The School of Social Sciences and Humanities at NOVA University Lisbon invites applications for two Early Career Researcher positions in the field of Language Sciences (Linguistics or related areas).
The positions are offered within the framework of the Strategic Project of the Research Center for Linguistics at NOVA University Lisbon (CLUNL) (UID/03213/2025), funded by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) through national funds.
CLUNL is a leading research unit in the field of linguistics, recognized for its scientific excellence and international impact. In the most recent evaluation conducted by the FCT, CLUNL achieved the highest rating of Excellent, reflecting the quality, relevance, and innovation of its research activities. This outstanding performance was further acknowledged through the allocation of €1.3 million in multiannual funding, providing strong support for the center’s strategic development, research capacity, international collaboration, and contribution to advancing linguistic knowledge and societal impact.
Position Details
- Number of positions: 2
- Contract duration: 2 years (fixed-term employment contract)
- Start date: to be defined
- Location: Lisbon, Portugal (CLUNL, NOVA FCSH)
- Salary: €2,408.11 gross/month * 14 months (incl. holiday allowance and Christmas bonus)
- CLUNL Start-up fund: 2,700€/year
Research Profile
Applicants should hold a PhD in Linguistics or a related field and demonstrate the ability to conduct independent, high-quality research.
Candidates are expected to develop an original research project aligned with one or more of the following areas:
- Experimental linguistics (acquisition, development, processing)
- Corpus linguistics and lexical statistics
- Linguistic knowledge organisation and modelling
- Lexical, terminological, or computational resources
- Linguistic, textual, and discourse analysis (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods)
Interdisciplinary profiles and experience with data analysis and computational methods (e.g. R, Python, corpus tools) are particularly welcome.
Application Requirements
Applications must include:
- Application form
- Proof of PhD degree
- Curriculum vitae (including a narrative CV)
- Research project and two-year work plan
- Contact details of two referees
- Motivation letter
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted in English or Portuguese by email to:
📧 drhrecrutamento@fcsh.unl.pt
All documents must be in PDF format, and the subject line must include the reference of the call.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted within 25 working days following publication of the official notice in the Diário da República.
Additional Information
Further details, including the official call and application forms, are available at:
https://www.euraxess.pt/jobs/464177
Application form: https://www.fcsh.unl.pt/content/uploads/2020/02/Formul%C3%A1rio-de-Candidatura_Application-Form-Researcher.pdf
Declaration of honor: https://www.fcsh.unl.pt/faculdade/concursos_para_investigadores/
NOVA University Lisbon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.