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1.Fully-funded 3-year PhD positionwithin the ERC-funded ALiDiM project, based at the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.
The call for applications to the Asian and African Studies PhD programwill be available from March 27 to May 7, 2025, with the position starting on September 1, 2025.
This PhD research will explore the development of classical Arabic linguistic studies within the broader framework of Islamic disciplines. The successful candidate will contribute to the work package on the influences on the Arabic linguistic thinking, specifically exploring the interplay between Islamic scholarly traditions and classical Arabic language studies.

We are looking for a motivated researcher with a background in Arabic and/or Islamic studies, proficiency in classical Arabic (preferably with experience in classical Arabic texts), and an interest in interdisciplinary research on Islamic intellectual history. The PhD student will be an integral part of our interdisciplinary team, participating in regular seminar-style meetings where ideas are exchanged, and research is discussed collaboratively. The team emphasizes collaboration and mentorship, providing training opportunities for professional development.

For further details on the position and on the ALiDiM project, please visit our website.

The call for applications will be published on the university website on March 27, 2025, with applications due by May 7, 2025. Please note that, as part of the required documentation, candidates must submit a research proposal that aligns with the topic outlined above, as detailed in the call for applications.
For further details regarding the scientific aspects of the position, prospective applicants are welcome to contact me directly (simona.olivieri@unive.it; alidim@unive.it).

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