Postdoctoral Position in Iranian Linguistics

Position description

Applications are invited for the Elahé Omidyar Mir-Djalali Postdoctoral Fellowship in Iranian Linguistics in the Department of Linguistics at UCLA.

The fellowship will have an initial appointment of two years, with up to one additional year. The preferred start date is September 23, 2024.

The selected candidate will conduct research in Iranian Linguistics at the Department of Linguistics at UCLA.

Applicant Qualifications : Scholars with research and publication experience are welcome to apply for the Elahé Omidyar Mir-Djalali Postdoctoral Fellowship in Iranian Linguistics.

Applications will be accepted from individuals who have received a Ph.D. in Iranian Languages and Linguistics and related fields within the last ten years, or by the time of their appointment.

Applicants shall also have knowledge of the Persian language and Iranian Linguistics.

• Application Requirements : The applications must include : (a) a current resume / curriculum vitae; (b) a list of publications;
• c) a research plan; (d) three reference letters from scholars in fields related to the proposed research; (e) identification of faculty members in the Department of Linguistics supporting the research plan;

f) sample (in English) of recent written work.

To apply, please submit your application through the UCRECRUIT web site at

If you have any questions about this position, please email the Department’s Academic Personnel Office at .

The deadline for application is May 15, 2024.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Scholars with research and publication experience are welcome to apply for the Elahé Omidyar Mir-Djalali Postdoctoral Fellowship in Iranian Linguistics.

Applications will be accepted from individuals who have received a Ph.D. in Iranian Languages and Linguistics and related fields within the last ten years, or by the time of their appointment.

Applicants shall also have knowledge of the Persian language and Iranian Linguistics.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

List of Publications

Statement of Research / Research Plan

Identification of faculty members in the Department of Linguistics supporting the Research Plan.

Writing Sample - Please submit a sample (in English) of recent written work.

Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our document.

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

3-5 letters of reference required

Please provide three reference letters from scholars in fields related to the proposed research. Applications must have all three reference letters submitted by the application deadline.

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