*** Researcher and lecturer in English linguistics, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena (Germany) ***

Applications are invited for a position in English linguistics at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena (http://www.uni-jena.de). The position is available for two years, commencing April 2009. An extension is possible. Successful candidates should hold a degree in English linguistics, comparative linguistics or general linguistics. Expertise in one or more of the following fields is desired: linguistic typology, semantics, methods of data collection (esp. elicitation, questionnaires).

The position will be full-time for candidates holding a PhD and part-time otherwise. The teaching load is two courses per week for full time employees and one course per week for part-time employees. The salary is according to the German public service pay scale (TV-L, Group E 13).

Applications can be sent by email or fax to Volker Gast (v.gast@fu-berlin.de, fax ++49 30 838 72300), or by snail mail to the following address (quoting reference number 142/08):

Institut für Anglistik/Amerikanistik
-- Institutssekretariat --
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Ernst Abbe Platz 8
07743 Jena
Germany

The deadline is January 31, 2009, but the position will remain open until filled.

The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is an equal opportunity employer.

Informal inquiries may be directec to Volker Gast (v.gast@fu-berlin.de).