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Postdoctoral Fellow in Syntax
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Date posted
April 21, 2025
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Deadline
April 21, 2025
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Study location
Philadelphia
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Tuitions
Competitive
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Career level
Middle
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Qualification
Doctorate Degree
Description
Employer: University of Pennsylvania
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Salary: Not specified
Date Posted: March 26, 2025
Position Summary
The Department of Linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Syntax, beginning July 1, 2025. The initial appointment is for the 2025–2026 academic year, renewable for up to two additional years based on performance and funding.
The successful candidate will conduct independent research in syntax and contribute to the department’s collaborative research culture. Additional responsibilities include helping to organize Penn Syntax Lab meetings and participating in the intellectual life of the department and the broader university community engaged in language research.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Linguistics (completed before the start date).
- Research specialization in syntax, with possible interfaces in morphology and/or semantics.
- A strong research agenda and active engagement in the field.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to collaborative academic environments.
Application Instructions
Please submit the following via Interfolio:
- A research statement
- A curriculum vitae
- A writing sample
- Two letters of recommendation, submitted directly by referees
Application link: https://apply.interfolio.com/162306
Application deadline:
Review of applications will begin February 24, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
For inquiries:
Contact Matthew Hewett, Assistant Professor of Linguistics
Email: mhewett@sas.upenn.edu
About the University of Pennsylvania
Penn is home to a vibrant interdisciplinary community that engages in the study of language across several departments. The Department of Linguistics is an active participant in these efforts and provides a stimulating environment for research and collaboration.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer and is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive academic community. For more on Penn’s diversity initiatives, visit:
https://www.sas.upenn.edu/2020-inclusion-and-anti-racism-initiatives
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Overview
Penn dates its founding to 1740, when a plan emerged to build a Philadelphia charity school that would double as a house of worship. After construction was underway, however, the cost was seen to be much greater than the available resources, and the project went unfinished for a decade
The university has four undergraduate schools and 12 graduate and professional schools. Schools enrolling undergraduates include the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Wharton School, and the School of Nursing. Among its graduate schools are its law school, whose first professor James Wilson participated in writing the first draft of the U.S. Constitution, its medical school, which was the first medical school established in North America, and the Wharton School, the nation's first collegiate business school.
In 2023, Penn ranked third among U.S. universities in research expenditures, according to the National Science Foundation.Its endowment is $22.3 billion, making it the sixth-wealthiest private academic institution in the nation as of 2024. The University of Pennsylvania's main campus is located in the University Cityneighborhood of West Philadelphia, and is centered around College Hall. Notable campus landmarks include Houston Hall, the first modern student union, and Franklin Field, the nation's first dual-level college football stadium and the nation's longest-standing NCAA Division I college football stadium in continuous operation.The university's athletics program, the Penn Quakers, fields varsity teams in 33 sports as a member of NCAA Division I's Ivy League conference.
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Founded in
1760
Location
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