About the Position
The Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to work on a cutting-edge project titled “Multilingual Dynamic Assessment for Language and Content Learning: Addressing Sociolinguistic Diversity in India’s Primary Schools.” This interdisciplinary research is funded by the AHRC (UK) and DFG (Germany) and led by Prof. Ianthi M. Tsimpli. The project seeks to explore the potential of multilingual dynamic assessments in primary education, particularly focusing on the linguistic experiences of underprivileged learners in India.
This role aligns with the Faculty’s commitment to inclusive linguistics research and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to empirical, corpus-based studies with international academic collaboration.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate (Fixed Term)
- Institution: University of Cambridge
- Department: Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics
- Research Field: Linguistics, Language Education
- Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Number of Post: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Postdoctoral (Fixed Term)
- Start Date (Anticipated): August 2025
- Working Hours: Full-time (36.5 hours/week)
- Salary Range: £37,174–£45,413 per annum
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Multilingual education
- Teacher talk and classroom discourse
- Corpus linguistics
- Language assessment
- Sociolinguistic diversity
- Educational linguistics
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- A PhD in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Language Education, or a related field
- Experience in corpus annotation and transcription
- Statistical analysis of linguistic data
- Strong written communication skills and academic writing ability
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with multilingual education in South Asian contexts
- Experience working on cross-national or interdisciplinary projects
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals
- Knowledge of dynamic assessment and language learning tools
Key Responsibilities
- Transcribing and annotating teacher talk audio recordings from Indian primary schools
- Conducting corpus-based and statistical analysis
- Preparing research outputs for publication and conferences
- Collaborating closely with teams in Cambridge, India, and Frankfurt
- Contributing to the project’s public and academic impact
Application Process
How to Apply
Candidates must apply via the University of Cambridge’s official recruitment platform.
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Covering Letter
- Research publication list (uploaded in the designated section)
- Names and contact details of two referees
⚠️ Please note: additional unrequested documents will not be considered.
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 14 May 2025
- Deadline: 15 June 2025 (Midnight BST)
- Interview Date: Week commencing 30 June 2025 (Subject to change)
Useful Links
- Institution Website: https://www.cam.ac.uk
- Job Posting: Further+Information.pdf
- Apply Now: The University of Cambridge: Web Recruitment
