University of Amsterdam
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PhD candidate in negation across languages, experimental linguistics and cognitive science University of Amsterdam in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Psychology
Funding
Temporary employment contract for 48 months, with an initial 16-month contract and extension for 32 months subject to positive evaluation. Full-time gross monthly salary ranges from €3,204 in the first year to €4,051 in the last year, plus 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end allowance. PhD candidates receive a tuition fee waiver and free access to relevant courses.
Deadline
Oct 12, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
University of Amsterdam

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PhD position at the University of Amsterdam in a multi-methods project on negation across languages, combining linguistics, cognitive science, psycholinguistics, and experimental linguistics.
The project studies the evolution and processing of languages with late negation, asking why most languages prefer to express the negator (“not”) early rather than late in the utterance. The successful candidate will work in a small international team and use multiple methods, including artificial language learning, EEG, and field-based data collection from different language communities, including indigenous language speakers in Ecuador.
Responsibilities include completing a PhD thesis, presenting results at workshops and conferences, participating in PhD training programmes, co-teaching BA-level courses in years 2 and 3, conducting field-based experiments in Ecuador, organising dissemination activities, and joining project meetings and training sessions.
Applicants should have a completed Master’s degree in Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Psychology, or a similar field; excellent academic English; a strong interest in fieldwork and field-based experimental methods; conversational Spanish; and a cooperative attitude. Experience with experimental methods such as behavioural psycholinguistics or EEG is preferred.
The position is a 48-month temporary employment contract with a salary from €3,204 to €4,051 gross per month (plus holiday and year-end allowances). A tuition fee waiver is included. Deadline: 12 October 2026. Apply via AcademicTransfer.
Funding details
Temporary employment contract for 48 months, with an initial 16-month contract and extension for 32 months subject to positive evaluation. Full-time gross monthly salary ranges from €3,204 in the first year to €4,051 in the last year, plus 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end allowance. PhD candidates receive a tuition fee waiver and free access to relevant courses.
What's required
Completed Master's degree in Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Psychology or a similar field; excellent research and academic English skills demonstrated by a Master's thesis; strong interest in fieldwork and field-based experimental methods; minimally conversational proficiency in Spanish; strong cooperative attitude and willingness to engage in collaborative research. Previous experience with experimental methods such as artificial language learning, behavioural psycholinguistics, or EEG is preferred.
How to apply
Prepare a cover letter, full academic CV, list of all Master-level modules with an official transcript of grades, a writing sample preferably your MA thesis, and the names and email addresses of two references including your advisor. Submit the application through the AcademicTransfer link before the deadline.
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