Postdoctoral Fellows Position in History of English Language / Corpus Linguistics, Norway for Fellowship

  •  Fellowship
  •  09-Jun-2025
  •   Norway
  • $$  NOK 580,000–680,000 per year (gross)

The University of Stavanger is offering two Postdoctoral Fellows Position in History of English Language and Corpus Linguistics, starting January 1, 2026. The positions are part of the ERC-funded LiTra project and are designed to support early-career researchers in building their academic profiles.

To be eligible, applicants must have a completed PhD or have submitted their doctoral thesis in a field related to the History of English Language or Corpus Linguistics. They should have strong research skills and relevant experience based on the specific role they apply for—either in historical corpus linguistics and technology (Fellow 1) or in English historical texts and manuscripts (Fellow 2).

The University of Stavanger (UiS) is a modern and research-driven institution located in Stavanger, Norway. Established in 2005, it has quickly gained recognition for its strong academic programs, particularly in energy, technology, social sciences, and the humanities. UiS fosters innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and international partnerships, offering a dynamic learning environment for students and researchers.

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Postdoctoral Fellows Position in History of English Language / Corpus Linguistics, Norway for Fellowship Established in 1994, Universitetet i Stavanger (University of Stavanger) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Stavanger (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Rogaland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education, Norway), Universitetet i Stavanger (UiS) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universitetet i Stavanger (UiS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 25 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible.

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in History of English Language or Corpus Linguistics, as aligned with the LiTra project at the University of Stavanger.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Hold (or have submitted for evaluation) a PhD in a field relevant to the project.

    • Demonstrate interest and experience in one or more of the following areas:

      • Historical corpus linguistics and programming/database skills (Fellow 1),

      • History of English and manuscript/document analysis (Fellow 2).

    • Show competence in linguistics and areas such as syntax, morphology, lexicology, or phonology.

    • Be fluent in spoken and written English.

    • Present a high-quality project proposal contributing to the LiTra project.

    Additional valued skills include knowledge of medieval languages, manuscript reading, historical/social geography, and sociolinguistics.

Application Process

To apply:

  1. Visit the official job portal via the “ Apply for this job” link on the Jobbnorge platform.

  2. Submit the following documents:

    • A cover letter detailing research interests and motivation.

    • Project proposal aligned with the LiTra project.

    • CV with complete academic and professional history.

    • Proof of doctoral degree (or letter confirming submission).

    • Full list of publications and up to five selected works.

    • Academic transcripts and certificates.

  3. Indicate your preferred position (Fellow 1 or 2) in your application.

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