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PhD Research Studentship in Second Language Learning and Teaching (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge - Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics, Cambridge

Qualification Type: PhD
Location: Cambridge
Funding for: UK Students, EU Students, International Students
Funding amount: £18,622 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Placed On: 25th May 2023
Closes: 15th June 2023
Reference: GP36873

Applications are invited for a three-year PhD Studentship at the Section of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, University of Cambridge. This studentship, starting on 1 October 2023, is tied to a part-time Research Assistant position and linked to the EF Research Lab for Applied Language Learning https://ef-lab.mmll.cam.ac.uk.

The lab focuses on connecting basic research in second language acquisition with teaching and learning practice. One research theme focuses on linking insights from second language research with teaching methods for varying learner profiles aiming for teaching tasks and learning activities that map to the learning trajectories of individual learners.  The Research Lab is funded by EF Education First through a research grant to Dora Alexopoulou.

The successful candidate will have a Master's degree (equivalent of first-class distinction) in linguistics or related subject completed by September 30th 2023. A background in language learning and teaching will be an asset.

The PhD student will work with Dr Alexopoulou as a member of the EF Research Lab for Applied Language Learning. You will join the research cluster for Language Acquisition and Language Processing and will be part of a world-class multidisciplinary research environment combining linguists and experts in language learning.

The PhD studentship is further linked to a part time Research Assistant role for the first two years, supporting the research project of the EF Research Lab for Applied Language Learning. The Research Assistant would be expected to work up to 6 hours per week and would be paid in line with the University pay scale (grade 5, point 034 pro-rata).

The studentship is available to Home or International fee status applicants. The studentship will cover full University fees and an annual stipend, starting at £18,622.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

To apply for this opportunity, please do not apply online through the Postgraduate Admissions Portal. Instead, please email your CV along with a covering letter and a 3-page PhD research proposal to Dr Dora Alexopoulou (ta259@cam.ac.uk). Your CV should include a list of previous education and academic achievements. Please provide the names and contact details of two referees who are familiar with their work in the relevant field whom we can contact for a reference once the vacancy has closed. Please also supply unofficial transcripts for any previous degree-level study and a sample of recent research writing of approximately 5,000-10,000 words. The sample can be either an essay produced during masters-level studies or a section of a dissertation, and must be a single-authored work.

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Non-native English speakers will normally need to provide evidence of their English ability as per University requirements.

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Thursday 15th of June 2023. If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Dr Dora Alexopoulou (ta259@cam.ac.uk).

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 26th of June 2023 at the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge.

Please quote reference GP36873 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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