Postdoctoral position in Indo-European Studies at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen

This postdoctoral position in Indo-European Studies at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen, requires advanced expertise in historical linguistics with a focus on the Indo-European language family. Candidates should possess a strong academic background, typically demonstrated by a completed PhD in linguistics, philology, or a closely related field within the humanities. The role demands proficiency in analyzing ancient languages, reconstructing linguistic features, and understanding the cultural and historical contexts of Indo-European languages. Familiarity with comparative linguistic methodologies and theoretical frameworks is essential. Candidates are expected to have experience conducting independent research, contributing to scholarly publications, and possibly engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration within the humanities. Excellent command of academic writing and the ability to communicate complex linguistic concepts clearly are important. While specific experience points and education levels are not detailed, the position implies a high level of scholarly rigor and research competence consistent with postdoctoral standards. The successful candidate should be adept at utilizing linguistic databases, corpora, and possibly digital tools for linguistic analysis. Engagement with the academic community through conferences, seminars, and teaching or mentoring junior researchers may also be part of the role. Overall, the position suits candidates with a solid foundation in Indo-European linguistics, strong research skills, and the capacity to contribute to the university's humanities research environment.