PhD Position on Linguistic Effects of Child Language Brokering

The Amsterdam Center for Language and Communication (ACLC) at the University of Amsterdam is seeking a PhD candidate for an interdisciplinary project on child language brokering. This role focuses on the linguistic outcomes of children who translate and mediate for their parents in various contexts, such as home, school, and healthcare. The successful applicant will conduct empirical studies using diverse methodologies, including observations, interviews, and advanced statistical analysis. This position is part of a larger NWO-funded project that also examines socio-emotional development, offering a collaborative team-science environment. Candidates are expected to contribute to outreach, teaching, and open science practices throughout their four-year appointment.

• Review existing literature on the impact of language brokering on heritage and second language development.
• Design and execute in-depth empirical studies using observations, interviews, and controlled language tasks.
• Apply advanced statistical methods, such as network analysis, to research data.
• Collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary research team and participate in team science activities.
• Commit to open science practices, including the pre-registration of research studies.
• Contribute to knowledge utilization and public outreach initiatives.
• Present research findings at academic workshops and conferences.
• Complete and submit a PhD thesis within the four-year appointment period.
• Participate in PhD training programs at the Graduate School of Humanities and national research schools.
• Engage in co-teaching activities at the BA level during the second and third years.