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Dr. Philipp Striedl, Investigating Cognitive Diversity through Landscape Language.
Job advertisement: Transcribing and translating Tashelhit and Darija.
In my research project, I study with ethnographic methods how Moroccans in rural environments
think and talk about landscape. I am looking for a skilled Tashelhit speaker who will help me to
transcribe and translate ca. 14 hours of audiovisual recordings from Tashelhit and Darija into
English. The interviews were recorded in April/May 2026 in Ihahan and Chiadma with more than
20 local participants. Most interviews are in Tashelhit. For transcription, translation and analysis
we will use the software ELAN.
Your tasks:
- Transcribing spoken Tashelhit with ALA-LC:
- Transcribing spoken Darija
- Translating Tashelhit and Darija into English
Your qualifications:
- Professional experience transcribing Tashelhit and Darija
- Professional experience translating Tashelhit and Darija into English
- Experience transcribing with ELAN or willingness to acquire necessary software skills
- Ability to collaborate remotely with cloud platforms e.g. Microsoft Teams
- Ability to work continuously on a project and to respect deadlines
- Interest in anthropology, geography and/or linguistics
What I offer:
- Fair payment and flexible working conditions
- Training in data management skills and analytical reasoning in the context of
anthropological linguistic research
- Possibility to collaborate on scientific publications and conference presentations
Dates and location:
The tasks will be carried out remotely between 8/2026 and 12/2026. The exact timeframe and
modality of employment will be coordinated with the candidate.
How to apply:
Did this description spark your interest? Send me your CV and a brief statement in which you
introduce yourself, your professional experience, and describe the timeframe in which you
envision to carry out the tasks. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until
the position is filled.
Contact:
Dr. Philipp Striedl (
Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Linguistics, University of Chicago