Research Associate in Hebrew Linguistics and Philology (Fixed Term)

Department/Location: Department of Middle Eastern Studies, Central Cambridge 

The Hebrew Studies section of the Department of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cambridge invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of Hebrew Linguistics and Philology. 

One of the major projects in the Hebrew Studies section is the compilation of a reference grammar of Biblical Hebrew. This is a major expansion and updating of Gesenius' Hebrew Grammar. The new grammar will bring together current knowledge of the different traditions of Biblical Hebrew, incorporate research on Biblical Hebrew that has been published in recent decades and incorporate new research on Biblical Hebrew undertaken by the research team in Cambridge. We are seeking a postdoctoral Research Associate to join the team working on this project. 

Key activities associated with the role include: 

• Drafting various sections of the reference grammar, in particular those relating to syntax and/or morphology. This would involve trawling the scholarly literature relevant to the topic of the section, undertaking where necessary primary research on the topic (especially quantificational studies) and collating where relevant different traditions of Biblical Hebrew.
• Publication of papers relating to new research undertaken in relation to the drafting of the sections of the grammar.
• Participation in the wider activities of the Hebrew and Semitic linguistics community in Cambridge, including contributions to seminars and assistance in grant-writing.
• Some undergraduate teaching, if the appointee so wishes.

Applicants must have:

• A PhD in the field of Biblical Hebrew linguistics or Semitic linguistics and scholarly publications that include linguistic studies of Biblical Hebrew.
• Preferably also knowledge of the languages of the ancient versions (Greek, Latin, Aramaic) and the ability to work with grammatically-tagged databases of Biblical Hebrew.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in grant-writing

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 September 2025 in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/38533.

The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on 2nd January 2023. We expect to hold interviews in the week commencing 9th January 2023, subject to change.

If you have any questions about this vacancy you can contact Professor Geoffrey Khan gk101@cam.ac.uk, or about the application process, please contact the School HR Team on SAHHR@admin.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference GY34526 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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