The British Institute at Ankara

The British Institute at Ankara is advertising for two Post-doctoral Fellows, a Research Assistant, Project Grants, Turkish Scholar Fund Grants and SPHS Sponsored Fieldwork Award.

You can find further information by visiting the website:

British Institute for the Study of Iraq
Part-time Financial Controller – Job Vacancy

Deadline Thursday 28 March 2013

The BISI is looking to recruit a part-time Financial Controller to start in June 2013. The ideal candidate will have experience of charity accounting procedures and will thrive on the variety of a role that ranges from day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, ensuring charity and company legal compliance to being the key point of contact for all finance related matters. The full job description is available on the website. Please send enquiries to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Middle Eastern Studies PhD studentships at the University of Manchester

1. ESRC fully funded PhD Studentships for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Manchester

The University of Manchester's Middle Eastern Studies will have access to up to three full PhD studentships in Middle Eastern topics for September 2013 entry. These ESRC awards will be awarded in open competition in cooperation with the North West Doctoral Training Centre of which the University of Manchester is part. These studentships cover both (home) fees and maintenance and are restricted to applicants fulfilling certain residence requirements. For details and application procedures please see: http://www.nwdtc.ac.uk/home/pathways/language.html and http://www.alc.manchester.ac.uk/graduateschool/funding/ .

All research topics represented at Manchester's Middle Eastern Studies are eligible: Arabic Studies (modern and classical), modern Arabic literature and culture, Islamic Studies (modern and classical), modern Iranian history, contemporary Iran, and modern Middle Eastern History, Israel Studies and Jewish Studies (classical and modern). The disciplines covered include literature and culture, politics, classical texts, history and religion. For a list of staff members, see: http://www.alc.manchester.ac.uk/subjects/middleeasternstudies/people/ . Individual research profiles are found at:

http://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/directory/staffprofiles/.

For Prof. Zahia Salhi, who will join the University of Manchester in January 2013, see:

http://www.leeds.ac.uk/arts/people/20043/school_of_modern_languages_and_cultures/person/1197/zahia_smail_salhi.

Application to the PhD programme is expected by 17 January 2013 and for the scholarship itself by 4 February 2013.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their prospective supervisor before submission.

2. The University of Manchester President's Doctoral Scholar Award (open to international and home/EU applicants)

Applications are welcome for four fully funded President's Doctoral Scholarships to be awarded in open competition in subjects that include Middle Eastern Studies. These awards too cover (home or overseas) fees and maintenance. For details and application forms see:

http://www.alc.manchester.ac.uk/graduateschool/funding/ .

http://www.alc.manchester.ac.uk/subjects/middleeasternstudies/people/ . Individual research profiles are found at:

http://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/directory/staffprofiles/ .

For Prof. Zahia Salhi, who will join Manchester University in January 2013, see:

http://www.leeds.ac.uk/arts/people/20043/school_of_modern_languages_and_cultures/person/1197/zahia_smail_salhi

The deadline for application to the PhD programme is 1 February 2013, and for the PDR studentship itself 1 March 2013.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their prospective supervisor before submission.

3. Partial PhD funding

In addition to the above full scholarships (fees and maintenance), there are a number of Graduate Scholarships and fee bursaries in the School of which Middle Eastern Studies is a part. These School awards often come with the opportunity to teach or assist in research-related activities. These awards are open to both Home/EU and Overseas students. The awards are usually for three years full time or six years part time (subject to satisfactory progress) for new starters.

Full details of the 2013-14 awards and guidance notes on how to apply will be found, once they are confirmed, at: http://www.alc.manchester.ac.uk/graduateschool/funding/.

For general enquiries regarding the above studentships, please contact Joanne Marsh, Senior Research Administrator in the SALC Graduate School: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or Professor Alexander Samely, Director for Postgraduate Research in Middle Eastern Studies: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Contemporary Iran and modern Iranian history PhD studentships at the University of Manchester for September 2013 entry

1. ESRC fully funded PhD Studentships for modern Iranian history and the study of contemporary Iran at the University of Manchester

Middle Eastern Studies at Manchester will have access to up to three full PhD studentships in Middle Eastern topics for September 2013 entry. These ESRC awards will be awarded in open competition in cooperation with the North West Doctoral Training Centre of which the University of Manchester is part. These studentships cover both (home) fees and maintenance and are restricted to applicants fulfilling certain residence requirements. Please see for details and application procedures: http://www.nwdtc.ac.uk/home/pathways/language.html and http://www.alc.manchester.ac.uk/graduateschool/funding/.

All research topics represented at Manchester's Middle Eastern Studies are eligible, including modern Iranian history, the study of contemporary Iran, and modern Middle Eastern History. Individual research profiles are found at: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/directory/staffprofiles/, including those of Dr Oliver Bast (Senior Lecturer [Associate Professor] in Middle Eastern History and Persian) and Dr Siavush Randjbar-Daemi (Lecturer [Assistant Professor] in Contemporary Middle East and Iran), two young historians of Modern and Contemporary Iran who recently launched the Manchester Iranian History Academic Network (MIHAN). For an overview of completed PhDs and current PhD students in this field see http://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/oliver.bast/postgraduate.

Application to the PhD programme is expected by 17 January 2013 and for the scholarship itself by 4 February 2013.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their prospective supervisor before submission.

2. The University of Manchester President's Doctoral Scholar Award (open to international and home/EU applicants)

Applications are welcome for four fully funded President's Doctoral Scholarships to be awarded in open competition in subjects that include modern Iranian history, the study of contemporary Iran, and modern Middle Eastern History. These awards too cover (home or overseas) fees and maintenance.

For details and application forms see: http://www.alc.manchester.ac.uk/graduateschool/funding/

All research topics represented at Manchester's Middle Eastern Studies are eligible, including modern Iranian history, the study of contemporary Iran, and modern Middle Eastern History.

The deadline for application to the PhD programme is 1 February 2013, and for the PDR studentship itself 1 March 2013.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their prospective supervisor before submission.

3. Partial PhD funding

In addition to the above full scholarships (fees and maintenance), there are a number of Graduate Scholarships and fee bursaries in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures (SALC) of which Middle Eastern Studies is a part. These School awards often come with the opportunity to teach or assist in research-related activities. These awards are open to both Home/EU and Overseas students. The awards are usually for three years full time or six years part time (subject to satisfactory progress) for new starters.

Full details of the 2013-14 awards and guidance notes on how to apply will be found, once they are confirmed, at: http://www.alc.manchester.ac.uk/graduateschool/funding/

PROFESSOR IN COMPARATIVE POLITICS OR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS WITH PREFERENCE FOR THE MIDDLE-EAST

The Department of Political Science Faculty of Social Sciences, Université Laval invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Comparative Politics or International Relations with preference for the Middle-East to begin June 1, 2013. Rank is open.

Duties include teaching at all three levels of study, supervising Master's and Doctoral students, engaging in ongoing research and publication, contributing to the academic life and reputation of Université Laval, and all other activities foreseen by the Collective Agreement.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in political science or related disciplines (candidates who are near completion will also be considered), demonstrated excellence in teaching, peer-reviewed publications, and proficiency in the French language. Preference will be given to candidates having the capacity to teach methodology to all levels of study.

Applications must include a cover letter explaining the candidate's research projects, curriculum vitae, one sample of scholarly writing, sample course outlines and teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching excellence. Three confidential letters of reference must be mailed directly by the referees to the address below (e-mail accepted).

Application files should be addressed to François Petry, Directeur, Département de science politique, Université Laval, Pavillon Charles-De Koninck, 1030, avenue des Sciences-Humaines, local 3453, Québec (Québec) G1V 0A6, and sent by regular mail or, preferably, by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For more information about the Department of Political Science, please consult the Web site at: http://www.pol.ulaval.ca. Closing date for receipt of applications is January 21, 2013.

The search process allows all regular professors in the Department to have access to all application files unless the applicant explicitly states that access to the application should be limited to the members of the search committee. This restriction on accessibility will be lifted if and when the applicant is invited for an interview.

Université Laval provides support for newly-recruited faculty to attain proficiency in French.

Valuing diversity, Université Laval encourages all qualified individuals to apply-particularly women, visible and ethnic minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities-but priority will be given to Canadians and Canadian permanent residents.

Tweedie Fund

The Tweedie Exploration Fellowships for Students, or Tweedie Fund, grants financial help to research projects taking place in lesser-known regions of the world. The fund only makes awards to students or other candidates without a salary.

Restrictions

There are several restrictions on applications to the Tweedie fund:

■Applicants must have a degree and appropriate experience for any research.

■Applicants must be unsalaried (i.e. not in career-level employment).

■Applicants should be looking to undertake ethnological, sociological or linguistic research in lesser-known regions of the world. Particular preference is given to research based in areas of Asia and Northern Africa.

■Archaeological excavations are specifically excluded from receiving money from the fund.

■An application can be made to the Tweedie Fund in parallel with other grant applications.

■Applicants who have previously been awarded money from the Tweedie Fund are allowed to enter a second or subsequent application, but will only receive further financial assistance in rare and exceptional circumstances.

Recent awards

Recent successful Tweedie applications include:

■From the soil to hand to mouth: local perspectives on subsistence farming in south-western Chad.

■Unsafe ground: Living Amidst War-Altered Landscapes in Rural Cambodia.

■A way with words: An ethnographic film-based research project into the use and significance of English and mother-tongue literacy in post-colonial Zambia.

Applying

Please read the guidelines for the Tweedie Fund carefully before making an application.

■Tweedie Exploration Fellowship guidelines (PDF, 95KB)

■Application form for the Tweedie Exploration Fellowship (RTF, 82KB)

Deadline for Applications: 31 January 2013

If you have any further queries regarding the Tweedie Fund, please contact:

Ms Jacqueline McMahon College Research OfficerCollege of Humanities and Social Science
The University of Edinburgh
55-56 George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9JU
Tel: (+44) (0)131 651 3156
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Faculty Position Available

Department of Arabic Language and Culture

National Chengchi University, Taipei, TAIWAN

The Department of Arabic Language and Culture at National Chengchi University invites applications for a teaching position at the level of assistant professorship or above. The employment begins 1st August, 2013.

Qualifications:

1. PhD. in Arabic Linguistics or Culture, Teaching Arabic as a Second Language, Middle Eastern, or Islamic Studies.

2. ! Ability to conduct classes in English

3. Teaching experience preferred but not necessary

Application Documents:

1. Curriculum vitae

2. Copy of degree certificate

3. Proof of previous academic employment, if any

4. Copy of PhD thesis and academic publications of last five years

5. Two or three recommendation letters

6. Two or three syllabi of courses intended to offer

Deadline:

All application materials must be arriving at the following address no later than the 1st of March, 2013 (by post-mark).

Application should be sent （certified mail）to:

Department of Arabic Language and Culture,

National Chengchi University

Taipei, Taiwan 11605

Contact：Mr. Jinyu Lin

Phone：+886-2-29393091 ext. 63401

Fax：+886-2-29390114

E-mail： This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

0.7 fte Lecturer in International Relations

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AFI227/07-fte-lecturer-in-international-relations/

School of Government/Management

Plymouth University -Plymouth Business School

Ref: A2891

Salary £31020 to
£44166 pa, pro-rata Grade 7/8

Plymouth Business School are looking to recruit a
Lecturer in International Relations.

You will be required primarily to deliver a number of
international relations modules including:

•International
Relations in the Middle East (U/G) •Democratisation in the Middle East
(U/G) •International Relations in the
Middle East - a Critical Approach (P/G)

In addition, the post involves teaching and
administrative responsibilities on a number of undergraduate modules together
with supervision of dissertations.

A Degree or equivalent in International Relations or
related discipline with Undergraduate teaching experience essential and
postgraduate teaching experience preferred. You will have experience of
dissertation supervision, and the ability to work flexibly within a small
International Relations discipline group.

This is a part-time position working 25.9 hours per week
and is fixed-term to cover a period of maternity leave which is anticipated to
be for approximately 6 - 12 months.

Interview date: end of November/ early December

CLOSING DATE: 12
midnight Friday 2 November 2012

Plymouth University is committed to an inclusive culture
and respecting diversity, and welcomes applications from all sections of the
community.

Arabic Literature and Culture

Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) invites applications for an open-rank, core-track position in the field of Arabic Literature and Culture starting in August 2013. Core faculty positions are full-time positions which carry the job security and commitment to academic freedom associated with tenure-track appointments.

The position is part of a major faculty expansion funded by Qatar Foundation with the triple aim of supporting SFS-Qatar's enhanced research mission, diversifying our curriculum, and growing student numbers. This expansion includes four new positions in Arabic. The new appointments are designed to make SFS-Qatar into the leading center for Arabic for Heritage Learners, as well as a regional leader in world-class research and teaching in Arabic and Arab literature.

Specialization is open, but the successful candidate is expected to have strong training in both prose and poetic genres of Arabic literature, modern and/or classical. The successful candidate will have a completed Ph.D. in a literary discipline with a clearly demonstrated specialty in Arabic. Experience with teaching Arabic will be beneficial. Applicants of advanced rank must have substantial research accomplishments and evidence of ambitious ongoing research agendas; entry-level applicants must have exceptional promise of future research productivity; an early track record of publications will be an advantage. Applicants must be able to teach in English as well as in Arabic. The Candidate is expected to offer undergraduate courses, play a leading role in strengthening the program, and complement the research and teaching interests of other faculty members. The normal teaching load is 2-2. Applications (consisting of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample (of no more than 30 pages) and three letters of reference) will be accepted online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2085 . Review of applications will start on October 30, and will continue until the position is filled.

Qatar offers a diverse, safe and family-friendly environment. SFS-Q provides free high-quality housing, and excellent compensation and expatriate benefits packages. Faculty at SFS-Q receive generous research support and support for conference travel, and benefit from exceptional facilities. Faculty are eligible to apply for Qatar National Priorities Research Program grants from the Qatar National Research Fund, for up to $1,050,000 for three years. QNRF also additional offers competitive research grants for early-career scholars (for more information see http://www.qnrf.org/). For more information on SFS-Q see http://qatar.sfs.georgetown.edu/ .

Questions about the online application system should be directed to Nick Starvaggi at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Queries about the position should be directed to Dr. Kai-Henrik Barth, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or other categories protected by law.

The Georg Eckert Institut for International Textbook Research in Braunschweig, a member of the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Research Association (WGL), is seeking applicants to fill the following vacancy, starting on 1 February 2013

Postdoctoral Fellowship

With expertise in Religious and/or Islamic Studies

This full-time position is subject to a funding application and corresponds to the standard pay scale within the German public sector (in this case, TVL E-13). The contract will initially be limited to a three-year period, in line with the regulations on fixed-term academic contracts but may, if circumstances allow, be extended.

Duties and responsibilities

The holder of this fellowship will be asked to develop a project about educational media that addresses the research topic of "Religion, Religiosity and Modern Individuality", studying the dynamics of a changing religious field in heterogenic societies. The project will be part of a new research department that explores the position of educational media within the contexts of religious pluralization and heterogenization. Its major research interest is in studying the relationship between various forms of individualizations on the on hand, and on the other, religious and non-religious narratives about society and the individual that constitute meaning and orientation. The regional focus of the project will be determined by the expertise and language competence of the candidate.

The main parts of the fellow's activity will consist of independent research, leading towards further academic qualification and the supervision of a junior research group, dealing with topics related to the fellow's research areas. International comparative perspectives are particularly welcome. In addition, the fellow will be asked to take over to a certain degree general administrative duties of the Institute. A fellow who is not a German native speaker will be required to take lessons to acquire basic knowledge of German.

Required Qualifications

Essential:

- An outstanding doctoral degree (PhD, DPhil) in Religious and/or Islamic Studies (with a particular interest in social science approaches in both disciplines)

- Skills in designing and writing applications for research projects

- The ability to take on leadership roles and the supervision of junior researchers

- Excellent spoken and written English

- Self-confidence in international arenas

- Attention to high quality, reliability and the ability to work in a team

- Strong commitment to the aims of the Institute, the ability to work under pressure, and flexibility in time management

The post

This is an extremely interesting and multi-faceted position in a non-university research institution, operating on an international level, which combines research and knowledge transfer with regards to the study of school textbooks and educational media, with a special focus on applying cultural studies (Kulturwissenschaften). The Georg Eckert Institute cooperates with the universities of Braunschweig and Göttingen allowing its members of staff to supervise doctoral and post-doctoral students.

The Georg Eckert Institute for International Textbook Research actively implements equality of opportunity policies. Applicants with severe disabilities who hold equal qualifications and skills will be given preferential consideration. The fellowship is not meant to be taken as a part-time position. The location of work is Braunschweig.

Please send your application (in German or English) via email as one PDF document (max. 3 MB) with the subject keyword 'Postdoc Religion' to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The closing date is 30 November 2012.

For further information please contact Dr. Andreas Christmann ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

tel. ++49-531-123103251).

University of St Andrews

Lectureship in Arabic - ME4774

Description

School of Modern Languages, Salary: £37,012 - £45,486 per annum, Start Date: 1 January 2013, or as soon as possible thereafter, Fixed Term: 5 years

Details

The School of Modern Languages at the University of St Andrews is seeking to appoint to a fixed term 5 Year Lectureship in Arabic from 1 January 2013, or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in the delivery of Arabic language and culture modules, with emphasis on the pre-modern period, and to participate in the new degree in comparative literature.

The successful candidate will be expected to have completed, or be close to completion of a PhD, and to be able to teach Arabic language at all levels from beginners to postgraduate level. The successful candidate will be expected to build upon the excellent reputation of Arabic Studies in the University in both teaching and research, and should show evidence of productivity and quality in the area of Arabic early or classical / mediaeval literature and Arab culture and cultural history.

Further detailed information about the School of Modern Languages can be found at http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modlangs/.

Informal enquiries can be made to Catherine Cobham, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Tel 01334 463642.

This post is fixed term for 5 years.

Closing Date: 22 October 2012

Please quote reference no: ME4774

Further Particulars: ME4774AC FPs.doc

School of Modern Languages

Salary: £37,012 - £45,486 per annum

Start Date: 1 January 2013, or as soon as possible thereafter

Fixed Term: 5 years

PhD Research Fellow

University of Warwick -Politics and International Studies

£27,578 - £35,938 pa

Fixed Term Contract from 1 October 2012 until 30 September 2016

A four year PhD fellowship is available to do research on the Iraqi diaspora in Europe within the Project "Diasporas and Contested Sovereignty" sponsored by the European Research Council. The project will be conducted at Warwick University under the supervision of Dr. Maria Koinova. A team of four researchers (PI, post-doc, two PhD researchers) will investigate the transnational mobilisation of conflict-generated diasporas in Europe and their impact on polities experiencing contested sovereignty in the Balkans, the Caucuses, and the Middle East.

You will possess a masters degree (awarded or near completion) or equivalent in a relevant discipline. The ability to act as an independent researcher is essential, as is evidence of a clear research agenda. You will ideally have an academic background in international relations, comparative politics, conflict studies, foreign policy analysis, transnationalism, and migration and diaspora studies. Very good linguistic skills in Arabic are essential. Prior qualitative and/or quantitative methods training is highly desirable. You will be expected to do multi-sited research both in Europe and Iraq, publish academic articles, and assist with the organisation of project-related events.

The position offers four-year PhD training at the department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick, field research subsidy, and opportunities to travel to academic conferences.

We would particularly welcome applications from female candidates and those from a minority ethnic background, as they are currently under represented within the department.

For more information on how to apply: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AEV088/phd-research-fellow

Six Positions Related to Gulf History/Arabic Science at the British Library, London

The British Library is recruiting a project manager to lead on content creation for a new programme to deliver a comprehensive state-of-the-art resource on Gulf History and Arabic Science. The post will oversee the creation of digital objects, making them discoverable with appropriate metadata, and creating high-quality contextual and interpretative material relevant to the needs of users. This is a fixed term post until 31 December 2014 in the first instance. Salary £46,778-£54,328 p.a.

Gulf History/Arabic Science Project Manager, British Library.

Arabic Scientific Manuscripts Curator, British Library.

Visual Arts Curator - part-time (0.5 FTE ), British Library.

Manager, Gulf History, British Library.

Project Team Leader, Gulf History, Arabic Language Subject Specialist, British Library.

Project Team Leader, Gulf History, Archival Specialist, British Library.

For further details and information about how to apply follow the links or see http://www.bl.uk/careers/ . The closing date for these posts is 1 August 2012.

Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
Fellowship in the Politics and/or International Relations of the Muslim World

British Institute at Ankara

Fellow for Project in Cultural Heritage Management in Southern Turkey

The British Institute at Ankara (hereafter BIAA) seeks to appoint a Fellow to manage a project on Cultural Heritage Management. The Fellowship is tenable for two years in the first instance; further prolongation may be possible according to funding constraints. The Fellow will be required to be resident in Ankara and spend significant periods of time travelling within Turkey as well as to the UK. The project will be based on collaboration between the British Institute at Ankara and Hacettepe University, home institution of Dr Veli Köse, project director at Aspendos. Support and collaboration with other HEI’s in Turkey and the UK is expected and anticipated.

Research will concentrate on South-west Anatolia, an area of particular interest to scholars and researchers from the BIAA. The aim is to create a framework for cultural heritage management on a regional level in ancient Pamphylia and Pisidia, the modern provinces of Antalya, Burdur and Isparta. The project comprises two elements: Aspendos in Pamphylia will serve as a pilot project for classical sites, which receive large numbers of visitors, but have only rudimentary arrangements for protecting the remains and for enabling visitors to make the most of their trip. This will lead into the more challenging task of providing a cultural management framework for the numerous remains in the mountains of Pisidia, left completely unprotected, largely unknown and little visited.

Applicants are expected to hold a PhD or to have equivalent working experience and to have substantial practical and theoretical experience of Cultural Heritage Management issues. As the fellow will have to negotiate with museums and local and regional and national authorities, command of the Turkish language (as well as English) is a requirement. Informal enquiries about the post may be addressed to Dr Lutgarde Vandeput ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). Further information about the institute, its research and key staff can be found at: www.biaa.ac.uk; further information on the Aspendos Archaeological Project: http://www.aspendosproject.com/

Applicants should submit by e-mail to the London Manager of the British Institute at Ankara, Claire McCafferty ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ):

A letter of application, indicating the candidate’s specific set of skills and abilities for the position
CV (including the names of two referees); Please note that the applicant must advise his/her referees that a written reference must be emailed to the London office by the closing date.
A brief statement (200 words max), indicating in a general way what you think the policy priorities should be for cultural heritage management in relation to classical sites in Turkey.

All documents should be submitted in English. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 5th June 2012. Candidates must ensure that their referees send by e-mail letters of reference (preferably as pdf attachments with original signature) to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by this deadline. Interviews will be held in Ankara on Monday 25th June 2012 (in person or via Skype). The Fellow will take up appointment on October 1st 2012.

The stipend will be up to £24,000 per annum (to include travel, health insurance, accommodation and visa costs).

The Fellow must submit a six monthly report to the Director of the BIAA for consideration by the Council of the BIAA and to Dr Veli Köse, Hacettepe University. The appointment will be probationary for six months, confirmation in post to be conditional upon approval of the first annual report.

Claire McCafferty | London Manager
The British Institute at Ankara |10 Carlton House Terrace | London SW1Y 5AH

| T: +44 20 7969 5204 |F: +44 20 7969 5401|E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | W: www.biaa.ac.uk

The University of Manchester has just advertised two lectureship posts in Middle Eastern Studies. The posts are intended to be permanent (subject to probation) and the starting date is intended to be 1st September 2012. The closing date for applications is 30th May 2012. Note that application can only be submitted via the University of Manchester electronic applications system, though Professor John Healey may be contacted for informal advice ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

The two posts are:

1. Lectureship in the Contemporary Middle East and Iran

2. Lectureship in Modern Islam

For details see: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/universityofmanchester/vacancies.Aspx

Research Fellow

'Higher Education and Political Change in the Arab World: What Role for the Social Sciences?'

British Institute in Amman, Jordan

£24,000 per annum + allowances (2 years fixed term)

The CBRL is looking to recruit a Research Fellow to run its new research programme looking at the relationship between higher education and social change in the contemporary Arab world. Focusing on teaching and learning in the social science disciplines, the project will explore how these subjects inform understandings of the possibility of social change amongst Arab youth.

Based at the British Institute in Amman, with travel to Egypt, Palestine and the Gulf, the successful appointee will conduct new field-based research, study international research cooperation, and develop new projects in cooperation with local academic institutions and researchers.

The position is ideally suited for a holder of a PhD in sociology, politics, international relations, anthropology, geography, education, or related disciplines. Previous fieldwork experience in the Middle East and good Arabic language skills are essential.

The CBRL is an independent academic organization that supports humanities and social science research in the Levant. As well as offering research grants, the CBRL runs two local institutes (the British Institute in Amman and the Kenyon Institute in East Jerusalem) that provide bases for visiting scholars, run active lecture and seminar programmes, and work closely with local research institutions.

The successful candidate will be appointed on a fixed term contract from 1 September 2012 to 31 August 2014. Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Dr Daniel Neep, CBRL Research Director ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Further particulars [http://www.cbrl.org.uk/doc/CBRL%20Research%20Fellow%20-%20further%20particulars%20-%20final.pdf]

Application form [http://www.cbrl.org.uk/doc/Research Fellow application form.doc]

The deadline for applications is Thursday 24 May 2012. Applicants should arrange for the following materials to be submitted: (1) a completed application form;(2) two letters of reference. Applications and references should be e-mailed to Penny McParlin, CBRL UK administrative secretary ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Interviews will be held in London on 14 or 15 June 2012.

The CBRL is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all candidates irrespective of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religious belief, and sexual orientation.

Head of Arabic Language Programmes (fixed term position)

Council for British Research in the Levant

Amman, Jordan

£24,000 per annum + allowances

The CBRL is looking to recruit a Head of Arabic Language Programmes to establish, develop and oversee its Arabic training provision in the Middle East. Based primarily at the British Institute in Amman, the appointee will be responsible for developing new language programmes aimed at researchers from PhD to professorial level across the humanities and social sciences.

The position is ideally suited for an academic researcher working in linguistics, languages, or Arabic literature. For holders of a PhD, the position will include time (40%) to pursue individual research. We welcome applications from UK-based academics that are able to join the CBRL on secondment from their home institutions.

We also welcome applications from experienced language teachers who can contribute teaching to the new programmes.

The CBRL is an independent academic organization that supports social science and humanities research in the Levant. As well as offering research grants, the CBRL runs two local institutes (the British Institute in Amman and the Kenyon Institute in East Jerusalem) that provide bases for visiting scholars, run active lecture and seminar programmes, and work closely with local research institutions.

Further particulars [http://www.cbrl.org.uk/doc/CBRL%20Head%20of%20Languages%20-%20further%20particulars.pdf]

Application form [http://www.cbrl.org.uk/doc/CBRL_head of langs application form.doc]

The successful candidate will be appointed on a fixed term contract from 15 July 2012 to 31 March 2015. Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Dr Daniel Neep, CBRL Research Director mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it @bi-amman.org.uk).

The deadline for applications is Thursday 24 May 2012. Applicants should submit the following materials: (1) a completed application form; (2) brief statement of pedagogical approach in Arabic language acquisition (1000 words maximum); (3) letters of support from two referees.

Applications and references should be emailed to Penny McParlin, CBRL UK administrative secretary ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Interviews will be held in London on 14 or 15 June 2012.

The CBRL is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all candidates irrespective of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religious belief, and sexual orientation.

The American University of Beirut
The Center for Arab and Middle Eastern Studies (CAMES)

The Center for Arab and Middle Eastern Studies (CAMES) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for a two-year appointment as visiting assistant professor. CAMES is an interdisciplinary program that offers an MA in Middle East Studies. The successful candidate will offer graduate courses (including an introductory survey) that broadly address contemporary Middle East politics, history, and culture drawing on new and current trends in scholarship.

Although the normal course load at AUB is 5 courses per year, the appointee will teach only two courses each semester. The lighter course load will allow the appointee time to serve as thesis advisor to MA students in CAMES.

The position will begin September 1, 2012 and include AUB travel and housing benefits. Candidates should have completed their PhD before that time, have teaching experience, and hold promise of original scholarship.

Applications, which should consist of a detailed cover letter that includes a description of teaching interests and current research and future research goals, a CV, evidence of teaching ability, syllabi (if available), a writing sample, and three letters of reference, may be sent to:

Patrick McGreevy
Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences
American University of Beirut
c/o 3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10017-2303

Patrick McGreevy
Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences
American University of Beirut
P.O. Box 11-0236
Riad El-Solh
Beirut 1107 2020 Lebanon

Electronic submissions are preferred and should be sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Review of files will begin on May 7, 2012 and will continue until the post is filled.

For more information on this position, please visit http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas/ and http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas/cames/

The American University of Beirut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

THE HRH PRINCE ALWALEED BIN TALAL CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF ISLAM IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

TWO OUTREACH PhD STUDENTSHIPS IN ISLAMIC STUDIES

(Islamic Civilisation, Muslims in Britain, or The World of Islam and the West)

(Full-time, fixed term)

The HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World (www.alwaleed.ed.ac.uk) is offering two Outreach PhD studentships, for research on any of the three themes on which it works, namely Islamic Civilisation, Muslims in Britain, and The World of Islam and the West. Preference may be given to research proposals focusing on Muslims in Scotland, for example mapping the development of Muslim communities in Glasgow.

SALARY SCALE: Tuition fees plus stipend of £13,590 p.a. rising with inflation

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 27th April 2012

Further details, including of application procedure, at www.alwaleed.ed.ac.uk

Regards,

Rosie

(Rosie Mellor, Administrative and Outreach Officer of the HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World, University of Edinburgh)

The Alwaleed Centre
16 George Square,
Edinburgh, EH8 9LD

0131 6504165
www.alwaleed.ed.ac.uk

Lord Kelvin Adam Smith Fellow in Religious Studies, University of Glasgow
Ref: 001722
Salary: £31,948 - £35,938 per annum

The University is offering research fellowship appointments as part of a major programme of investment in the University's future research portfolio. Our fellowship packages are aimed at attracting outstanding researchers and providing them with support and mentoring to develop their own careers within our world-leading research environment.

At Glasgow, fellowship holders will benefit from a proven peer group mentoring programme and have the opportunity to be transferred to an open ended lecturing contract, subject to performance and strategic fit.

Our fellowships are open to exceptional candidates from any discipline, including those with clinical qualifications, and are available in all four of our Colleges:

•Arts
•Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
•Science and Engineering
•Social Sciences

The Role

To develop, conduct and publish research in the field of 'Religious Studies with a focus on the Islamic world' taking the lead or working in collaboration with colleagues, including management of the research programme; development and submission of research funding applications and conduct and publication of research at international level.

For more information: www.gla.ac.uk/kelvinsmithfellows

To apply for the Lord Kelvin Adam Smith Fellowship positions please visit www.glasgow.ac.uk/jobs

The closing date for the first round of Lord Kelvin Adam Smith Fellowships is Thursday, 31st May 2012.

The University is committed to equality of opportunity in employment.

The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.

The University of Mississippi Middle East Politics

The Department of Political Science (www.olemiss.edu/depts/political_science ) and the Croft Institute for International Studies (http://www.croft.olemiss.edu%20) invite applications for a Croft Assistant Professor of Political Science in Middle East Politics.

This is a tenure-track position in Political Science beginning Fall 2012. The successful candidate will have his/her research and teaching focus on the Middle East region and be able to teach introductory and thematic courses in comparative politics. The successful candidate will also have a Ph.D. or advanced ABD, field experience or language skills, strong methods skills, and demonstrated excellence in teaching. Teaching and service responsibilities will be divided equally between the Croft Institute for International Studies and the Department of Political Science. The Croft Institute administers the major in International Studies within the College of Liberal Arts.

Candidates must apply online at https://jobs.olemiss.edu. Please also send a letter of application that outlines current and projected research interests, a vita, three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations, graduate transcript, and a writing sample to: Chair, Middle East Politics Search Committee, Department of Political Science, 133 Deupree Hall, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677-1848.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title I/Title IX/ Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer.

PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS INTERNSHIP

Caabu works to improve relations between Britain and the Arab world, through supporting international law, democracy and promoting human rights.

We are looking for someone fully committed to Caabu's aims with a strong interest in the Arab world, its people and culture, to join our organisation in the role of Parliamentary Affairs Intern.

Reporting to Caabu's Parliamentary Officer you will need a proven track record of studying or working in British politics, with a sound knowledge of how the British political system operates.

You will also need a good working knowledge of the Arab world and of key the issues relating to the region.

Daily duties will include monitoring the media and parliament and supporting our Parliamentary Officer with research projects and the occasional light administrative work.

The position may also involve delivering school talks on the region as part of Caabu's Education Programme, for which the position holder would be paid a day rate. Full training would be provided on this.

This position would suit a recent graduate of politics/international affairs or related subject.

Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Given the size of our operation, we are looking for someone who is flexible and a good teamworker. IT skills to at least intermediate level are essential (Word/Excel/Access/Outlook).

Hours of work: 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m (potentially flexible)

Salary: Reasonable travel expenses

Length of placement: Four months

Starting date: Immediate

This internship will provide the successful candidate with valuable experience of working at an NGO and engaging with both parliament and the media.

Applicants should send in a CV, together with a covering letter, to:

Graham Bambrough
Parliamentary Officer
Caabu
1 Gough Square
LONDON
EC4 3DE

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Closing date for applications: Rolling. We may appoint immediately

Any queries, please ring Graham Bambrough on 020 7832 1322

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Département d'histoire
Faculté des arts et des sciences
Professeure ou professeur en histoire du Moyen-Orient

Le Département d'histoire de l'Université de Montréal sollicite des candidatures pour un poste de professeur ou de professeure à temps plein au rang de professeur adjoint en histoire du Moyen-Orient arabe moderne ou contemporain.

Les candidats doivent être spécialisés dans l'histoire du Moyen-Orient arabe moderne ou contemporain. Toutes les thématiques sont admissibles (par exemple, l'histoire culturelle, économique, genre, politique, relations internationales, religieuse, sociale)

Fonctions

Les candidats seront appelés à enseigner aux trois cycles, à encadrer des étudiants aux études supérieures, à poursuivre des activités de recherche, de publication et de rayonnement, ainsi qu'à contribuer aux activités de l'institution. Le candidat retenu sera en mesure d'intégrer son enseignement de l'histoire du Moyen-Orient dans un programme départemental aux intérêts géopolitiques et thématiques très diversifiés.

Exigences

• Doctorat en histoire avec spécialisation en histoire du Moyen-Orient arabe moderne ou contemporain complété avant la date limite de la réception des dossiers.

• Priorité accordée aux candidats possédant une expérience d'enseignement universitaire en histoire du Moyen-Orient arabe moderne ou contemporain.

• Enseignement de l'histoire du Maghreb constitue un atout important.

• Être en mesure d'enseigner un cours d'introduction sur l'histoire du Moyen-Orient et du Maghreb intitulé Émergence du monde arabe contemporain.

• Dossier de recherche et publications dans le domaine tel que défini dans la description de poste ci-dessus.

• Maîtrise de la langue française, et de la langue ou des langues de la spécialité de recherche (arabe, turc, etc).

• Stage postdoctoral constitue un atout.

Ce concours est également ouvert aux détenteurs d'un doctorat en histoire avec spécialisation en histoire du Maghreb moderne ou contemporain, à condition qu'ils démontrent la capacité d'enseigner l'histoire du Moyen-Orient.

Traitement

L'Université de Montréal offre un salaire concurrentiel jumelé à une gamme complète d'avantages sociaux.

Entrée en fonction

À compter du 1er juin 2012.

Clôture du concours

Le dossier de candidature, constitué d'une lettre de motivation, d'un curriculum vitæ, d'un exemplaire de publications ou de travaux de recherche récents doit parvenir à l'adresse ci-dessous au plus tard le 31 octobre 2011 à 16h00.

Les candidats doivent également demander à trois personnes de faire parvenir une lettre de recommandation au directeur du département à l'adresse suivante :

Michael J. Carley, directeur
Département d'histoire
Université de Montréal
C. P. 6128, succursale Centre-ville
Montréal (Québec) H3C 3J7

Les personnes intéressées trouveront des renseignements sur le Département d'histoire en consultant la page Web à l'adresse suivante : http://www.hst.umontreal.ca/. Pour information, veuillez communiquer avec Gabrielle Vidal ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Politique linguistique de l'Université de Montréal

L'Université de Montréal est une université québécoise de langue française, à rayonnement international. Dans le cadre du renouvellement de son corps professoral, elle intensifie le recrutement des meilleurs spécialistes dans le monde et s'assure par ailleurs que, conformément à la Politique linguistique de l'Université de Montréal [http://www.direction.umontreal.ca/secgen/recueil/politique_linguistique.html], les professeurs qu'elle recrute qui ne maîtrisent pas le français à leur entrée en fonction bénéficient d'un programme de soutien à l'apprentissage de la langue française.

Privilège de confidentialité des candidatures

Les procédures de nomination en vigueur à l'Université de Montréal prévoient que tous les dossiers de candidature puissent être consultés par tous les professeurs membres de l'assemblée départementale. Toute personne désirant que sa candidature demeure confidentielle jusqu'à l'établissement de la liste restreinte (candidatures retenues pour entrevue) est priée de le mentionner dans sa lettre de motivation.

Programme d'accès à l'égalité en emploi

L'Université de Montréal souscrit au principe d'accès à l'égalité en emploi et invite les femmes, les membres des minorités visibles, les membres des minorités ethniques, les personnes handicapées et les autochtones à poser leur candidature. Nous invitons les candidats qui s'identifient à l'un ou l'autre de ces groupes à remplir le Questionnaire d'identification - accès à l'égalité en emploi, disponible à l'adresse suivante : [http://www.fas.umontreal.ca/affaires-professorales/documents/quest-acces-emploi-FR.pdf], et à le joindre à leur dossier de candidature.

Exigences en matière d'immigration

Conformément aux exigences prescrites en matière d'immigration au Canada, cette annonce s'adresse en priorité aux citoyens canadiens et aux résidents permanents.

Position: Senior Research Manager for Cultural Projects in Qatar

We are seeking to find a Senior Research Manager who will be responsible for the implementation of cultural research projects that would support and enhance a Qatari government entities vision and promote desired communal aspects within their development department. The research manager will act as the research representative for the Qatari government entity, liaising with external agencies and various internal departments. They will also oversee the implementation of the Gulf Architectural Encyclopaedia research, Qatari Architecture research, Qatari Cultural/Social research and the Cultural Medical Wellness research.

The Research:

- Oversee the research on various aspects of development as planned to support the research projects undertaken by the function.

- Ensure due attention to detail so that reports or analysis prepared are accurate and comply with parameters and requirements of the research at hand as closely as possible.

- Gather information, study real estate trends, market indicators, business development opportunities or impending trends that could influence value or future market movements in order to enhance analysis.

- Review and analyse available public records or secondary data to support research efforts in areas such as assessment of future requirements on the development front, zoning issues and policy issues.

- Develop creative ways of utilising various research models in order to present the required data in the manner that support the respective research projects most effectively.

- Utilise appropriate diagnostic tools for various research projects to arrive at meaningful outputs and conclusions.

- Develop creative ways of utilising various research models in order to present the required data in the manner that support the respective research projects most effectively.

- Utilise appropriate diagnostic tools for various research projects to arrive at meaningful outputs and conclusions.

Further information contact Jide Ore: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
Fellowship in the Politics and/or International Relations of the Muslim World

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24th – 26th June 2013

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