Research Associate (Acquisition of Syntax)

[Fernand Gobet]

Research Associate (Acquisition of Syntax)

School of Psychology, University of Nottingham

Applications are invited for a Research Associate to work on a
Leverhulme-funded project on syntax acquisition.

The successful candidate will carry out modelling research on early
language acquisition, and in particular on syntax acquisition, under the
supervision of Dr J Pine and Dr F Gobet.

Information about related projects is available on the WWW at:
http://www.psychology.nottingham.ac.uk/research/credit/projects/syntax_acquisiti

on/main.html

The person appointed will be expected to contribute to the refinement of a
computer model of syntax acquisition. Candidates should have a PhD, MSc or
BSc in computer science, cognitive science, or psychology, and have very
good
computing skills. Knowledge of Lisp or of a similar computer language will
be an advantage. Experience with development of graphical interfaces,
and/or knowledge in computational modelling, psycholinguistics and/or
linguistics will also be a
plus.

Salary will be within the range #16,286 - #24,479 per annum (under review),
depending on qualifications and experience. This post is available from
July 2000 and will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 18
months.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Pine, tel: 0115 951 5285, Email:
Julian.Pine at Nottingham.ac.uk or Dr Gobet, tel: 0115 951 5402, Email:
Fernand.Gobet at Nottingham.ac.uk

Candidates should send a detailed CV, a statement of research interests,
together with the names and addresses of two referees, to Dr F Gobet,
School of Psychology, The University of Nottingham, University Park,
Nottingham, NG7 2RD. Fax: 0115 951 5324.

Closing date: 15 June 2000.