa enintään viisi (5) vuotta ennen hakuajan loppua. Hakemukset arvioidaan ainoastaan esitetyn työsuunnitelman tieteellisen laadun ja kunnianhimon perusteella. Hakemukset arvioidaan seuraavien keskeisten arviointikriteerien pohjalta: työsuunnitelman korkea tieteellinen laatu ja innovatiivisuus työsuunnitelman toteutettavuus (ml. esim. nykyinen ja/tai suunniteltu kansainvälinen yhteistyö) Haemme samaan aikaan myös yliopistotutkijoita (erillisellä hakuilmoituksella). Hakijan tulee lähettää vain yksi hakemus omaan nykyiseen akateemiseen urapolkuun parhaiten sopivaan tutkijakategoriaan. Katso lisätietoja tehtävästä sekä hakuohjeet yllä olevasta englanninkielisestä ilmoituksesta. + |
| Postdoc in LSI and Corpus linguistics + | As a postdoctoral researcher you will be responsible for cross-linguistic corpus-based research in the framework of the NWO project 'Elementary Particles of Conversation' led by Dr Mark Dingemanse. This project studies the metacommunicative resources that streamline social interaction and scaffold complex language. The corpus-based portion of the project uses conversational corpora from a diverse range of languages to investigate universal and language-specific aspects of little words like oh, huh?, m-hm: interactional tools that help us every moment to calibrate mutual understanding and distribute cognition in interaction. You will be expected to synthesise insights from fields like interactional linguistics, conversation analysis, and corpus linguistics, and you will have the opportunity to help shape an innovative research programme on the interactional foundations of language. A central goal is to develop methods for characterising and querying sequential patterns in conversational corpora for use in qualitative and quantitative research on human interaction. You will be primarily responsible for curating a collection of cross-linguistic corpora (some of which are already available in the project), organising data sessions, designing and testing a computer-aided data analysis pipeline, and writing publications. You will also contribute to the organisation of scientific meetings and public outreach related to the projects. You will work in close collaboration with the Principal Investigator and with other project members, both remotely and locally in Nijmegen. Our group is based at the Centre for Language Studies (CLS), Radboud University (Nijmegen, Netherlands). Our research programme asks how language is shaped by and for interaction, using a combination of observation, experimentation and simulation. You will join a vibrant network of interaction researchers allied with the Multimodal Language and Cognition group (CLS & MPI) and the Communicative Alignment in Brain and Behaviour lab, providing a lively context for lab meetings, lectures and journal clubs. We will be happy to provide mentorship and collaboration opportunities to help you develop your skills as a researcher. We ask A completed PhD degree in Linguistics, Cognitive Science, or a related field. Hands-on experience with work on language and social interaction (e.g. interactional linguistics, conversation analysis, corpus linguistics of conversational corpora, dialogue modelling). Experience with programming tools used in corpus linguistics (e.g. Praat, Python, R). Familiarity with methods and principles of open science for building reproducible workflows and sharing data. An excellent command of written and spoken English. Radboud University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and as such encourages applications from underrepresented and minoritised groups. We are interested to hear from highly motivated candidates even if they do not meet all the requirements. Do feel free to get in touch if you have any questions. Employment: 0.8 - 1.0 FTE. A maximum gross monthly salary of € 5,127 based on a 38-hour working week (salary scale 11). The exact salary depends on the candidate's qualifications and amount of relevant professional experience. In addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus. Duration of the contract: 2 years. Starting date is as soon as possible. You will be able to work remotely as long as Covid-related measures so require. You will be able to use our Dual Career and Family Care Services. Our Dual Career and Family Care Officer can assist you with family-related support, help your partner or spouse prepare for the local labour market, provide customized support in their search for employment and help your family settle in Nijmegen. Have a look at our excellent employment conditions. They include a good work-life balance (among other things because of the excellent leave arrangements), opportunities for development and a great pension scheme. Would you like more information? For more information about this vacancy, please contact: Mark Dingemanse, Associate Professor. Email: m.dingemanse@let.ru.nl + |
| Postdoc in Multimodal interaction + | We open today a postdoctoral position in conversational analysis domain. In the framework of the ASLAN BODEGA project, the applicant manages and carries out research on embodiment in multimodal interactions, produced in cooperative online serious games, and its impacts on alignment and engagement. All the details of the application are available on this link: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR5191-MATQUI-002/Default.aspx?lang=EN The Application Deadline is 22 February 2021 The expected Skills of the candidate profile are : - PhD (mandatory) in linguistics (conversational analysis) or cognitive science (embodied cognition) - expert in data collection (recording, ethics, personal data protection) - expert in transcription and multimodal annotations (prosody, gestures, facial expressions) ; familiar with ELAN software - familiar with raw data analysis and exploitation + |
| Postdoc language & space Zurich + | The University Research Priority Program (URPP) on Language and Space at the University of Zurich invites applications for the position of a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (75% FTE). The URPP explores the interface between language and space with regard to (a) the embedding of speech in the spatial environment as shaped by perception, motion and action (“interactional spaces”) and (b) the distribution of languages and linguistic structures in geographical and social space (“language areas”). The URPP combines insights from dialectology, typology and interactional linguistics. The vacant position is located in the URPP research group interactional linguistics. The postdoctoral research fellow will develop his or her own profile and research agenda in coordination with the URPP board and the members of the URPP within the field of interactional spaces research, for example with respect to issues of multi-modality of face-to-face interaction, the relationship between architecture and interaction or the production and simulation of virtual interactional spaces in digital (or: computer-mediated) communication. The postdoctoral research fellow is also expected to participate in applications for third-party funding, to be active in the advancement of the core areas of research within the URPP and to collaborate with the linguistic labs (particularly with the VideoLab), in which cutting-edge technology is employed to collect, process and analyze linguistic data. The position includes teaching responsibilities (a maximum of 2h/week). Applicants must have a PhD in linguistics and independent research experience in the field of empirical interactional linguistics research (collection and analysis of audiovisual data). Applicants are expected to be interested in the interdisciplinary advancement of theories in the area of language and space. The candidate is also expected to have a keen interest in collaborating with linguists of the other backgrounds represented at the URPP. Apart from English, applicants must have a good command of German or be ready to acquire this during the first six months after taking up the position. Applications should include a statement of interest (letter of motivation), a description of the research you would like to pursue (3 to 5 pages), a CV including a list of publications, a copy of the PhD certificate, and the names and addresses of two referees. Applications should be sent as a single PDF file to the application email address below, with the subject “Application PostDoc”. Applications must be submitted by June 15, 2016. The position is available from September 1, 2016, but might be filled later. The duration of employment is initially limited to two years. For further information, please contact Dr. Agnes Kolmer agnes . kolmer @ uzh . ch, phone +41 44 634 57 47. + |
| PostdocUniMi2020 + | The Fellowship implies carrying out the activities briefly mentioned below at Dipartimento di Filosofia “Piero Martinetti” dell’Università degli Studi di Milano and under the supervision of Prof. Giampietro Gobo within the research programme “Senses and sensoriality in teamwork multimodal collaborative activities: language, interaction and cognition”, of the activities mentioned below: 1. analysis of video-recorded materials, previously collected through naturalistic (ethnographic) experiments conducted with small groups (musicians, students); 2. analysis of the interactions and collaborative activities of these groups; 3. analysis of conversational exchanges that occurred during the performance of the experimental tasks. 4. Collaboration to highly qualified teaching activities programmed in the project, up to a maximum of 30 hours per year including seminars, workshops and tutorials. + |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow Two Positions at Tampere University Finland + | The research project ‘Globalizing construction work and local language practices (GLO-LO)’ investigates language practices in multilingual construction work in Finland. The four-year project is funded by the Academy of Finland and takes place at the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences at Tampere University, Finland. The project uses multimodal conversation analysis to analyse how co-workers coordinate courses of social and physical action in construction work. Concrete construction projects will be video-recorded and language practices analyzed from a holistic viewpoint paying attention to the use of different languages, as well as embodied and material resources. Job description We are recruiting two postdoctoral researchers for a two-year fixed term period. The postdoctoral researchers are expected to participate in all stages of the research project, including data collection at the construction sites, multimodal transcription, analysis and presentation and publication of results. The position may also involve some teaching duties and tasks related to organizing seminars and conferences. The research team consists of the core team in Tampere that is supported by a group of international collaborators and advisors. The research team has strong collaborative networks and offers the post docs valuable opportunities for developing their careers in an international setting. At the Unit of Languages, and the wider context of the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences you will be part of a thriving multidisciplinary research community, with a lot of possibilities for networking and collaboration in a friendly atmosphere. Requirements We invite applications from researchers with a PhD in interactional linguistics or related areas who are familiar with multimodal conversation analysis. We are looking for ambitious researchers who are dedicated to investigating the fine details of multimodal interaction, interested in multilingualism. We value experience in working with video-data and hope that you also already have some experience in international publishing. You should be fluent in academic English. Knowledge of Finnish or Estonian is an advantage and we value your willingness to work in a multilingual team. We offer The position will be filled for a fixed-term period of 2 years. The work is expected to begin on 1 March or as mutually agreed. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees. The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee's personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. The position of a Postdoctoral Researcher is placed on the job demands levels 5-6 (teaching and research staff). A typical starting salary of Postdoctoral Research Fellow is around 3400 EUR/month. We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts. Please read more about working at Tampere University. How to apply Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). The closing date for applications is 30 November 2020 (at 23.59 EET / 20.59 UTC). Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English and attach them in PDF format. Applications should include the following documents: Curriculum Vitae according to TENK guidelines List of publications References from two people One or two samples of academic writing (e.g. article, PhD dissertation) Motivation letter: 1-3 pages where you introduce yourself and present your qualifications. Previous research fields and main research results. Future goals and research focus. How do you want to develop as a researcher? For more information, please contact: Dr. Niina Lilja, niina.lilja@tuni.fi, https://www.tuni.fi/en/niina-lilja + |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow in HCI 2022 + | '''Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position''' The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. The campus is located in the center of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. The Department of Information Sciences and Media Studies includes research groups in the areas of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Logic and AI, and Intelligent Information Systems. The HCI research group is located in the very center, Nygårdshøyden, '''Postdoc-position''' The Department of Information Science and Media Studies offers a full-time position (100 %) as Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Human-Computer Interaction for a period of four (4) years. '''About the project/work tasks''' About the research group and areas of of research The members of the HCI research group at UiB do research on different topics within human-computer interaction, from a range of perspectives, with different methods and focus on many research topics and application areas for interactive technologies, including, but not limited to (alphabetical, not exhaustive) Augmented and VirtualReality (AR/VR) Computational interaction (machine learning and optimization of UI design) Conversational agents and voice UIs Design for an aging population Design for mental health and well being Human-AI interaction Interactive media, personalization, and accessibility Interactive surfaces and spaces Mobile and digital journalism Participatory design Tangible interaction Performance and ergonomics methods for post-desktop UIs Video interactions Wearable UIs '''About the types of project proposals that will be relevant to the call''' The PostDoc project should be positioned in relation to the ongoing research activities within the HCI group. We welcome proposals that focus on (not exhaustive) Applying design methods for novel physical and digital user interfaces Designing and evaluating of user interfaces Applying methods and perspectives from participatory design Advancing empirical methods for evaluation and validation of user interfaces Developing interaction techniques and technologies Sensing users’ behavior and analyzing data '''Qualifications and personal qualities''' The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or equivalent degree in one of the following disciplines: human-computer interaction, computer engineering, computer science and behavior psychology. At the date of commencement of the postdoc employment, the PhD must have been awarded. Experience with empirical studies and analysis of interactive technologies Experience with UI design and evaluation Hands-on knowledge and experience with HCI research methods relevant to the projects at the HCI group Ability to work independently, work in a structured manner, and to cooperate Good command of oral/written English '''Optional competences, experience, and relevant projects''' Candidates that have some of the following competence and experience can be given extra consideration when assessing the proposed projects Candidates that have a strong background in qualitative methods, participatory design and/or doing creative and innovative work with design explorations in HCI or CSCW will be prioritized Projects that address the intersection of embodied interaction and full-body interaction will be welcome Experience from world-leading research groups in HCI A record of publishing at high impact venues in HCI (such as CHI, DIS, CSCW, ECSCW, TEI, VRST, UIST, ToCHI, IEEE VR, NordiCHI, HCI journal) Experience in interactive application development in Unity, mobile, or wearables Experience in hardware prototyping with Arduino/Raspberry Pi Experience from relevant research projects Mastery of a Scandinavian language will be an advantage '''About the position of postdoctoral research fellow''' The position of postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. The fixed-term period for this position is 4 years. Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution. Upon appointment, applicants must submit a project proposal for the qualifying work including a work schedule. For postdoctoral research fellow positions associated with externally financed projects, the completion of the project proposal for the qualifying work will take place in consultation with the project/centre manager. It is a requirement that the project is completed in the course of the period of employment. '''We can offer''' Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment Salary 573 900 NOK (code 1352/ltr. 62) gross p.a. on the government salary scale. Further promotion will be after service seniority in the position Enrollment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund Good welfare benefits '''Your application must include''' A brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position, including a short statement concerning a plan for the research to be described in the forthcoming project proposal transcripts and diplomas (applicants with education from other countries than Norway must enclose witnessed diplomas in both the original language and authorized translations) and documentation of the doctoral thesis complete list of publications publications (pdf) it is important that each of the scholarly works on which the committee should place special emphasis, is attached in its entirety two referees (name and contact information) Incomplete applications or applications sent as e-mails will not be considered. Only documents submitted via Jobnorge will be subjected to an expert assessment. The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be also uploaded to Jobbnorge. '''Closing date: 18 November 2022. The application has to be marked: 22/15242''' '''General information''' For further information please contact: Frode Guribye, frode.guribye@uib.no, Morten Fjeld, morten.fjeld@uib.no, or Miroslav Bachinski, miroslav.bachinski@uib.no. The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position. The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met. + |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow in HCI 2022, University of Bergen + | Open to EM/CA researchers! Postdoctoral Research Fellow in HCI 2022: Details: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. The campus is located in the center of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. The Department of Information Sciences and Media Studies includes research groups in the areas of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Logic and AI, and Intelligent Information Systems. The HCI research group is located in the very center, Nygårdshøyden, Postdoc-position The Department of Information Science and Media Studies offers a full-time position (100 %) as Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Human-Computer Interaction for a period of four (4) years. About the project/work tasks About the research group and areas of of research The members of the HCI research group at UiB do research on different topics within human-computer interaction, from a range of perspectives, with different methods and focus on many research topics and application areas for interactive technologies. Closing date: 18 November 2022. The application has to be marked: 22/15242 For further information please contact: Frode Guribye, frode.guribye@uib.no, Morten Fjeld, morten.fjeld@uib.no, or Miroslav Bachinski, miroslav.bachinski@uib.no. + |
| Postdoctoral research fellowship, University of Queensland + | '''Job: Postdoctoral research fellowship, University of Queensland''' '''School of Languages and Cultures, The University of Queensland''' The School is looking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in language and social interaction, specialising in one or more of the following areas: interactional pragmatics, conversation analysis, language and social interaction, corpus pragmatics. The successful appointee will perform research in one or more of the areas above, provide research assistance to and collaborate with the Head of School, Professor Michael Haugh, undertake a minor role in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision, as well as engage in service activities associated with furthering the School's research profile. Applications are due 3rd November 2018. + |
