PhD Position in Multisensory Prosody in Portuguese Sign Language

The Prosodic and Gestural Studies Research Group at Universitat Pompeu Fabra invites applications for a fully funded PhD position as part of the ERC-funded PROSODY-SENSES project. The successful candidate will focus on the multisensory implementation of prosody in Portuguese Sign Language (LGP), examining how prosodic functions are realized through manual and non-manual signals. This role involves conducting controlled production experiments, utilizing three-dimensional motion capture, and developing quantitative models of multimodal prosodic coordination. The position is structured as a cotutelle between Universitat Pompeu Fabra and the University of Lisbon, offering a collaborative research environment. The candidate will produce an article-based dissertation comprising three to four peer-reviewed papers.

• Design and execute experimental studies on the multisensory production of prosody in Portuguese Sign Language.
• Collect multimodal datasets using synchronized audio-video recording and optical motion capture technology.
• Perform detailed annotation and analysis of facial, head, and manual movement data.
• Develop quantitative models to explain multimodal prosodic coordination in sign languages.
• Author and publish research articles in high-impact international peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research findings at international academic conferences.
• Engage in project meetings, seminars, and collaborative dissemination activities.