Location: | Cambridge |
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Salary: | £37,174 to £45,413 per annum |
Hours: | Part Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 11th July 2025 |
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Closes: | 27th July 2025 |
Job Ref: | GU46599 |
The Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cambridge invites applications for a part time (0.8 FTE) Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of Iranian Linguistics. The role is fixed term until 31 October 2026.
The successful applicant will join the Project "Persisting Through Change: A Study of Oral Literature and Cultural Interaction in the Zoroastrian Community (2024-2028)", funded by the British Academy and led by British Academy Global Professor Saloumeh Gholami. This project investigates the oral literature of the Zoroastrian community in particular, the literature expressed through the medium of the endangered language Zoroastrian Dari (Behdini) with a focus on how oral traditions are created, transmitted, and reinterpreted under conditions of cultural change. The broader aim is to understand the dynamic relationships between language, literature, and identity within a minority context.
The key responsibilities of the post holder include:
The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Candidates should have a PhD in Iranian Linguistics or Iranian Studies, with a strong focus on endangered languages and demonstrable expertise in Zoroastrian Dari (Behdini) evidenced through a doctoral dissertation or peer-reviewed publications.
In order for your application to be considered, please upload the following:
If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
Informal enquires are welcomed and should be directed to Professor Saloumeh Gholami on sg2198@cam.ac.uk. If you have any queries about the application process, please contact the School's HR Team on sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Sunday 27 July 2025.
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Please quote reference GU46599 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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