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Fryske Akademy and University of Amsterdam are looking for a PhD-candidate

The Fryske Akademy and the University of Amsterdam offer one PhD position for four years in the field of the Frisian language and culture. If you are looking for an interesting workplace where you can conduct independent research and where interest in the Frisian language is linked to contemporary research at one of Europe's top universities in the field of Linguistics, we offer a unique opportunity. 

The collaboration between Fryske Akademy and University of Amsterdam gives you access to a strong, international research environment as well as specialist knowledge about Fryslân and the Frisian language. In four years you will write a thesis on the theme 'Tense, Mood and Aspect in the Verbal Morphology of Old Frisian'. This research is part of the project 'The Roots of Old West Frisian' and will also contribute to the development of the Frisian Language Database. The project description is attached to the advertisement text. 

To carry out the research project, we are looking for candidates with a background in or clear affinity with linguistics, especially morphology and syntax and with an eye for historical/diachronic aspects. A demonstrable affinity with the Frisian language and/or study of Frisian is recommended.

It is a full-time PhD position (38 hours per week) for 4 years. You can apply until 21 October 2024.
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