mardi 14 février 2017

EURAMES Info Service 06/2017

CONFERENCES
 
1. International Conference: "Syria - Six Years On: From Destruction to
Reconstruction", London, 4-6 April 2017 
 
2. Colloquium: "History, Memory, Identity", Diyanet Islamic Research Institute,
Lanham, MD, 8 April 2017 
 
3. Conference: "Qur'anic Manuscript Studies: State of the Field", Central European
University, Budapest, 4-6 May 2017 
 
4. Conference: "The Medieval Mediterranean: Cultural, Religious and Economic
Exchange", Institute for Medieval Studies, Leeds, 20 May 2017 
 
5. Conference: "Reassessing Nineteenth-Century Art in Islamic Countries", University
of Vienna, 6-8 July 2017 
 
6. Workshop: "Colonial Morocco Revisited", Mediterranean Seminar, Rabat, 12-13 July
2017
 
7. Conference: "Religion and Division: Causes, Consequences and Counters",
Association for the Sociology of Religion, Montreal, 13-14 August 2017 
 
8. Conference: "Cities on the Move: Turkey and Yugoslavia in the Interwar Period",
University of Basel, 14-16 September 2017 
 
9. Workshop: "Infrastructure and the Making of Urban Space: Critical Approaches
(Focus MENA Region)", Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient, Berlin, 21-22 September 2017
 
10. International Conference: "Religion(s) and Power(s)", Vytautas Magnus
University, Kaunas, Lithuania, 5-6 October 2017
 
11. International Conference: "Women and Politics in an Age of Uncertainty: The Road
to Sustainable Democracy and Democratization", Polydiscilinary Faculty of
Ouarzazate, Ibn Zohr University, 24-26 October 2017
 
 
POSITIONS
 
12. Visiting Research Fellowship on Turkey at the Centre for Southeast European
Studies, University of Graz, Austria
 
13. Open Rank Professorship in the Field of Politics, Culture and Society of the
Contemporary Middle East, University of Leuven, Belgium
 
14. Lectureship in Middle Eastern Studies, Leiden Institute for Area Studies
 
15. Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Palestine and Palestinian Studies, Brown
University, Providence, RI
 
16. Library of Congress Mellon Fellowship for Dissertation Research in the
Humanities, Washington, DC
 
17. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Mediterranean Studies, Haifa Center for
Mediterranean History (HCMH)
 
18. Research Scholar: "Islamic Definition of the Nuclear Family in the Wake of
Modern Biomedical Technology", Georgetown University, Qatar 
 
19. Faculty Openings at the American University of Kuwait (2017/18)
 
20. Assistant Professor in Arabic, American University of Kuwait 
 
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
21. Proposals for Research Project "Localizing the SDGs: Listening to the Voices of
the 'Furthest-behind'", American University of Beirut and United Nations in Lebanon
 
22. 2 Vacancies for non-US / non-UK Applicants: 4th International Course on Shi'a
Islamic Studies, University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, 4-14 March 2017
 
23. 2nd EUMedEA Crash Course: "Managing Crises at EU Med Borders", University of
Catania, Italy, 25 June - 1 July 2017
 
24. 3-year PhD Scholarship for a Project Relating to the Pre-Modern History of the
Mediterranean, Haifa Center for Mediterranean History (HCMH) 
 
25. Chapters for Book on "State, Religion and Muslims. Between Discrimination and
Protection at the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Levels"
 
26. Articles on "Media, Identity, and Online Communities in a Changing Arab World"
for Special Issue of "New Media & Society"
 
27. Articles on "Socio-spatial Dynamics in Contemporary Iran" for Journal "EchoGeo"
 
 
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CONFERENCES
 
1. International Conference: "Syria - Six Years On: From Destruction to
Reconstruction", London, 4-6 April 2017 
 
This conference is organised by the European Centre for the Study of Extremism,
Cambridge (EuroCSE) and seeks to kick start the creation of effective dialogue, by
promoting national reconciliation across Syria.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 27 February 2017. Information:
http://www.eurocse.org/upcoming-events.html
 
 
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2. Colloquium: "History, Memory, Identity", Diyanet Islamic Research Institute,
Lanham, MD, 8 April 2017 
 
To further the conversation among increasingly specialized and differentiated
research interests in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, the colloquium will
address three broad themes: history, memory, and identity. Graduate students who are
engaged in innovative research with interdisciplinary perspectives are particularly
encouraged to apply.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 24 February 2017. Information: http://diyanetinstitute.org/
 
 
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3. Conference: "Qur'anic Manuscript Studies: State of the Field", Central European
University, Budapest, 4-6 May 2017 
 
The conference hopes to consider the new directions provided to the field of
Qur'anic studies by the digital revolution, in terms of access to the manuscripts
and tools for editing their texts, and by the new understanding of philology
accruing from digital philology.
 
Information: https://religion.ceu.edu/quranic-manuscript-conference-may-4-6-2017
 
 
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4. Conference: "The Medieval Mediterranean: Cultural, Religious and Economic
Exchange", Institute for Medieval Studies, Leeds, 20 May 2017 
 
We welcome papers from a variety of disciplines and methodological approaches
(historical, literary, and linguistic) to the problem of the Mediterranean as a
place of exchange at all levels.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 18 March 2017. Information:
https://mediterraneanconference17.wordpress.com/ 
 
 
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5. Conference: "Reassessing Nineteenth-Century Art in Islamic Countries", University
of Vienna, 6-8 July 2017 
 
We invite papers that help to reassess works, genres, media, aesthetics, artistic
processes and oeuvres in nineteenth-century art and architecture in the Islamic
world and to define formal and intellectual concepts with a view to local or
indigenous contexts and attitudes. In addition to this main topic, there will be
also a panel for presenting current research on other themes.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 1 March 2017. Information:
www.ernst-herzfeld-gesellschaft.de/files/Thema-EHG/pdf/EHG_2017_Wien_CfP_final.pdf 
 
 
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6. Workshop: "Colonial Morocco Revisited", Mediterranean Seminar, Rabat, 12-13 July
2017
 
Our goal is to promote a reassessment of the impact and meaning of the colonial
period through analyses of the environment, gender relations and the intersection of
gender with other axes of power such as race, class/prestige and sexuality,
spatial-architectural boundaries, medical and educational epistemologies and
projects, the politics of the body, rural colonial Morocco.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 12 March 2017. Information:
http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/?u=e1ae5bef9757e58afec01a89a&id=25dfde44f8&e=82aeb6c61d
 
 
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7. Conference: "Religion and Division: Causes, Consequences and Counters",
Association for the Sociology of Religion, Montreal, 13-14 August 2017 
 
This meeting is open to all topics within the sociology of religion, focusing on any
aspects of religion and division, conflict, or violence; religion and unity, peace,
justice, and other social movements. 

Deadline for abstracts: 30 April 2017. Information:
www.sociologyofreligion.com/annual-meeting/ 
 
 
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8. Conference: "Cities on the Move: Turkey and Yugoslavia in the Interwar Period",
University of Basel, 14-16 September 2017 
 
The Third Balkan Visual Meeting will explore how urban landscapes and everyday life
changed under the new national order. The main focus is on the cities which are
under investigation in the ongoing Basel SIBA project: Sarajevo, Istanbul, Belgrade,
Ankara, but also other cases are welcome. 
 
Deadline for abstracts: 20 February 2017. Information:
https://nahoststudien.unibas.ch/fileadmin/orientsem/user_upload/redaktion/Dokumente_Veranstaltungen_Infos/3rd_Balkan_Visual_Meeting_CfP.pdf

 
 
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9. Workshop: "Infrastructure and the Making of Urban Space: Critical Approaches
(Focus MENA Region)", Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient, Berlin, 21-22 September 2017
 
Topics from history, sociology, anthropology, political science, architecture, and
urban planning include:  Theoretical perspectives to infrastructure; Infrastructure
and capital; Labor forces; Municipal governments, urban planning, and concession of
public services; Gendered perspectives to infrastructure; Urban integration and
segregation; Green infrastructure. To be published in an edited volume.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 1 April 2017. Information:
www.zmo.de/Ausschreibungen/calls%20for%20papers/CfP_Infrastructure.pdf
 
 
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10. International Conference: "Religion(s) and Power(s)", Vytautas Magnus
University, Kaunas, Lithuania, 5-6 October 2017
 
The Lithuanian Society for the Study of Religions in cooperation with Latvian
Society for the Study of Religions and Estonian Society for the Study of Religions
invites proposals for this conference.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 1 April 2017. Information:
https://networks.h-net.org/node/73374/announcements/165267/cfp-religions-and-powers 
 
 
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11. International Conference: "Women and Politics in an Age of Uncertainty: The Road
to Sustainable Democracy and Democratization", Polydiscilinary Faculty of
Ouarzazate, Ibn Zohr University, 24-26 October 2017
 
The conference invites academics, researchers, students and professionals to share
their work from perspectives in gender studies, political science or other
associated disciplines. The aim of this conference is to explore the relationship
between women's empowerment and democracy/democratization. 
 
Deadline for abstracts: 20 April 2017. Information: www.icgp.fpo.ma/     
 
 
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STELLENANGEBOTE / POSITIONS
 
12. Visiting Research Fellowship on Turkey at the Centre for Southeast European
Studies, University of Graz, Austria
 
This fellowship is for junior scholars from Turkey for four months in 2017. We
encourage PhD Students, Postdocs and early career academics with research interest
in the society and politics of Turkey and Southeast Europe to apply.
 
Deadline for application: 3 March 2017. Information: Florian Bieber
 
 
 
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13. Open Rank Professorship in the Field of Politics, Culture and Society of the
Contemporary Middle East, University of Leuven, Belgium
 
The candidate must have a PhD degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies as well as an
excellent research portfolio in the field of the politics, culture and society of
the contemporary Middle East. Proficiency in English is required.
 
Deadline for applications: 18 March 2017. Information:
http://icts.kuleuven.be/apps/jobsite/vacatures/54048847 
 
 
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14. Lectureship in Middle Eastern Studies, Leiden Institute for Area Studies
 
We are interested in scholars with a PhD in Comparative Middle Eastern Studies,
Modern Middle Eastern History, Cultural Studies, Politics, or Sociology and with a
specialization in the Mashriq region and knowledge of Arabic (Vacancy number
17-021).
 
Deadline for application: 1 March 2017. Information:
http://werkenbij.leidenuniv.nl/vacatures/wetenschappelijke-functies/17-021-lectureship-in-middle-eastern-studies.html
 
 
 
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15. Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Palestine and Palestinian Studies, Brown
University, Providence, RI
 
The one-year position with a possibility of renewal for a second year is part of the
ongoing initiative "New Directions in Palestinian Studies" which seeks to critically
explore academic inquiry in this field. Candidates who thrive in an
interdisciplinary environment and whose work is informed by comparative and global
perspectives are welcome. 
 
Review of applications will begin 1 March 2017. Information:
http://watson.brown.edu/mes/
 
 
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16. Library of Congress Mellon Fellowship for Dissertation Research in the
Humanities, Washington, DC
 
To be eligible, an applicant will: be enrolled in a doctoral program in a graduate
school in the United States, plan to do dissertation research with original source
material at the Library of Congress for a period of 9-12 months, write the
dissertation in a field of the humanities or in a related element of the social
sciences. Maximum award $31,000. 
 
Deadline for application: 28 February 2017. Information:
www.clir.org/fellowships/mellon/preservation.html
 
 
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17. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Mediterranean Studies, Haifa Center for
Mediterranean History (HCMH)
 
HCMH seeks applications for two postdoctoral fellowships for the academic year
2017-18. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. by the beginning of the fellowship tenure
period, and no longer than 5 years. We expect the successful candidate to be present
on the Haifa campus and to take an active role in the academic life of HCMH. The
Fellowship offers an annual stipend of $34,000.
 
Deadline for application: 15 April 2017. Information:
http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/?u=e1ae5bef9757e58afec01a89a&id=2d5163e76e&e=82aeb6c61d
 
 
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18. Research Scholar: "Islamic Definition of the Nuclear Family in the Wake of
Modern Biomedical Technology", Georgetown University, Qatar 
 
The successful candidate will possess sufficient knowledge and expertise in the
social sciences (preferably sociology or anthropology) with a particular focus on
the Muslim world or Muslim populations. PhD in hand or expected by the start date is
required. Proficiency in Arabic language is strongly desired.
 
Deadline for application: 1 March 2017. Information:
https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Qatar_Careers/job/Qatar/Research-Scholar_JR00843

 
 
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19. Faculty Openings at the American University of Kuwait (2017/18)
 
The University is seeking terminally qualified faculty committed to excellence in
teaching, scholarly research, and service. American education or teaching experience
is preferred as is evidence of research activity.
 
Information: http://auk.edu.kw/careers/career_faculty_cas.jsp 
 
 
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20. Assistant Professor in Arabic, American University of Kuwait 
 
Candidates should have native or near-native fluency in Arabic. They should be
familiar with the Gulf region and with teaching experience in language and
literature. PhD required. Position Code No. 17- 401- MESA 01. 
 
Information: http://auk.edu.kw/careers/career_faculty_cas.jsp 
 
 
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OTHER INFORMATION
 
21. Proposals for Research Project "Localizing the SDGs: Listening to the Voices of
the 'Furthest-behind'", American University of Beirut and United Nations in Lebanon
 
This project uses a participatory action research approach in generating information
on the needs of those left 'furthest-behind' and will contribute to the localization
of the SDG agenda based on target community perceptions, needs, and priorities.
 
Deadline for proposals: 6 March 2017.  Information:
www.aub.edu.lb/ifi/Documents/tor/2017020g_callforproposal_sdg.pdf 
 
 
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22. 2 Vacancies for non-US / non-UK Applicants: 4th International Course on Shi'a
Islamic Studies, University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, 4-14 March 2017
 
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, in which
the ancient monuments and tourist attractions in the cities of Isfahan and Tehran
will be visited.
 
Information: http://shiacourse.urd.ac.ir 
 
 
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23. 2nd EUMedEA Crash Course: "Managing Crises at EU Med Borders", University of
Catania, Italy, 25 June - 1 July 2017
 
This is an advanced study and training course run by leading scholars, civil society
organizations' representatives and practitioners. It aims to support young
researchers. PhD students are invited to present their ongoing research projects. 10
full grants are available for PhD students.
 
Deadline for applications: 1 April 2017. Information:
www.dsps.unict.it/eumedea/events/crash_course_2017 
 
 
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24. 3-year PhD Scholarship for a Project Relating to the Pre-Modern History of the
Mediterranean, Haifa Center for Mediterranean History (HCMH) 
 
Starting in October 2017, the scholarships will be offered to students who will be
admitted to doctoral studies at the University of Haifa.
 
Deadline for application: 1 July 2017. Information:
http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/?u=e1ae5bef9757e58afec01a89a&id=6883890f45&e=82aeb6c61d
 
 
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25. Chapters for Book on "State, Religion and Muslims. Between Discrimination and
Protection at the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Levels"
 
The editors Dr. Melek Saral and Dr. Serif Onur Bahcecik are looking for contributors
to a peer-reviewed edited book on discrimination against and protection of Muslims
in Western countries: Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, Russia, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 14 March 2017. Information: https://goo.gl/sE9bj7 
 
 
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26. Articles on "Media, Identity, and Online Communities in a Changing Arab World"
for Special Issue of "New Media & Society"
 
What characterizes the online users' communities? What are their motivations?  How
do they perceive the role of news websites' commenting functions in promoting
political engagement? Edited by Aziz Douai, Eid Mohamed, and Adel Iskandar.
 
Deadline for abstracts:  25 March 2017. Information:
https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/nms
 
 
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27. Articles on "Socio-spatial Dynamics in Contemporary Iran"  for Journal "EchoGeo"
 
Editors: Amin Moghadam, Mina Saïdi and Serge Weber. 
 
Deadline for the articles in French or English: 6 June 2017. Information:
https://echogeo.revues.org/14757 
 
 
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