Junior Researcher in Animal Linguistics - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a Junior Researcher in Animal Linguistics to join our interdisciplinary team remotely. This role focuses on studying interactions between animals and humans, particularly dairy cows, through ethnographic fieldwork. As a Junior Researcher, you will analyze multimodal interactions within specific social contexts, contributing to the ethical and scientific debate on human-animal relationships.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate the research project closely with a team of PhD students, postdocs, and senior researchers.
• Manage and enrich audiovisual data including video, audio, and photographs.
• Code and transcribe relevant fragments of data for analysis.
• Update and maintain a searchable database for the project.
• Organize two national and international workshops with the research team.
• Maintain network contacts with advisory councils and a broad audience.
• Co-author at least one academic article if desired.

Requirements

• A research master's degree or currently pursuing one in linguistics, with a demonstrable affinity for human-animal interaction or interdisciplinary research.
• Experience or interest in annotation and analysis tools such as CLAN, ELAN, Praat, NVivo, or ATLAS.ti.
• Experience in transcribing audiovisual data, particularly conversation analysis.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch and English.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with research methodologies in linguistics.
• Previous experience in organizing workshops or conferences.
• Interest in animal behavior and ethology.

What We Offer

• Employment at the NL-Lab of the Meertens/Huygens Institute in the heart of Amsterdam.
• Contract for a maximum of 0.7 FTE for 10 months at scale 8.0 (maximum €2367.40 per month).
• Budget available for travel and training opportunities.
• Work in an interdisciplinary and international team with researchers from biology, ethology, and veterinary science.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to increase vacation days from 29 to 41 days per year.