Ready to embark on a PhD in psycholinguistics or language assessment?
Participate in our research project “ATLAS – Analyzing turn-taking in L2 acquisition and assessment” and make it your next step!
Position details
Main responsibilities
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Participation in the research project “ATLAS – Analyzing turn-taking in L2 acquisition and assessment”
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Dissertation within the project
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Conference presentations and publications
Must-have requirements
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Completed teacher education degree (Diploma/Master) in English, or a degree in applied linguistics or psycholinguistics
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German and English language skills at CEFR level C1
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Creative problem-solving ability, ability to work in a team, pedagogical skills
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Very good IT skills
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Knowledge of research methods and instruments in foreign language education, applied linguistics or psycholinguistics
Desired requirements
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Master’s/Diploma thesis in language education, linguistics, or psycholinguistics
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Relevant international experience
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Basic knowledge of quantitative research methodology
Terms & benefits
- Duration: 1 September 2026 – 31 August 2030
- Hours: 20 hours per week; increasing to 30 hours upon signing the PhD agreement
- Supervision and publication culture within an active, well-connected team
- Support with conferences and professional development
- Opportunity to participate in international projects
Please send your application to:
Please include with your application a written summary of your Master’s/Diploma thesis in English (max. 3 pages).
Applications must be submitted by 19 June 2026.
For questions, please contact: Prof. Dr. Anke Lenzing, anke.lenzing@uibk.ac.at
