About the Position
Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia invites applications for a fully funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Language Sciences at the Department of Asian and North African Studies, located in Venice, Italy. This prestigious academic opportunity focuses on classical Arabic codification practices, the intellectual history of the early Islamic world, cross-cultural knowledge transmission, and grammar-making processes, contributing to international research initiatives in linguistics and metalinguistics.
The successful candidate will collaborate with the ALiDiM research team, undertaking independent research that combines manuscript studies, historical analysis, and comparative linguistic methodologies. Access to state-of-the-art research facilities, expert mentorship, and guidance from Ca’ Foscari’s research funding office ensures a productive environment for high-impact publications, competitive MSCA proposal development, and professional growth.
Applicants must hold a PhD in linguistics, Arabic studies, or a related field and demonstrate strong experience in historical linguistic analysis, manuscript research, or comparative language studies. Preferred skills include cross-cultural knowledge analysis, intellectual network mapping, and collaborative project experience, alongside excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
This full-time postdoctoral fellowship starts in September 2026, offering competitive MSCA funding and opportunities for interdisciplinary research collaboration within a globally recognised academic environment. Scholars worldwide are encouraged to explore these postdoctoral research positions in Arabic linguistic thought, grammar-making, and early Islamic intellectual history.
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Program / Job Details
- Position: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow
- Institution: Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, Italy
- Department: Department of Asian and North African Studies
- Research Field: Language Sciences / Linguistics
- Supervisor: Dr Simona Olivieri
- Location: Venice
- Country: Italy
- Job Type: Full-time, Postdoctoral
- Number of Positions: 2
- Start Date: September 2026
- Working Hours: 37.5 per week
- Funding: Horizon Europe – MSCA
- Required Degree: PhD in linguistics, Arabic studies, or equivalent
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Research Area
The research project focuses on:
- Classical Arabic linguistic thought and grammar-making
- Intellectual history of the early Islamic world and cross-cultural transmission
- Processes of language codification and metalinguistic discourse
- Manuscript and textual studies in Arabic, Greek, or Syriac traditions
- Analysis of 7th–10th century linguistic sources
- Formation of scholarly communities and intellectual networks
- Interactions between language, culture, and society
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Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD awarded by 9 September 2026
- Maximum 8 years of research experience post-PhD
- Compliance with the MSCA mobility rule (no more than 12 months in Italy within 36 months before the call deadline)
- Fluency in English
- Strong teamwork, organisational, and interdisciplinary research skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Expertise in historical linguistic analysis, metalinguistics, or comparative studies
- Experience with manuscripts, lexicography, or textual scholarship
- Demonstrated collaborative research and international project involvement
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Key Responsibilities
- Conduct independent research within the ALiDiM project framework
- Contribute to comparative analyses and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Prepare and submit MSCA-PF proposals with guidance from the funding office
- Publish high-impact research outputs and present findings at international conferences
- Participate in knowledge exchange and scholarly network activities
Application Process
Required Documents:
- Cover letter detailing research interests and experience (max 1 page)
- CV including list of publications (max 2 pages)
- Research proposal (max 1 page) aligned with ALiDiM project objectives
- Submit as a single PDF (max 10 MB, named LASTNAME_MSCA_ALiDiM.pdf)
Important Dates:
- Applications Open: 30 March 2026
- Application Deadline: 20 May 2026, 23:59 (Europe/Rome)
- Shortlisted Candidate Notification: 12 June 2026
- Expected Start Date: September 2026
Where to Apply
- University Website: Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia
- Department Information: Department of Asian and North African Studies
- Project Information: ALiDiM
- Official Job Announcement: ALiDiM MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Application Portal: Submit Your Application
📧 Contact for Queries:
Email: simona.olivieri@unive.it
This position offers a unique opportunity for international scholars to join a fully funded, ERC-supported postdoctoral research project, collaborate globally, and contribute to groundbreaking studies in Arabic linguistics, intellectual history, and language codification at Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, Italy
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