Postdoctoral Scholarship in Linguistics (University of Antwerp )

Department: Department of Linguistics Regime: Full-time Let’s shape the future – University of Antwerp The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow's world every day. Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape. The department of linguistics of the Arts Faculty is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of Dutch Linguistics. Function You will work actively on the preparation and defense of a PhD thesis in the field of Dutch Linguistics. You will investigate the acquisition of sentence structures (e.g. passive sentences like The mailman is being chased by the dog) in a second language (L2). One the one hand, you will do this by conducting sentence production experiments in Ukrainian learners of Dutch and Dutch learners of Ukrainian and Swedish. At the same time you will test which computational models are most succesful in simulating this learning process. You will publish scientific articles related to the research project. You will carry out a limited number of teaching support tasks for courses in line with your research topic. Profile You hold a Master Degree in Linguistics, Digital Tekst Analysis, Experimental Psychology, or related fields or you will have obtained it by the time you start work. You obtained excellent grades. Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision. Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies. You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation. Knowledge of Dutch and Ukrainian (or a different Slavic language) is an asset. You have some experience with linguistic research (e.g., psycholinguistics) and/or with analyzing quantitative data. You have a basic understanding of statistical and/or programming skills and are willing to receive further training in these areas. You possess the necessary social skills to establish smooth collaboration with the target audience. What we offer We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of 4 years. You start with a contract for one year, which can be extended following a positive evaluation. The planned start date is October 1st 2026 or as soon as possible after that date. Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders. You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting. As a doctoral researcher, you will have access to a wide and varied range of courses and an educational credit through the Antwerp Doctoral School. You will do most of your work at city campus in downtown Antwerp, in a dynamic and stimulating working environment. Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here. Want to apply? You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including May 12th 2026 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments (please make sure to mention relevant research experience):The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure. Selection interviews are scheduled to take place on June 3 & 4. We take your availability into account. A motivation letter A CV If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Prof. Sarah Bernolet (sarah.bernolet@uantwerpen.be). The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Department: Department of Linguistics
Regime: Full-time

Let’s shape the future – University of Antwerp

The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow's world every day. Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape.

The department of linguistics of the Arts Faculty is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of Dutch Linguistics.

Function

You will work actively on the preparation and defense of a PhD thesis in the field of Dutch Linguistics. You will investigate the acquisition of sentence structures (e.g. passive sentences like The mailman is being chased by the dog) in a second language (L2). One the one hand, you will do this by conducting sentence production experiments in Ukrainian learners of Dutch and Dutch learners of Ukrainian and Swedish. At the same time you will test which computational models are most succesful in simulating this learning process.
You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
You will carry out a limited number of teaching support tasks for courses in line with your research topic.

Profile

You hold a Master Degree in Linguistics, Digital Tekst Analysis, Experimental Psychology, or related fields or you will have obtained it by the time you start work.
You obtained excellent grades.
Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
Knowledge of Dutch and Ukrainian (or a different Slavic language) is an asset.
You have some experience with linguistic research (e.g., psycholinguistics) and/or with analyzing quantitative data.
You have a basic understanding of statistical and/or programming skills and are willing to receive further training in these areas.
You possess the necessary social skills to establish smooth collaboration with the target audience.

What we offer

We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of 4 years. You start with a contract for one year, which can be extended following a positive evaluation.
The planned start date is October 1st 2026 or as soon as possible after that date.
Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders.
You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
As a doctoral researcher, you will have access to a wide and varied range of courses and an educational credit through the Antwerp Doctoral School.
You will do most of your work at city campus in downtown Antwerp, in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including May 12th 2026 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments (please make sure to mention relevant research experience):The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure. Selection interviews are scheduled to take place on June 3 & 4. We take your availability into account.
- A motivation letter
- A CV
If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Prof. Sarah Bernolet (sarah.bernolet@uantwerpen.be).

The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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