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EURAMES Info Service 09/2017

 
CONFERENCES
 
1. Conference: “State, Sovereignty and Social Space in the Arab Region: Emerging
Historical and Theoretical Approaches”, Arab Council for the Social Sciences,
Beirut, 10-12 March 2017 
 
2. Conference: “Academic Freedom, Authorianism and Turkey”, University of London, 17
March 2017 
 
3. Conference: “Arab Masculinities: Anthropological Re-Conceptions”, St. Antony’s
College, Oxford, 22 March 2017 
 
4. Conference: "Medicine, Environment and Health in the Eastern Mediterranean World
1400-1750", Christ’s College, University of Cambridge, 3-4 April 2017
 
5. Conference: “Syria: Six Years On – From Destruction to Reconstruction”, European
Centre for the Study of Extremism, Cambridge, 5-6 April 2017 
 
6. Conference: “Scripts and Scripture: Writing and Religion in Arabia, ca. 500-700
CE”, University of Chicago, 18-19 May 2017 
 
7. Ibn Khaldun Symposium: "Open Civilization – Encounters, Differences and
Uncertainties", Ibn Khaldun University, Istanbul, 19-21 May 2017
 
8. Conference: “Muslims and the City”, North American Association of Islamic and
Muslim Studies, Chestnut Hill, MA, 29 September 2017 
 
9. 18th Annual Conference of the Central Eurasian Studies Society (CESS), University
of Washington, Seattle, USA, 5-8 October 2017
 
10. Panel: “Ethnography, Misrepresentations of Islam, and Advocacy” at the 116th
American Anthropological Association Annual Meeting “Anthropology Matters!”,
Washington DC, 29 November - 3 December 2017 
 
 
POSITIONS

11. University Professor of Turkish Studies, Institute for Oriental Studies,
University of Vienna
 
12. Research Position (Focus MENA Region), Swedish Institute of International
Affairs, Stockholm 
 
13. Assistant Professor in Social and Cultural History and/or Anthropology of the
Middle East (from ca. 1800 to the present day), University of Ghent, Belgium
 
14. One-Year Visiting Position, Modern Middle East, Franklin and Marshall College,
Lancaster, PA
 
15. Lecturer in Politics (Focus Middle East), Bates College, Lewiston, ME 
 
16. Andrew W Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in History (Middle East or North Africa),
Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME
 
17. Instructor for Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures (Tenure-Track), University of
Calgary, Canada
 
18. Three Visiting Fellows, Brookings Doha Center, Qatar
 
19. Non-Resident Fellows of the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy
 
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
20. "EXCHANGE" Meetings in the Middle East and North Africa by Mideastwire.com 
 
21. Online Course: “The Emergence of the Modern Middle East – Part I”, Tel Aviv
University, 20 March 2017 
 
22. Papers for Special Issue on “Russia and the Middle East” of “Journal of Middle
Eastern Studies“ 
 
23. Action-Research Paper: "Evolution of the Salafi Movement in Tunisia"
 
24. Articles for "Syrian Studies Association Bulletin"
 
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CONFERENCES
 
1. Conference: “State, Sovereignty and Social Space in the Arab Region: Emerging
Historical and Theoretical Approaches”, Arab Council for the Social Sciences,
Beirut, 10-12 March 2017 
 
Conference program:
www.theacss.org/uploads/cke_documents/ACSS-Third-Conference-Program-En-Ar.pdf  
 
 
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2. Conference: “Academic Freedom, Authorianism and Turkey”, University of London, 17
March 2017 
 
We invite the university community, journalists, activists, politicians, and all
concerned individuals to join us in this effort to defend academic freedom and
freedom of speech and think about ways to organise solidarity to support scholars
and journalists at risk.
 
Information:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/academic-freedom-authoritarianism-and-turkey-tickets-32045777784?aff=es2

 
 
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3. Conference: “Arab Masculinities: Anthropological Re-Conceptions”, St. Antony’s
College, Oxford, 22 March 2017 
 
This vanguard event has a concrete agenda to re-engage MENA feminist anthropology
with the anthropology of men and launch the new field of Anthropological
Reconceptions of Arab Masculinities.
 
Information: https://arabmasculinities.wixsite.com/arabmasculinities 
 
 
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4. Conference: "Medicine, Environment and Health in the Eastern Mediterranean World
1400-1750", Christ’s College, University of Cambridge, 3-4 April 2017
 
Focusing on southern Europe and eastern Mediterranean, the Mamluk Kingdom, and the
Ottoman Empire, we will reconstruct the healthscape of this region in the early
modern period, exploring its medical unity and disunity and the human and
environmental factors that played a part in it.
 
Registration and program:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/medicine-environment-and-health-in-the-eastern-mediterranean-world-1400-1750-tickets-32272100722
 
 
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5. Conference: “Syria: Six Years On – From Destruction to Reconstruction”, European
Centre for the Study of Extremism, Cambridge, 5-6 April 2017 
 
This conference is not only timely and imperative, but it also seeks to kick start
the creation of effective dialogue, by promoting national reconciliation across
Syria.
 
Extended deadline for abstracts: 6 March 2017. Information:
www.eurocse.org/upcoming-events.html 
 
 
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6. Conference: “Scripts and Scripture: Writing and Religion in Arabia, ca. 500-700
CE”, University of Chicago, 18-19 May 2017 
 
The conference deals with Arabian epigraphy and religious traditions and their
relation to the emergence of the Qur’ān.  It aims to explore the question “How is it
that a sacred scripture, the Qur’ān, coalesced in a region that apparently lacked an
established script?”
 
Information:
https://cmes.uchicago.edu/page/scripts-and-scripture-language-and-religion-arabia-circa-500-700

 
 
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7. Ibn Khaldun Symposium: "Open Civilization – Encounters, Differences and
Uncertainties", Ibn Khaldun University, Istanbul, 19-21 May 2017
 
We encourage studies that focus on reflections of Ibn Khaldun’s thoughts on today’s
world and the applied analysis of his model. The symposium is open to academic
contributions in Turkish, English and Arabic.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 6 March 2017. Information:
http://symposium.ihu.edu.tr/index.en.php 
 
 
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8. Conference: “Muslims and the City”, North American Association of Islamic and
Muslim Studies, Chestnut Hill, MA, 29 September 2017 
 
How might a “traditional” Islamic city function in today’s digital age and address
issues from natural and social science perspectives? Can it be instrumental in
addressing the socio-economic and cultural identity crises in the modern Muslim
world of the 21st century? What role can Islamic ideals of the “city” play in
addressing the destruction brought on by wars?
 
Deadline for abstracts: 6 March 2017. Information:
www.hs.ias.edu/sites/hs.ias.edu/files/Events/NAAIMS%20Call%20for%20Papers%20%20-%20Muslims%20and%20the%20City%202017.pdf

 
 
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9. 18th Annual Conference of the Central Eurasian Studies Society (CESS), University
of Washington, Seattle, USA, 5-8 October 2017
 
We invite submissions relating to all aspects of humanities and social science
scholarship. The geographic domain of Central Eurasia encompasses Central Asia, the
Caucasus, Iran, Afghanistan, Tibet, Mongolia, Siberia, Inner Asia, the Black Sea
region, the Volga region, and East and Central Europe. Practitioners and scholars in
all fields with an interest in this region are encouraged to participate.
 
Extended deadline for proposals: 7 March 2017. Information:
https://cess.memberclicks.net/annual-conf 
 
 
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10. Panel: “Ethnography, Misrepresentations of Islam, and Advocacy” at the 116th
American Anthropological Association Annual Meeting “Anthropology Matters!”,
Washington DC, 29 November - 3 December 2017
 
Our panel aims to bring together scholars working on Islam and Muslims in various
regions to participate in a sustained conversation about the relevance of
ethnography to correcting misrepresentations and misunderstandings of Islam and
advocating for Muslims. 
 
Deadline for abstracts: 31 March 2017. Information:
https://networks.h-net.org/node/73374/announcements/169347/cfp-aaa-2017-ethnography-misrepresentations-islam-and-advocacy
 
 
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POSITIONS
 
11. University Professor of Turkish Studies, Institute for Oriental Studies,
University of Vienna
 
In its main research fields, the chair is to cover the development of the Ottoman
Empire and Turkey (18th century to the present) within the framework of history and
in addition cultural studies or literary studies.
 
Deadline for application: 31 March 2017. Information:
https://personalwesen.univie.ac.at/fuer-mitarbeiterinnen/professorinnen/job/english/singleview/article/at-the-faculty-of-philological-and-cultural-studies-of-the-university-of-vienna-the-position-of-a-un-3/?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=11945&cHash=44008a637a5ba9f6fd57d5a8d7d022f9
 
 
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12. Research Position (Focus MENA Region), Swedish Institute of International
Affairs, Stockholm 
 
Qualified applicants have been awarded a doctoral degree in a discipline relevant
for international studies. We are primarily looking for younger scholars at the
postdoc level. The most important merits are your scientific achievements and
promise, as evidenced particularly by your PhD thesis, as well as your
internationally peer-reviewed publications. 
 
Deadline for application: 1 May 2017. Information:
www.ui.se/eng/news/aktuellt/call-for-applications-five-research-positions-60-80-3-years-swedish-institute-of-international-affai.aspx

 
 
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13. Assistant Professor in Social and Cultural History and/or Anthropology of the
Middle East (from ca. 1800 to the present day), University of Ghent, Belgium
 
The applicant should have a proven track record of research and publications in the
afore-mentioned academic field. The position will start on 1 October 2017.
 
Deadline for application: 24 March 2017. Contact Professor Andreas Niehaus,
 
 
 
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14. One-Year Visiting Position, Modern Middle East, Franklin and Marshall College,
Lancaster, PA
 
The Department of History at Franklin & Marshall College invites applications for a
one-year visiting position in the history of the modern Middle East, beginning Fall
2017. The rank will be Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor depending
on qualifications; candidates should have or be close to completing the Ph.D.
Teaching experience is required.
 
Deadline for application: 20 March 2017. Information:
https://apply.interfolio.com/40797
 
 
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15. Lecturer in Politics (Focus Middle East), Bates College, Lewiston, ME 
 
The Department of Politics invites applications for a one-year visiting position
focusing on Comparative Politics with a specialty in politics of the Middle East
starting in the fall of 2017.  Candidates should have a Ph.D. completed or nearly
complete.
 
Review of applications will begin 10 March 2017 and continue until position is
filled. Information: https://apply.interfolio.com/40843    
 
 
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16. Andrew W Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in History (Middle East or North Africa),
Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME
 
The two-year position will begin July 1, 2017. Preference is given for candidates
who can offer curricular coverage of the twentieth century.
 
Review of applications will begin 10 March 2017. Information:
https://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/3823 
 
 
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17. Instructor for Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures (Tenure-Track), University of
Calgary, Canada
 
The successful candidate will have a PhD or MA in Arabic Language, Linguistics or
Literature, with expertise in language pedagogy and native or near native fluency in
Arabic. The ideal candidate will also show evidence of excellent achievement in
teaching. An ability to teach other languages of the Muslim World would be
considered an asset.
 
Deadline for application: 15 March 2017. Information:
http://mideast.unc.edu/university-of-calgary-instructor-arabic-language-and-muslim-cultures-tenure-track/

 
 
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18. Three Visiting Fellows, Brookings Doha Center, Qatar
 
The BDC is an overseas center of the Brookings Institution that advances
high-quality, independent policy analysis and research on the Middle East. For 9-12
months, Visiting Fellows conduct individual research, interact with policymaking
communities, and present their research at a seminar. They receive a grant to cover
the costs of living, travel, and research.
 
Deadline for application: 1 May 2017. Information:
https://careers-brookings.icims.com/jobs/1410/visiting-fellow%2c-brookings-doha-center/job
 
 
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19. Non-Resident Fellows of the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy
 
TIMEP informs international policymakers on the MENA region. Fellows should be
mid-career professionals for proposed work in Libya, Syria, Iraq, and Egypt, as well
as regional, transnational, and comparative studies.
 
Deadline for application: 14 April 2017. Information:
https://timep.org/non-resident-fellowships/ 
 
 
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OTHER INFORMATION
 
20. "EXCHANGE" Meetings in the Middle East and North Africa by Mideastwire.com 
 
During their stay, typically lasting five days to one week, participants from around
the world listen to and question leading intellectuals, activists and politicians
representing an array of different points of view in a specific country. 
 
UPCOMING EXCHANGES:
-- April 12-16: The 1st Yemen Exchange (Hosted in Beirut)
-- June 18-25: The 18th Beirut Exchange (Hosted in Beirut)
-- July 1-8: The 9th Tunis Exchange (Hosted in Tunis)
-- July 9-16: The 1st Erbil Exchange (Hosted in Erbil)
-- June/July/August: Summer Arabic in Tunis
-- TBA: May 21-25 - The 1st Libya Exchange (Hosted in Tunis)
 
Information: www.thebeirutexchange.com 
 
 
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21. Online Course: “The Emergence of the Modern Middle East – Part I”, Tel Aviv
University, 20 March 2017 
 
This course will discuss the emergence of the modern Middle East from the fall of
the Ottoman Empire, at the end of the First World War to the present. 
 
Information: www.coursera.org/learn/modern-middle-east-1 
 
 
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22. Papers for Special Issue on “Russia and the Middle East” of “Journal of Middle
Eastern Studies“ 
 
We are particularly interested in manuscripts that cover Russia’s foreign policy
towards Turkey, Russia-Iran alliance and Russia’s involvement in Syria. 
 
Deadline for abstracts: 10 March 2017. Information:
www.orsam.org.tr/index.php/Content/news/1?c=orsam%7Cenglish 
 
 
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23. Action-Research Paper: "Evolution of the Salafi Movement in Tunisia"
 
The Cordoba Foundation of Geneva invites applications for an action-research paper
from scholars involved in policy research connected to conflict transformation
issues in the MENA region, on the evolution of the Salafi movement in Tunisia. CHF
6000 will be granted for this action-research paper.
 
Deadline for applications: 3 March 2017   Information:
http://cordoue.ch/component/k2/item/501-call-for-applications-action-research-paper-evolution-of-the-salafi-movement-in-tunisia

 
 
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24. Articles for "Syrian Studies Association Bulletin"
 
Feature, news, and research article proposals are invited for the forthcoming Spring
2017 issue, covering issues of contemporary or historic interest in Bilad al-Sham
and modern Syria.
 
Deadline for final articles: 15 April 2017. Information:
www.facebook.com/syrianstudies/
 

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