Research Fellow - Pacific Creoles

Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $121,598 - $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Continuing (Contingent Funded)

This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 30 June 2028.

• Work as part of a research team focused on the Pacific Creole languages
• Contribute to impactful development of automatic language processing tools

 About Us

The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning the region. The College hosts the largest number of regional experts and specialist academic programs in the English-speaking world, and plays a vital role in informing public policy and Australia's intellectual engagement with the societies, cultures and economies of Asia and the Pacific.

CAP is the centre of excellence for understanding human development and organisation in Asia and the Pacific, and addressing the cultural, economic, environmental, political and societal dimensions of global challenges.

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The School of Culture, History and Language is the focus of research and teaching in Asian and Pacific humanities, social sciences and languages and seeks to build excellence in understanding and capability in engaging with the Asia and Pacific region. The key disciplines that are represented in the School are anthropology, archaeology, cultural studies, gender studies, history, linguistics, and languages, all contributing to the foundational knowledge of Asia and the Pacific.

The Position

The Research Fellow will be part of a team developing enriched language resources for the three Pacific creole languages – Tok Pisin (PNG), Solomon Pijin (Solomon Islands) and Bislama (Vanuatu) – to develop automatic language processing tools. In collaboration with Associate Professor Danielle Barth and Dr Bethwyn Evans of The Australian National University and Associate Professor Nick Thieberger of the University of Melbourne, the Research Fellow will work on developing and applying a code-switching annotation framework for the creole languages. They will also work in collaboration with members in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. As such, the role will be based at the University, with key periods spent working in-country. In addition, the research fellow will also be responsible for data and project management duties essential to the project’s success.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with expertise and/or interest in bilingualism, specifically code-switching, who has experience in the management of language corpora from collection, to annotation and archiving. Our ideal candidate is someone with experience in project management and who is keen to work as part of a diverse research team.

Enquiries

To enquire about this opportunity, please contact Danielle Barth, E: danielle.barth@anu.edu.au

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access

Increasing the representation of women, First Nations people and persons from diverse gender, ability, cultural and linguistic backgrounds is a strategic priority for the College of Asia and the Pacific. We strongly encourage applications from these groups.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  

ANU is a large, diverse employer. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

How to Apply

In order to apply for this role, please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in this country. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.