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Post-doctoral Fellow in Linguistics

(Ref.: 201200182)

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the School of Humanities (Linguistics), from as soon as possible for a period of three years.

The post falls within the strategic research area of cultural interactions between China and the West. The appointee will contribute to the department’s research programme in contact languages, with a particular focus on languages associated with the China trade: Chinese Pidgin English and Macau Pidgin Portuguese. The appointee will analyze phrasebooks and other historical sources in which these contact languages are represented. Knowledge of Cantonese and contact Linguistics is required, while Portuguese will be an advantage.

Information about the School can be obtained at http://www0.hku.hk/linguist/. Enquiries about the post should be sent to Dr. Stephen Matthews, School of Humanities (e-mail: matthews@hku.hk).

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

Applicants should send a completed application form and an up-to-date C.V. to language_contact@hku.hk. Application forms (341/1111) can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc. Further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk/.  Closes April 21, 2012.

The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only shortlisted applicants will be notified of the application result.

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