The candidate is supposed to carry out the following tasks:

• Conducting original research (including fieldwork) on sign languages and gesture;
• Writing a PhD thesis;
• Submitting research results for publication in peer-reviewed academic journals;
• Presenting papers at (international) conferences;
• Some teaching;
• Organizing and participating in discussion groups, seminars, workshops within LUCL.

• A Master or equivalent degree in a relevant field (completion of the MA thesis before the PhD project starts), including linguistics and Deaf studies.
• Field work experience or demonstrable affinity with it.
• Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary setting;
• Social and organizational competencies;
• Proficiency in English and a sign language (or the intention and ability to reach this within a short period).

Fixed-term contract: 4 years.

Appointment will be according to the terms of the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten). The employment will be for a period of four years (first a contract of 18 months with an extension of 30 months after positive evaluation of capabilities and compatibility), starting January 1 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment must lead to the completion of a PhD thesis. The gross monthly salary is set on € 2,222.-  in the first year,   increasing to € 2,840.- gross per month in the final year, based on fulltime employment.

Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3 %), training and career development and sabbatical leave. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. More at http://www.workingat.leiden.edu/

Diversity
Leiden University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Deaf candidates are specifically encouraged to apply.

Universiteit Leiden

Leiden is a typical university city, hosting the oldest university in the Netherlands (1575). The University permeates the local surroundings; University premises are scattered throughout the city, and the students who live and study in Leiden give the city its relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere.

Leiden University is one of Europe's foremost research universities. This prominent position gives our graduates a leading edge in applying for academic posts and for functions outside academia.

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