Missions

This position is part of the ANR JCJC EVOGRAM project: The effect of linguistic and non-linguistic factors on the evolution of nominal classification systems. One aim of the project is to analyze the interaction between gender in society and gender in language (e.g., masculine/feminine). The project uses quantitative methods applied to corpus and database analyses. The results are then communicated to the general public through various channels.

Accordingly, the successful candidate's main tasks will be to: take part in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of linguistic data already collected within the project; contribute to developing computational tools for processing the collected data; propose and design outreach tools or methods (e.g., workshops, videos, games, comics) for different types of audiences in order to communicate the project's findings. The hired person may also propose new research sub-topics.

Pi's webpage:
https://marctang.github.io/

Examples of scientific communication:
https://lejournal.cnrs.fr/nos-blogs/focus-sciences/une-bd-pour-comprendre-comment-les-langues-structurent-la-realite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYFTR6wfyq4

Examples of publications:
https://doi.org/10.1093/jole/lzae001 https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1310475
https://doi.org/10.3917/edmat.lemar.2023.01.0169
https://doi.org/10.4000/geolinguistique.13891
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-021-01003-5

Contact for more information: Marc Allassonnière-Tang (PI): marc.allassonniere-tang@mnhn.fr

Activités

The recruited person will join the Diversity, Expressions and Dynamics of Cultures (DEDyC) team within the Eco-Anthropology laboratory. They will be encouraged to take part in the various activities organized by the laboratory (meetings, thematic seminars, etc.). The research results will also be presented at national and international conferences and published in peer-reviewed international journals. The project will cover equipment, conference, and publication expenses.

DEDyC team webpage: https://ecoanthropologie.fr/fr/diversite-expressions-et-dynamiques-des-cultures-dedyc-6047

Compétences

The ideal candidate would have knowledge and/or skills in one or more of the following areas: linguistics, cognitive science, the humanities, science communication, and/or programming (for example, for creating interactive games with pygame). The ability to work collaboratively in a kind and multidisciplinary environment is essential. An interest in the project's research topic would be considered an asset.

Contexte de travail

This position is part of the ANR JCJC EVOGRAM project: The effect of linguistic and non-linguistic factors on the evolution of nominal classification systems.
The position will be based at the Eco-Anthropology laboratory, located at the Musée de l'Homme in Trocadéro, Paris, France. French is the primary language of communication in the workplace.

Contraintes et risques

NA