Informations générales
Intitulé de l'offre : African Languages Linguistics Engineer M/F (H/F)
Référence : UMR8135-MAGSAN-009
Nombre de Postes : 1
Lieu de travail : VILLEJUIF
Date de publication : mardi 11 mars 2025
Type de contrat : IT en contrat CDD
Durée du contrat : 12 mois
Date d'embauche prévue : 1 septembre 2025
Quotité de travail : Complet
Rémunération : between 2540€ and 2711€ gross per month
Niveau d'études souhaité : BAC+3/4
Expérience souhaitée : Indifférent
BAP : D - Sciences Humaines et Sociales
Emploi type : Ingénieur-e d’études en production, traitement, analyse de données et enquêtes
Missions
The candidate will contribute to the collection, processing and analysis of linguistic data, while learning the skills required for the research work of the ERC “The Small Bang” project.
Activités
-Data Collection: Gather lexical data from a variety of sources, with priority given to in situ data to complement available data.
-Processing and Analysis: Organize, enter and analyze data using specialized software (Excel, Praat, ELAN, FLEx, etc.).
-Scientific Participation: Actively contribute to scientific events, with the possibility of participating in academic publications and presentations.
Compétences
-Degree required: Master's degree in linguistics or a related field (anthropology, oral history, archaeology).
-Knowledge: Although expertise in African linguistics is desirable, we welcome motivated candidates with solid skills in analyzing linguistic or anthropological data, even without prior specialization in West Africa.
-Interpersonal skills: Good communication skills, ability to work as part of a team and to take the initiative.
-Languages: Written and oral proficiency in French and/or English.
Contexte de travail
The candidate will join the “The Small Bang” ERC Project team under the supervision of Dr. Abbie Hantgan-Sonko, at LLACAN, UMR8135 CNRS, Laboratoire de Langage, Langues et Cultures d'Afrique in Villejuif. This laboratory is a dynamic community of researchers conducting world-class research on African languages. LLACAN is ideally located in the southern suburbs of Paris, accessible by metro and other public transport. For more information on the laboratory, please visit the LLACAN website
Contraintes et risques
The engineer will be based in France, in the Paris region. The ERC BANG Project brings together a team of young researchers under the supervision of Dr. Abbie Hantgan-Sonko. In person work is strongly recommended.
Travel may be required for data collection. Field missions may involve risks related to living conditions in remote areas. The candidate must be prepared to adapt and work closely with local communities, particularly in Senegal and other West African countries.