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Postdoctoral Scholar/Lecturer in Persian Language and Literature at University of California, Davis University of California, Davis in United States

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Postdoc

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Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

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United States

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University of California, Davis

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History
Middle Eastern Studies
Literature
Comparative Literature
South Asian Studies
Teaching And Learning
Linguistics
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University of California, Davis is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar/Lecturer position in Persian language and literature through the Department of Comparative Literature and the Program in Middle East/South Asia Studies.

This is the newly established Bita Daryabari Endowment Postdoctoral Scholar/Lecturer fellowship. The fellow will pursue independent research, teach one class per year related to Persian language and/or literature, and organize a conference in the second year on a topic connected to their research. The appointment is full-time, in residence, and runs for two years.

Research focus: Persian language and literature, Persianate world, humanities, humanistic social sciences, Comparative Literature, Middle East/South Asia Studies.

Eligibility highlights: Applicants must hold a PhD or have recently earned a PhD. Persian must be the primary research language, and the scholarship must focus on the Persianate world. A well-developed research program is expected, along with readiness to teach an undergraduate seminar in Persian language and literature.

Funding: Annual salary is $69,073 to $82,836 depending on experience, plus a comprehensive UC Davis benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability coverage.

Application materials: CV, letter of application, research project statement, draft syllabus for a course to be taught at UC Davis, and the signed Authorization to Release Information form. Three references are required (contact information only).

Deadline: Open date June 25, 2026. Next review date and final date are August 31, 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time. Apply by that date for full consideration.

Location: Davis, California, United States.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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