DAVO-Info-Service 45/2016

CONFERENCES
 
1. Conference: "Dynamics of Change: Media and the Public Sphere in Egypt", Freie
Universität Berlin, 8-10 December 2016
 
2. Conference: "Gender and Generation in the Aftermath of the Uprisings. Political
Visions, Desires, Movements in the Middle East and North Africa Today", SOAS
University of London, 9-10 December 2016 
 
3. Workshop: "Islam in the Balkans. Research Perspectives 30 Years after 'L'islam
balkanique'", EHESS, Paris, 15-16 December 2016
 
4. 6th Annual ucLADINO Judeo-Spanish Symposium: "Community and Continuity",
University of California, Los Angeles, 1-2 March 2017
 
5. Third Biennial Conference on Iranian Studies, Symposia Iranica, Pembroke College,
Cambridge, 11-12 April 2017
 
6. International Conference on Justice and Ethics, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad,
Iran, 15-16 April 2017
 
7. International Conference: "Religious Dynamics in Contemporary Egypt", Cairo,
10-12 September 2017
 
 
POSITIONS
 
8. Al-Qasimi Chair (Professor/Associate Professor) in Islamic Studies, IAIS,
University of Exeter, UK
 
9. Al-Qasimi Chair (Professor/Associate Professor) in Gulf Studies and Director of
the Centre for Gulf Studies, IAIS, University of Exeter, UK 
 
10. Two Open Rank Positions in Political Science and Two Positions in International
Relations, Antalya International University
 
11. Multiple Open Rank Positions in International Relations, Bilkent University, Ankara
 
12. Full-time Faculty Position in "Islamic Thought and Culture", Maryland Institute
College of Art, Baltimore 
 
13. Lecturer in the Arabic Studies Program, College of William and Mary,
Williamsburg, VA 
 
14. Assistant Professor in International Studies, Seattle University 
 
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
15. 4th International 10-Day Course on Shi'a Islamic Studies,  University of
Religions and Denominations, Qom, 4-14 March 2017
 
16. Syriac and Armenian Summer School, Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and
Collection & Hill Museum and Manuscript Library, Collegeville, MN, 10 July-12 August
2017
 
17. International Summer School: "The Indian Ocean World and Eurasian Connections.
Connectivity in Motion: People, Ideas, and Animals across the Indian Ocean", Halle
(Saale),Germany,  24-29 July 2017
 
18. Fully Funded Research on Comparative Labor and Human Development in Middle
Eastern Countries Using Labor Market Panel Surveys Data
 
19.  China Grant related to Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria; U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP)
 
20. Award for Research on Ankara 
 
21. Peer Reviewers for New "Journal on Muslim Philanthropy and Civil Society (JMPCS)"
 
22. Call for Papers on "Youth" for "Middle East - Topics & Arguments (META)", #9
edited by Christoph H. Schwarz and Anika Oettler
 
23. Special Issue on "Marriage and Family in the Gulf Today" of the Journal "Arabian
Humanities" (No. 10, Spring 2018)
 
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CONFERENCES
 
1. Conference: "Dynamics of Change: Media and the Public Sphere in Egypt", Freie
Universität Berlin, 8-10 December 2016
 
The conference offers the opportunity and space for actors from academia, media,
civil society, and politics from Egypt and beyond to discuss relevant issues to the
media in times of transformation and conflict. It is organized on behalf of the
Arab-German Young Academy for Sciences and Humanities by Dr. Hanan Badr and Prof.
Dr. Carola Richter. The keynote will be held by Dr. Sahar Khamis at the German
Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin.
 
Participation is free of charge, please register with
mailto:commworkshop@zedat.fu-berlin.de. Program and Information:
www.polsoz.fu-berlin.de/kommwiss/arbeitstellen/internationale_kommunikation/Projekte-und-Publikationen/Journalism-in-Egypt-Conference-2016/index.html
 
 
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2. Conference: "Gender and Generation in the Aftermath of the Uprisings. Political
Visions, Desires, Movements in the Middle East and North Africa Today", SOAS,
University of London, 9-10 December 2016 
 
The conference will explore the predicament of young women and men in and from the
MENA region in contemporary times. It brings together scholars and activists with
the aim to analyse the visions, desires and projects emerging in the post-uprisings
contexts among youth individuals, affective communities, social and political
movements and social non-movements. Admission free. Pre-registration required. 
 
Information:
www.soas.ac.uk/lmei/events/09dec2016-gender-and-generation-in-the-aftermath-of-the-uprisings-political-visions-desires-movement.html

 
 
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3. Workshop: "Islam in the Balkans. Research Perspectives 30 Years after 'L'islam
balkanique'", EHESS, Paris, 15-16 December 2016
 
For information on the program contact Fabio Giomi: fabio.giomi@gmail.com
 
 
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4. 6th Annual ucLADINO Judeo-Spanish Symposium: "Community and Continuity",
University of California, Los Angeles, 1-2 March 2017
 
One of the panels is focusing on Judeo-Spanish in Hispanic, Jewish, Semitic,
Romance, Turkish, and Slavic language studies.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 31 December 2016. Information:
http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/?u=e1ae5bef9757e58afec01a89a&id=8e6953a69a&e=82aeb6c61d
 
 
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5. Third Biennial Conference on Iranian Studies, Symposia Iranica, Pembroke College,
Cambridge, 11-12 April 2017
 
We consider proposals in any discipline that engages with any aspect of Iranian
studies within the arts, humanities, and the social sciences from prehistory through
to the contemporary. Comparative themes and interdisciplinary approaches are also
very welcome. 
 
Deadline for abstracts: 2 December 2016. Information: http://symposia-iranica.com/cfp/
 
 
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6. International Conference on Justice and Ethics, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad,
Iran, 15-16 April 2017
 
Participants are encouraged to frame their views in the light of Twelver Shia Islam,
and how it views ethics and justice. Elected participants whose paper has been
accepted will receive free accommodation for their four-day stay. Limited travel
funds are available for PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 30 December 2016. Information:
http://icjeca.um.ac.ir/index.php?module=htmlpages&func=display&pid=129 
 
 
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7. International Conference: "Religious Dynamics in Contemporary Egypt", Cairo,
10-12 September 2017
 
By applying a resolutely multidisciplinary approach, the conference intends to look
at the full complexity of the role and impact of the religious in the life of
Egyptians, whether in its political dimension or in its social and cultural
organisation. Presentations can be in French, English or Arabic.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 30 November 2016. Information:
http://www.academia.edu/28798968/Call_for_papers_RELIGIOUS_DYNAMICS_IN_CONTEMPORARY_EGYPT_September_3-5_2017

 
 
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POSITIONS
 
8. Al-Qasimi Chair (Professor/Associate Professor) in Islamic Studies, IAIS,
University of Exeter, UK
 
The post holder will be a leading international figure with the ability to attract
high quality researchers at doctoral and postdoctoral level to the Islamic Studies
research group. Any area of Islamic Studies is an appropriate specialism including
(but not limited to) history, theology, philosophy, literature, mysticism, law,
jurisprudence, art and architecture, art history, anthropology and sociology,
digital humanities, and any period of the study of Islam.
 
Deadline for application: 5 January 2017. Information: http://bit.ly/2gcr802
 
 
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9. Al-Qasimi Chair (Professor/Associate Professor) in Gulf Studies and Director of
the Centre for Gulf Studies, IAIS, University of Exeter, UK 
 
The post holder will be a leading international figure in Gulf studies, especially
in the areas of social sciences and contemporary history and cultural studies. S/he
is also expected to assume the directorship of the Centre for Gulf Studies, which
gathers the world's largest concentration of researchers in humanities and social
sciences interested in the Gulf region.
 
Deadline for application: 5 January 2017. Information: http://bit.ly/2gdooP9
 
 
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10. Two Open Rank Positions in Political Science and Two Positions in International
Relations, Antalya International University
 
Successful candidates are expected to start in Fall 2017. In Political Science we
are seeking candidates with research interests in democracy and democratization,
political institutions, party systems, elections and voting behavior. In
International Relations we invite candidates with research focus on International
Security and traditional theories of International Relations. Candidates who have
regional expertise in Middle East or East Asia are encouraged to apply.
 
Deadline for application: 15 January 2016. Information:
christos.kourtelis@antalya.edu.tr
 
 
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11. Multiple Open Rank Positions in International Relations, Bilkent University, Ankara
 
Applicants should hold a PhD in International Relations or a related field, though
PhD candidates with publications and close to completing their studies are also
encouraged to apply. 
 
Deadline for application: 23 December 2016. Information: ir@bilkent.edu.tr
 
 
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12. Full-time Faculty Position in "Islamic Thought and Culture", Maryland Institute
College of Art, Baltimore 
 
The position will begin 1 August 2017. The emphasis is on the lived complexities of
Islam. Disciplinary approach and geographic specialization are open. 
 
Deadline for application: 20 December 2016. Information: www.micahr.slideroom.com
 
 
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13. Lecturer in the Arabic Studies Program, College of William and Mary,
Williamsburg, VA 
 
We seek a professional, skilled instructor who can teach at all levels of the
curriculum, both Arabic language and Arabic/Middle-Eastern cultures courses. A
Master's degree in Arabic language, literature or culture is required, in addition
to a successful proficiency-based teaching record. Ph.D. or ABD is preferred,
 
Deadline for application: 6 January 2017.  Information:
http://jobs.wm.edu/postings/26323
 
 
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14. Assistant Professor in International Studies, Seattle University 
 
The position is beginning in September 2017 for an interdisciplinary social
scientist with cross-regional expertise in the developing world and a critical
perspective on difference and inequality (race, class, gender, sexuality).
 
Deadline for application: 12 December 2016.  Information: https://jobs.seattleu.edu
 
 
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OTHER INFORMATION
 
15. 4th International 10-Day Course on Shi'a Islamic Studies,  University of
Religions and Denominations, Qom, 4-14 March 2017
 
The main topic of this program is to focus upon Twelver Shi'ism; however,
participants in this course will also learn about other main branches of Shi'ism.
After a one-week workshop in Qom and Mashhad, a 5-day tour of acquaintance with
Iran's cultural and religious environment is intended for the participants
 
Deadline for registration: 1 February 2017. Information: http://shiacourse.urd.ac.ir/
 
 
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16. Syriac and Armenian Summer School, Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and
Collection & Hill Museum and Manuscript Library, Collegeville, MN, 10 July-12 August
2017
 
The summer school consists of two intensive five-week courses. The audience is
doctoral students or recent PhDs who can demonstrate a need to learn Syriac or
Armenian for their research. Note that it is not possible to enroll in both courses.
Costs for tuition, housing, and meals will be covered.
 
Deadline for application: 15 January 2017. Information:
http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e1ae5bef9757e58afec01a89a&id=d4ef64d954&e=82aeb6c61d
 
 
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17. International Summer School: "The Indian Ocean World and Eurasian Connections.
Connectivity in Motion: People, Ideas, and Animals across the Indian Ocean", Halle
(Saale), 24-29 July 2017
 
The Center for Interdisciplinary Area Studies, University Halle-Witten, and the
Center for Global Asia at New York University Shanghai are organising this Summer
School.
 
Deadline for application: 31 January 2017. Information:
www.zirs.uni-halle.de/forschung-tiowaec.php

 
 
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18. Fully Funded Research on Comparative Labor and Human Development in Middle
Eastern Countries Using Labor Market Panel Surveys Data
 
The Economic Research Forum (ERF) invites affiliates and non-ERF affiliates to
submit proposals that enhance the understanding of a variety of labor market
challenges and issues relevant to the region. 
 
Deadline for submissions: 15 December 2016. Information:
http://erf.org.eg/2016/09/28/comparative-labor-and-human-development-research-using-labor-market-panel-surveys-data/
 
 
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19. China Grant related to Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria; U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP)
 
USIP's China grant is a new initiative starting in 2017 that explores China's impact
on conflict dynamics, particularly in Afghanistan, Iraq, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan,
South Sudan, and Syria. The China grant supports projects that promote education,
training, dialogue, and capacity building for peacemakers in the United States,
China, and third countries.
 
Deadline for application: 26 December 2016. Information:
http://chinaandthemiddleeast.blogspot.de/2016/11/new-china-grant-at-us-institute-of-peace.html

 
 
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20. Award for Research on Ankara 
 
The Vehbi Koc Ankara Studies Research Center (VEKAM) has issued a call for
scientific research on the urban development of Ankara, the social, institutional
and economic history as well as culture and cultural heritage of Ankara and its
surroundings, and folklore and intangible cultural heritage of Ankara and the
region. 5 research projects will be financially supported by up to TRY 10,000.
 
Deadline for application: 7 January 2017. Information:
https://vekam.ku.edu.tr/en/content/call-vekam-research-award 
 
 
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21. Peer Reviewers for New "Journal on Muslim Philanthropy and Civil Society (JMPCS)"
 
JMPCS needs reviewers for its inaugural issue. We are looking for scholars - across
all disciplines - who have an interest in religious studies, civil society,
nonprofit management, social movements, philanthropy or civic engagement to
participate in the double blind peer review process. The JMPCS will be an open
access journal hosted by the Indiana University-Purdue University, which is home to
the Lilly School of Philanthropy.
 
If you are interested in being a peer reviewer, please contact Dr. Sabith Khan,
Managing Editor at mailto:khanpgg@vt.edu 
 
 
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22. Call for Papers on "Youth" for "Middle East - Topics & Arguments (META)" #9
edited by Christoph H. Schwarz and Anika Oettler
 
We call for articles from a broad array of disciplines, including sociology,
anthropology, political science, literature studies, cultural studies, media
studies, history and economics, which critically engage with concepts of youth
related to the MENA region, or which present new empirical findings.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 20 December 2016. Information:
http://meta-journal.net/announcement/view/15 
 
 
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23. Special Issue on "Marriage and Family in the Gulf Today" of the Journal "Arabian
Humanities" (No. 10, Spring 2018)
 
This issue is edited by Françoise De Bel Air, Jihan Safar and Blandine Destremau. It
welcomes contributions on family, marriage and demographic changes in the Arab Gulf
States today, their diversity, the challenges facing families in the region, as well
as the socio-political stakes in the current context of economic and political
transition especially since 2011. 
 
Deadline for proposals: 3 January, 2017. Information: https://cy.revues.org/3170