University of Erfurt, Germany
Research Positions
The Chair of Linguistics, the Chair of East Asian History, and the Language Center at the University of Erfurt invite applications for two full time research positions (BAT-IIa Ost, salary range according to age and experience).
The positions are part of the project entitled "Multimedia Materials for Teaching Japanese and Chinese" which is funded jointly by the German Federal Government and the Federal State of Thuringia. Responsibilities will include the development of new multimedia materials for teaching these languages and their evaluation in language courses.
The successful candidate will work in a well-funded multidisciplinary team environment and will collaborate with researchers at the academic institutions previously listed.
These positions require a diploma or an equivalent university degree (MA) in a related discipline.
Additionally, one of the following abilities is essential, and the others are desirable:
- an excellent knowledge of the Japanese and/or Chinese language, and/or
- basic knowledge of general or applied linguistics/language acquisition research and/or
- good computer skills (Windows and Mac), especially familiarity with digital editing of graphics and videos and with production of DVD and CD-Roms.
The contract terminates on December 31st, 2001 with the option for a one-year extension starting on January 1st, 2002.
The University of Erfurt is an equal opportunity employer wishing to increase the number of women among their academic staff. Therefore women are strongly encouraged to apply. In keeping with our equal opportunity policy handicapped applicants will be given priority over other candidates with equivalent qualifications.
The German version of this text is authoritative.
Submit your application (CV including list of publications, certificates, references) by March 24th 2001 to Prof. R. Zoellner at the address below:
Prof. Dr. Reinhard Zoellner
Universitaet Erfurt
Philosophische Fakultaet
Lehrstuhl fuer Ostasiatische Geschichte
Postfach 90 02 21
99105 Erfurt
reinhard.zoellner@uni-erfurt.de
Tel.: +49-(0)361/737 4431
secretary:
Tel.: +49-361/737 4430
Fax: +49-361/737 4429