EURAMES Info Service 21/2017

CONFERENCES
 
1. International Workshop: "Talking Colors in Turkey and Beyond", University of
Cologne, 2-4 June 2017 
 
2. Conference: "Freedom of Speech and Higher Education: The Case of the Academic
Boycott of Israel", Trinity College Dublin, 12 September 2017
 
3. Research Workshop "Multiplicity of Divisions: Boundaries and Borders of the
Habsburg, Ottoman, and Russian Empires in the 19th - Early 20th Century", History
Faculty, Kharkiv, Ukraine, 28-29 September 2017
 
4. Conference: "Renewal of Islamic Thought: Contemporary Issues", International
Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), Herndon, Virginia, 23-24 October 2017

5. Third International Conference on "Arabic Computational Linguistics
(ACLing2017)", British University in Dubai, 5-6 November 2017
 
6. Symposium: "Tourism: The Phenomenon and its Socio-Economic Consequences",
Tunisian-Mediterranean Association for Historical, Social and Economic Studies,
Tunis, 28-30 November 2017 
 
 
POSITIONS
 
7. Senior Research Fellow / Research Fellow, German Institute of Global and Area
Studies, Hamburg 
 
8. Visiting Professor of Migration Politics with a Focus on Europe/EU, University of
Vienna
 
9. 1-Year Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Religious Studies, Central European
University, Budapest, Hungary
 
10. Open Rank Faculty Position in Islamic Studies, Stanford University
 
11. Postdoctoral Research Associate on the "Political Economy of the Gulf and its
Relations with East Asia", Princeton University
 
12. 2017/2018 Fellowship, Yale Law School
 
13. Post-Doc Fellowships 2017/2018, Orient-Institut Beirut
 
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
14. Financial Support by ERF for Research on "The Political Economy of State
Business Relations and of Growth in the MENA Region"
 
15. Summer Course on Shi'i Islamic Studies, University of Religions and
Denominations (URD), Qom, Iran, 21-27 August 2017
 
16. Autumn School: "Social Policy in Oil-Based Economies", University of Tehran, 28
October - 4 November 2017
 
17. Articles for "Islamophobia Studies Yearbook 2017"
 
18. Research Papers for Book Project and Seminar: "Migration and Islamic Ethics:
Issues of Residence, Naturalization and Citizenship", Doha, 28-30 January 2018
 
 
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CONFERENCES
 
1. International Workshop: "Talking Colors in Turkey and Beyond", University of
Cologne, 2-4 June 2017 
 
The workshop discusses how individuals, groups and organizations have been affected
by the color-coding ascriptions, discrimination and racism, as well as if and how
these developments have contributed to socio-cultural division within Turkish
society.
 
Information:
http://orient.phil-fak.uni-koeln.de/sites/orientalistik/Konferenzen_und_Vortraege/Talking_Colors_Workshop_Program170517.pdf

 
 
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2. Conference: "Freedom of Speech and Higher Education: The Case of the Academic
Boycott of Israel", Trinity College Dublin, 12 September 2017
 
The conference does not propose to debate the pros and cons of the academic boycott
of Israel but rather to make links and draw lessons about the role of the public
university in fostering academic freedom, and the freedom to express critical, even
if controversial views.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 1 July 2017. Information:
https://academicfreedomconference.wordpress.com/about/
 
 
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3. Research Workshop "Multiplicity of Divisions: Boundaries and Borders of the
Habsburg, Ottoman, and Russian Empires in the 19th - Early 20th Century", History
Faculty, Kharkiv, Ukraine, 28-29 September 2017

The workshop will serve as a platform for discussions on the imperial past of East
Central Europe and the Black Sea Region in terms of boundaries and borders.

Deadline for application: 10 July 2017. Information:
https://ethnickh.wordpress.com/2017/05/12/cfp-research-workshop-multiplicity-of-divisions/
 
 
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4. Conference: "Renewal of Islamic Thought: Contemporary Issues", International
Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), Herndon, Virginia, 23-24 October 2017

The conference is held in honor of Shaykh Dr. Taha Jabir Alwani (1935-2016), one of
the IIIT pioneers and a major Muslim thinker. The conference will focus on major
ideas and issues Dr. Alwani developed and contributed to during his rich academic
career.

Deadline for abstracts: 31 May 2017. Information:
http://www.iiit.org/conference-in-honor-of-dr-taha-jabir-alwani.html
 
 
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5. Third International Conference on "Arabic Computational Linguistics
(ACLing2017)", British University in Dubai, 5-6 November 2017

ACLing2017 invites researchers from academia and industry to submit their papers on
recent, unpublished research that addresses theoretical aspects, algorithms, and
architectures of Arabic Natural Language Processing systems. Papers describing the
creation of resources, as well as survey and discussion papers, are also welcomed

Deadline for papers: 15 June 2017. Information: http://www.acling2017.org/
 
 
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6. Symposium: "Tourism: The Phenomenon and its Socio-Economic Consequences",
Tunisian-Mediterranean Association for Historical, Social and Economic Studies,
Tunis, 28-30 November 2017 
 
The theme could be approached from different perspectives, which include the
phenomenon of tourism, the economic dimension of tourism and the socio-cultural
dimension of tourism.  
 
Deadline for abstracts: 30 June 2017. Information:
http://mailchi.mp/mediterraneanseminar/cfp-tunisian-mediterranean-association-28-30-november-tunis?e=82aeb6c61d

 
 
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POSITIONS
 
7. Senior Research Fellow / Research Fellow, German Institute of Global and Area
Studies, Hamburg 
 
Applications are invited for a full-time tenured / tenure-track position, preferably
starting 1 January 2018. Doctorate in political science, economics, or a cognate
discipline and excellent academic record are required. English-language proficiency
and additional language skills relevant to one or more of the regions researched at
the GIGA are an asset. 
 
Deadline for application: 31 May 2017. Information:
http://www.giga-hamburg.de/sites/default/files/md_pdf/170331_tenure-call-open.pdf
 
 
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8. Visiting Professor of Migration Politics with a Focus on Europe/EU, University of
Vienna 
 
This position is specifically dedicated to support a researcher, who is threatened
in his/her home country due to the content of his/her scientific work or opinions
he/she has expressed. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. and post-doctoral
experience and have a good knowledge of English and German. 
 
Deadline for application: 28 May 2017. Information:
https://inex.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/p_inex/Ausschreibung_.pdf
 
 
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9. 1-Year Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Religious Studies, Central European
University, Budapest, Hungary

Applicants should be holders of doctoral degrees received no earlier than January
2013 from relevant fields in the humanities or social sciences. Starting date:
Academic year 2017/2018.
 
Deadline for application: 30 June 2017. Information: mailto:religion@ceu-budapest.edu
 
 
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10. Open Rank Faculty Position in Islamic Studies, Stanford University

The successful applicant must demonstrate substantial evidence of creativity and
excellence in research and scholarship as well as a commitment to excellence in
teaching and advising students at both graduate and undergraduate levels. The
appointment would begin 1 September 2018.

Deadline for application: 15 September 2017. Information:
http://mesana.org/professional-opportunities/employment.html#Stanford-IslamicStds
 
 
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11. Postdoctoral Research Associate on the "Political Economy of the Gulf and its
Relations with East Asia", Princeton University

Applicants can be from the disciplines of history, politics, economics and
international relations. The appointment will be from 1 September 2017 through 31
August 2018, with the possibility of renewal.

Deadline for application: 18 June 2017. Information:
http://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/1761
 
 
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12. 2017/2018 Fellowship, Yale Law School
 
The Abdallah S. Kamel Center is currently accepting applications for a new
fellowship dedicated to examining a variety of practices affecting the lives of
Muslims living in the United States or Muslims wishing to enter the United States.
The Kamel Center invites applications from scholars and attorneys of diverse
backgrounds and academic disciplines who have completed or are near completion of an
advanced degree. 
 
Deadline for application: 1 June 2017. Information:
http://mesana.org/professional-opportunities/employment.html#YaleLawSchool 
 
 
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13. Post-Doc Fellowships 2017/2018, Orient-Institut Beirut

The fellowships are granted for up to 12 months, starting from September 2017. One
of the aims of the fellowships is to enhance cooperation with academic institutions
in the region.

Deadline for application: 15 June 2017. Information:
http://www.orient-institut.org/support/scholarships/post-doc-fellowships/
 
 
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OTHER INFORMATION
 
14. Financial Support by ERF for Research on "The Political Economy of State
Business Relations and of Growth in the MENA Region"

The proposals may address many sub-themes, focusing on a specific country, examining
a country over time, or comparing multiple countries in the region, as per the terms
outlined through the below link. Quantitative and mixed-methods work are both
eligible. 
 
Deadline for submissions: 1 June 2017. Information:
http://erf.org.eg/2017/04/19/the-political-economy-of-state-business-relations-and-of-growth-in-the-mena-region-phase-ii/

 
 
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15. Summer Course on Shi'i Islamic Studies, University of Religions and
Denominations (URD), Qom, Iran, 21-27 August 2017

The course will combine the academic examination of Shi'i thought that existed for
1400 years, as well as the current political, social, and religious concern of Shi'a
society in Iran. Language: English

Early registration deadline: 30 June 2017. Information:
http://shiacourse.urd.ac.ir/; Email: shiacourse@urd.ac.ir 
 
 
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16. Autumn School: "Social Policy in Oil-Based Economies", University of Tehran, 28
October - 4 November 2017
 
The Economics of the Middle East Research Group of Philipps-Universität Marburg in
cooperation with the University of Tehran, Tarbiat Modares University and Ferdowsi
University of Mashhad is inviting  highly motivated applications (Advanced Bachelor,
Master, Ph.D.) from the four universities for the 2017 Autumn School (supported by
the German Academic Exchange Service, DAAD).
 
Deadline for application: 31 May 2017. Information: narem@uni-marburg.de
 
 
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17. Articles for "Islamophobia Studies Yearbook 2017"
 
The Yearbook is an interdisciplinary journal and welcomes analysis from various
disciplines. Diverse conceptions of anti-Muslim racism, Islamophobia, Orientalism,
etc. are welcome.
 
Deadline for application: 1 July 2017. Information:
http://jahrbuch-islamophobie.de/call_for_papers/#english
 
 
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18. Research Papers for Book Project and Seminar: "Migration and Islamic Ethics:
Issues of Residence, Naturalization and Citizenship", Doha, 28-30 January 2018
 
The Research Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics (CILE) is inviting scholars
to submit their research papers to a closed three-day seminar as part of a
publication project in collaboration with Brill Publishers.
 
Deadline for abstracts in English or Arabic: 5 June 2017. Information:
mailto:rjureidini@hbku.edu.qa