Lecturer/Associate Professor in Linguistics (Syntax)

About us

The UCL Division of Psychology and Language Sciences (PALS) undertakes world-leading research and teaching in mind, behaviour, and language. It brings together researchers in a range of disciplines such as cognition, neuroscience, linguistics, education, communication, medicine, health, phonetics, and development to understand both basic and applied problems. Our work attracts staff and students from around the world. Together they create an outstanding and vibrant environment for both study and research. The Division offers a supportive environment including numerous specialist seminars, workshops, and guest lectures.

About the role

The Linguistics Research Department at UCL is looking to hire a syntactician with a commitment to world-class research. The successful candidate will have a clear program of research within theoretical syntax. He or she should have experience with research methods beyond standard grammaticality judgment gathering. The successful candidate will have a record of high-quality publications commensurate with the stage of their academic career. He or she will have the expertise and a record of research in languages complementary to those studied by other syntacticians in the department and contribute to the department’s research, teaching, graduate supervision and administration. The appointee will take up their position on 1 September 2023. The appointment start date is flexible, but ideally would begin in September 2023. The appointment will be made within grade 8 (Lecturer) beginning at an annual salary of £47,414 or grade 9 (Associate Professor) beginning at an annual salary of £60,592 (As stated on the UCL career site. Informal enquiries to Professor Ad Neeleman () or the Head of R! esearch D epartment, Professor Richard Breheny ().

About you

Applicants must hold a doctorate in linguistics or a closely related field at the time of hire and will be engaged in a program of original research that enhances the department’s research portfolio and gives rise to PhD projects and applications for research funding. Applicants must be able to teach core modules in syntax. They must also be willing to develop and oversee an educational programme that involves students in field research techniques with London’s language communities.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 41 Days holiday ( 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days ) Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme ( CARE ) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan Immigration loan Relocation scheme for certain posts On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

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