dimanche 28 février 2016

EURAMES Info Service 08/2016

CONFERENCES
 
1. Workshop: "Feminism and Theory in the Arab World", University of Zurich, Switzerland, 18-19 March 2016
 
2. Panel: "Societal Factors Shaping Middle East Foreign Policies", British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES) Conference, Wales, 13-15 July 2016
 
3. Conference: "20 Years of 'Iran and the Caucasus': a Breakthrough", Iran and the Caucasus, Aghveran, Armenia, 21-23 October 2016
 
 
POSITIONDS

4. University Lectureship in Ottoman History and Culture, Leiden University, Netherlands 
 
5. University Lectureship in Anthropology and Islamic Studies with Focus on Morocco, Leiden University, Netherlands 
 
6. Project Curator Islamic Galleries, British Museum, London
 
7. Associate Professor in Modern Arabic Language and Culture, University of Oslo 
 
8. Associate Professor in Modern Turkey: History, Language and Culture, University of Oslo 
 
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
9. AAR-Luce Fellowships in Religion and International Affairs, American Academy of Religion (AAR), Washington, DC
 
10. Summer School: "Understanding Islamist Movements: Historical Roots and Current Realities", Université de Genève, 20 June - 1 July 2016
 
11. International Politics Summer School, Oxford University, UK, 31 July - 13 August 2016

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CONFERENCES
 
1. Workshop: "Feminism and Theory in the Arab World", University of Zurich, Switzerland, 18-19 March 2016
 
The workshop focuses on how scholars who have long been observing feminist endeavors, while being themselves women's rights activists, interpret the present situation beyond ideological fault lines.
 
Deadline for registration: 10 March 2016. Information: http://www.asienundeuropa.uzh.ch/events/conferences/feminism.html 
 
 
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2. Panel: "Societal Factors Shaping Middle East Foreign Policies", British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES) Conference, Wales, 13-15 July 2016
 
The panel seeks to advance understanding of how societal factors have affected foreign policy in fragmented and authoritarian contexts where formal mechanisms of representation and influence are lacking or ineffective. It highlights societal influences on short-term policy decisions as well as broader strategic reorientations.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 4 March 2016. Information: https://networks.h-net.org/node/73374/announcements/112847/societal-factors-shaping-middle-east-foreign-policies-call 
 
 
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3. Conference: "20 Years of 'Iran and the Caucasus': a Breakthrough",  Aghveran, Armenia, 21-23 October 2016
 
This conference aims at hosting the academically oriented generation of scholars in the field that would like to further advance research through publishing new scholarly materials. The conference is open to any topic in the field of Iranian, Caucasian, Turkic, Islamic, Middle Eastern Studies. Anthropology, linguistics, religion, literature, history, politics and other relevant academic disciplines will be in the scope of this scholarly forum.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 21 April 2016. Information: http://armacad.info/a/confcfp-20-years-of-iran-and-the-caucasus-a-breakthrough-21-23-oct-2016-aghveran-armenia 
 
 
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POSITIONS
 
 
4. University Lectureship in Ottoman History and Culture, Leiden University, Netherlands 
 
Requirements are, among others: specialist knowledge of Ottoman history and culture, including the ability to work with primary Ottoman source material; survey knowledge of the Middle East at large; a PhD degree in a relevant field, research experience in Turkey or other locations relevant to the study of Ottoman history and culture; an excellent command of Ottoman Turkish, Modern Turkish and English. 
 
Deadline for application: 21 March 2016. Information: http://werkenbij.leidenuniv.nl/vacatures/wetenschappelijke-functies/16-052-vacature-universiteit-leiden-university-lectureship-in-ottoman-history-and-culture.html
 
 
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5. University Lectureship in Anthropology and Islamic Studies with Focus on Morocco, Leiden University, Netherlands 
 
Requirements are, among others: a PhD degree in a relevant field, research experience in the Middle East, including anthropological fieldwork; specialist knowledge of Morocco and survey knowledge of the Middle East at large; advanced proficiency in Moroccan Arabic (proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic is an advantage); an excellent command of English. 
 
Deadline for application: 21 March 2016. Information: http://werkenbij.leidenuniv.nl/vacatures/wetenschappelijke-functies/16-051-vacature-universiteit-leiden-university-lectureship-in-anthropology-and-islamic-studies-with-special-attention-to-morocco.html 
 
 
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6. Project Curator Islamic Galleries, British Museum, London
 
The post-holder will assist the team with all aspects of the preparatory work for the new galleries. Educated to degree level, or equivalent, in a subject connected to the material culture of the Middle East and broader Islamic World, you will have knowledge of either Arabic, Persian or Turkish. Experience will include evidence of research capabilities, working with a collection and some publication experience, as well as excellent computer skills.
 
Deadline for application: 9 March 2016. Information: https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?SID=amNvZGU9MTUzNzcyMiZ2dF90ZW1wbGF0ZT02NzImb3duZXI9NTAyNzczNSZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZicmFuZF9pZD0wJnJlcXNpZz0xNDU1NTM4OTU3LWYyNDg5YWI5OWZjOWJiM2FkOWY0MTdmYzFmNzY3NjI3YmFkMDUxNzU 
 
 
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7. Associate Professor in Modern Arabic Language and Culture, University of Oslo 
 
Requirements are: PhD or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in Arabic sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, discourse analysis, translation studies, or related fields of research; advanced level of linguistic competence in Arabic and English; pedagogical skills and a willingness to take active part in academic leadership and administration.
 
Deadline for application: 4 April 2016. Information: http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1513053/62042?iso=no 
 
 
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8. Associate Professor in Modern Turkey: History, Language and Culture, University of Oslo 
 
Requirements are: PhD or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in the study of Turkey or The Ottoman Empire after the middle of the 19th century; the ability to use oral and written Turkish language sources in research and in courses taught at all levels; pedagogical skills and a willin8gness to take active part in academic leadership and administration.
 
Deadline for application: 18 May 2016. Information: http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1513033/62042?iso=no 
 
 
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OTHER INFORMATION
 
9. AAR-Luce Fellowships in Religion and International Affairs, American Academy of Religion (AAR), Washington, DC
 
Fellows will participate in substantive work of the Department involving religion and international affairs. They will receive a stipend of up to $6,500 per month plus up to $1,500 as a relocation subsidy. To be eligible, applicants must hold a PhD or ThD, grounded in the humanities or related social sciences, be a US citizen, have at least five years' full-time professional work experience, and possess substantial academic expertise on religion outside of North America.
 
Deadline for application: 31 March 2016. Information: http://www.aarweb.org/programs-services/call-for-applications-for-aar-luce-fellowships-in-religion-and-international
 
 
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10. Summer School: "Understanding Islamist Movements: Historical Roots and Current Realities", Université de Genève, 20 June - 1 July 2016
 
This course asks how we should understand the various political movements that claim to act in the name of Islam. We will examine the historical roots of political Islam, trace the origins of the movement known as Salafism and the changing uses of the term "jihad". Scholarships in the form of tuition reduction may be available.
 
Deadline for registration: 1 May 2016. Information: http://www.genevasummerschools.ch/courses/courses-2016/understanding-islamist-movements
 
 
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11. International Politics Summer School, Oxford University, UK, 31 July - 13 August 2016
 
The program consists of four seminars (Middle East, Russia, Latin America, East Asia) and general lectures.  Participants have access to the library resources of the area studies centres of St Antony's College, the University of Oxford main (Bodleian) collection and the University of Oxford's social science library.
 
Deadline for application: 15 April 2016. Information: http://www.conted.ox.ac.uk/L200-1

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