CFP: Euopean Society for Cognitive Psychology @ Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain

Call for SYMPOSIA,

17th meeting of the EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
25TH ANNIVERSARY

Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language.
Donostia-San Sebastián
Spain

September 29th – October 2nd 2011
http://www.bcbl.eu/events/escop2011


INVITED SPEAKERS

Cathy Price. University College London, UK
Robert Zatorre. McGill University, Quebec, Canada
The Broadbent lecture: Randi Martin. Rice University. USA
The Bertelson award: Antonino Vallesi. SISSA. Italy

SPECIAL EVENT
"Pintxos on my mind: When gastronomy meets cognitive psychology"

Invited speaker: Dana Small. Yale University, USA.
Invited chefs: Andoni Aduriz, Eneko Atxa and Juan Mari Arzak


Submissions:

At this point we welcome submissions of symposia on topics related with Cognitive Psychology and neighbor areas.


Symposia can now be submitted electronically, and must be submitted by the deadline of February 1st, 2011. They will be reviewed anonymously by expert reviewers, and authors will be notified with decisions by February 15th, 2011.


***IMPORTANT DATES***
Symposia submission deadline:  March 1st, 2011
Notification of symposia acceptance: March 15th, 2011
Abstract submission deadline:  April 30th, 2011
Notification of abstract acceptance: May 30th, 2011

Early registration deadline: April 30th, 2011
Online registration deadline: July 30th, 2011
Conference dates: September 29th – October 2nd 2011

We look forward to seeing your scientific contributions at the “17th meeting of the EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY 25TH ANNIVERSARY

The organizing committee


--
Manuel Carreiras
Scientific Director

Thirty Years and Counting

For those looking for the latest review on the N400 component, The Annual Review of Psychology has an online advance publication of Kutas and Federmeier’s (2011) paper entitled: “Thirty years and counting: Finding meaning in the N400 component of the event-related brain potential (ERP).” The authors provide a fascinating historical take on the N400 which is recommended reading even for experienced language ERPers. Kutas and Federmeier’ divide their chronological review into three decades: characterizing a measure (1980-1988); first questions and debates (1989-1998); and new and maturing research lines (1999-2009).  Each section concisely covers the primary N400 research findings for that decade organized by topic (e.g., discourse processing, plausibility, word recognition, etc.). Rather than reviewing these findings, what I would like to discuss is Kutas and Federmeier’s theoretical reinterpretation of the N400. (Read more…)

Utrecht Summer School

Utrecht Summer School 

Date: 08-Aug-2011 - 26-Aug-2011 
Location: Utrecht, Netherlands 
Contact: Ivana Brasileiro 
Contact Email: I.BrasileiroReisPereirauu.nl 
Meeting URL: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl/ 

Linguistic Field(s): Linguistic Theories; Neurolinguistics; Psycholinguistics 

Meeting Description: 

During the last three weeks of August 2011, the Utrecht Insitute of Linguistics (UiL OTS) organizes seven courses directed at students interested in languages, linguistics and related fields. 

- Aphasia: language and the brain 
- Statistics for Experimental Linguistics 
- Micro & Macro Variation in Language 
- Psycholinguistics 
- Bilingualism 
- Evolution of Language 
- Introduction to Generative Syntax 

The courses are organizationally embedded in the Utrecht Summer School 2011. 

For a program overview and information on registration, lodging and social program, please check the Summer School website: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl/ 

Deadline for registration is 30 June 2011.

JOB: Experimental Psycholinguistics @ Univ. of Malta

Resident Academic Full Time Posts in Human Language Technology at the  Institute of Linguistics 

Applications are invited for two full-time Resident Academic posts in the Institute of Linguistics of the University of Malta. This post is for an initial period of three years with the possibility of renewal subject to the needs of the University and subject to a one-year probationary period. 

The posts are being issued as part of an ongoing effort by the Institute of Linguistics to establish a strong research and teaching base in Computational Linguistics and Cognitive Science, and are linked to the  development of a new degree programme in Human Language Technology which spans all areas of computational linguistics and related disciplines, including experimental psycholinguistics and formal grammar. 

The appointee will be required to contribute to the teaching, research and administration of the Institute of Linguistics, and as may be required by the University. The appointees will be required to start by September 2011. 

The ideal candidates must be in possession of a Ph.D. or equivalent research-based doctorate in Computational Linguistics, Natural Language Processing, Cognitive Science or a related discipline, and have a demonstrable commitment to research. Teaching experience at tertiary level will be considered an asset. The appointees will be required to teach courses at all levels to students within the Institute of Linguistics and to students in other courses that require servicing by the Institute of Linguistics, and to contribute substantially to the development of the Institute research programmes. 

Other essential qualifications are good communicative skills, the ability to work in a team, and experience in the teaching of one or more areas of Computational Linguistics, Natural Language Processing and/or Cognitive 
Science. Preference will be given to applicants who are specialists in one or more of the following areas: Natural Language Processing, Experimental Psycholinguistics, Artificial Intelligence, Corpus Linguistics. 

Candidates should submit their letter of application, six copies of their curriculum vitae, one set of copies of their certificates and the names and addresses of three referees to the address below. 

Applications should be received by not later than noon of Friday, 25th February 2011. 

Applications may be sent by e-mail to hrmd@um.edu.mt together with scanned certificates. 

Late applications will not be considered. 

Further Information 
- The full text of this call can be viewed at: 
http://staff.um.edu.mt/albert.gatt/hlt.pdf 

- Further queries can be sent to Albert Gatt (albert.gatt@um.edu.mt) or Ray Fabri (ray.fabri@um.edu.mt). 

- For information about the Institute of Linguistics, please visit 
http://www.um.edu.mt/linguistics

JOB: Postdoc in Neurobiology of Language @ UC Irvine

Steve Small, editor of Brain and Language, has recently moved his lab to UC Irvine. He is currently searching for "promising junior scientists ... with serious interest in fundamental neuroscience questions about language, including (but not restricted to) comprehension, production, lexical semantics, sentential semantics, syntax, phonology, motor function, or effects in aging or aphasia." More information can be found on the original post at Talking Brains.

Online language map atlas

The folks over at Neuroanthropology provide an interesting link to Muturzikin , a website which hosts detailed language maps from across the world. Below is a snapshot of the languages of Northern California and Nevada.

CFP: International Conf. on Linguistic Cognition @ Tambov, Russia

Full Title: International Conference on Linguistic Cognition 

Date: 15-Sep-2011 - 17-Sep-2011 
Location: Tambov, Russia 
Contact Person: Liudmila Furs


Call Deadline: 01-Mar-2011 

Meeting Description:

Institute of Linguistics, Russian Academy of Sciences 
Tambov State University named after G.R. Derzhavin 
Russian Cognitive Linguists Association 
University of Hertfordshire, UK 
International Conference on Linguistic Cognition 
To be held on the 15 - 17th of September 2011 in Tambov, Russia 
(Tambov State University named after G.R. Derzhavin) 

Problems to be discussed: 

1. Theoretical problems in studying linguistic cognition. 
2. Methodological problems in studying thinking: culture, action and cognition. 
3. Modelling how verbal and cultural resources influence discourse, verbal activity semiotics and the brain. 
4. Representation, conceptualization, categories and action. 
5. The impact of technologies on language and conceptualization. 
6. Cognition and communication: The body and culture. 
7. Historical and cognitive aspects of dialogical events. 
8. What Russian views of psychology and cognitive linguistics have to offer in the context of contemporary Western work. 

Keynote Speakers: 

Nikolay N. Boldyrev, president of Russian Cognitive Linguists Association, Tambov State University, Tambov, Russia; 
Stephen J. Cowley, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK; 
Mike Anderson, University of Maryland, USA; 
Ewa Dabrowska, vice president of the UK Cognitive Linguistics Association, Northumbria University, UK. 


Call for Papers: 

Conference format: plenary sessions (50-minute talks), general sessions (20-minute talks), poster sessions (posters will stay up for a day). 

Notification of acceptance decision will be communicated by April 1, 2011. 

Author's information should include: 
Surname, Name, Second name 
Place of work (full name) 
Address of the organization (post code, country, city, street, building, office, telephone, fax) 
Scientific degree 
Title 
Position 
E-mail address 
Home phone number 
Topic of paper 

Electronic versions of the abstracts and author's information should be sent to e-mail: zusmantsu.tmb.ru

CFP: Problems and Possibilities in Sociophonetics @ Sheffield, UK

Problems and Possibilities in Sociophonetics: A Research Training Day

Date: 16 March 2011
Venue: University of Sheffield, UK
Contact: sociophonetics2011@gmail.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/sociophonetics2011/
Registration deadline: 17 February 2011

As sociophonetic research progresses into the twenty-first century, it has begun to emerge as a distinct research perspective with its own set of research questions and directions. This inevitably brings with it its own unique set of challenges and issues, both practical and theoretical in nature. One the one hand, the field is undergoing rapid developments in the use of innovative statistical modelling and new acoustic techniques. On the other hand, researchers are increasingly looking to social and critical theory in their attempt to ground descriptive linguistic analysis in a sophisticated model of human interaction and culture.

This workshop, hosted by the Centre for Linguistic Research at the University of Sheffield, provides a space for postgraduates and early career researchers to explore and discuss these new and exciting areas of sociophonetics and the relevance of recent developments to their own research. It will feature:

-- Plenary talks by Professor Gerry Docherty and Dr Jane Stuart-Smith

-- Interactive session: 'Issues in Doing Sociophonetic Research'. This session will be a chance to gain advice on specific details, methodological issues and theoretical problems arising in your work from a sociophonetic audience.

-- Roundtable discussion: 'The Future of Sociophonetics'. In this session we hope to draw together ideas emerging from the workshop and explore future themes and developments in the field, both from a technical and a theoretical point of view.

If you would like to participate please download and complete the registration form located at https://sites.google.com/site/sociophonetics2011/ and email it to sociophonetics2011@gmail.com by 17 February 2011. You will be asked for some registration details, as well as a brief summary of your research. You will also have the opportunity to offer a contribution to the interactive session titled 'Issues in Doing Sociophonetic Research'. Example topics for discussion could include questions such as:

-- What is the best microphone for my purposes?
-- How do we best capture the dynamic nature of formant transitions?
-- How do I uncover the indexical properties of a particular variable?
-- How can we statistically model both individual and group variation?

Organising committee:
Sam Kirkham (University of Sheffield)
Claire Nance (University of Glasgow)

JOB: Assistant Prof. in Psycholinguistics & Sociolinguistics @ Univ. of Cyprus

University or Organization: University of Cyprus 
Department: English Studies 
Job Location: Nicosia, Cyprus 
Web Address: http://ucy.ac.cy/goto/EnglishStudies/en-US/HOME.aspx 
Job Rank: Lecturer or Assistant Professor 

Specialty Areas: Psycholinguistics; Sociolinguistics; Experimental Linguistics 


Description:

The Department of English Studies at the University of Cyprus invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor in an area oriented towards experimental linguistics. 
Desirable expertise includes experimental design, statistics, and quantitative analysis, ideally coupled with teaching experience and/or research interests in sociolinguistics and psycholinguistics. The area of specialization is open as long as the candidate's research is conducted based on experimental work, dealing with theoretical issues of any subfield(s) of linguistics. 

The successful candidate will contribute to shaping the department's new undergraduate track in theoretical and applied linguistics. The candidate will also get involved with the post-graduate programs offered in the 
department. Elective courses to be taught depend on the candidate's area of specialization. 

For all academic ranks, an earned doctorate from a recognized university is required. According to the Law of the University of Cyprus, all candidates must have successfully completed their Ph.D. degree by the date of application. 

Requirements for each academic rank depend on the candidate's years of academic experience, the research record and scientific contributions, involvement in teaching and in the development of high quality 
undergraduate and graduate curricula. The minimum requirements for each academic rank can be found (in Greek) at 
http://www.ucy.ac.cy/goto/hure/el-GR/Odigoi.aspx 

The language of instruction is English. Knowledge of Greek is an advantage. Holding a citizenship of the Republic of Cyprus is not a requirement. 

The annual gross salary for these positions (including the 13th salary) is: 

Assistant Professor (Scale A13-A14): 56,202.25 Euro - 75,798.71 Euro 
Lecturer (Scale A12-A13): 47,463.52 Euro - 69,513.34 Euro 

Interested individuals must submit the following items by Monday, 14 March 2011: 

- A letter stating the academic rank or ranks for which the applicant is interested in, the field of study, and the date when the applicant may be able to assume duties in the event of selection. 
- A full Curriculum Vitae (6 copies). 
- A brief summary of previous work and a statement of plans for future research (up to 1,500 words; 6 copies). 
- A list of publications (6 copies). 
- Copies of the three most representative publications (6 copies). 
- Certified copies of degree certificates. 
All written materials must be submitted in English. 

In addition, the applicants must ask three academic referees to send letters of recommendation directly to the University. The names and addresses of these referees must be submitted with the application since 
additional confidential information may be sought. The letters of recommendation must be received by the University by Monday, 14 March 2011. 
Applications, other documents, and reference letters must be delivered either by hand to the Human Resources Service of the University of Cyprus until Monday, 14 March 2011 the latest, or by post to the address provided below. They will be considered valid provided they are received by the Human Resources Service by 21 March 2011 the latest (if stamped by the post office by 14 March 2011). 

For the original announcement in Greek, please visit: 

http://www.ucy.ac.cy/data/hure/akdm%20kenes%20thesis/AGG/greek4.pdf 

Application Deadline: 14-Mar-2011 
Mailing Address for Applications:
University of Cyprus Human Resources Service 
Anastasios G. Leventis Senate House 
P.O. Box 20537 
Nicosia 1678 
Cyprus 
Contact Information:
Dr Kleanthes Grohmann 
Email: kleanthiucy.ac.cy