أخبار المؤتمرات ومواعيدها وفرص وظيفية

CONFERENCES

1. Fourth International Conference on Shi'i Studies, Islamic College, London, 5-6 May 2018
 2. 4th China and the Middle East Conference: "China and West Asia: Economic Development; and Social and Political Cooperation", Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University, Cappadocia, Turkey, 20-22 June 2018
3. Second Doctoral Conference in Religious Studies: "The Sacred in Conflict: Disagreement between and within Religions", Central European University, Budapest, 28-30 June 2018
4. Conference: "Innovative Approaches in Islamic Sciences and Education", Institute of Islamic Theology, University of Osnabruck, Germany, 20-22 September 2018
  
POSITIONS

5. Postdoctoral and Two Doctoral Positions on Syrian Refugees in Germany at the Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient (ZMO), Berlin
 6. PhD Candidate for Project "Between the Holy Land and the World: The Melkite Community of Palestine (1920-1950)", University of Leiden, The Netherlands 
7 Post-doctoral Position for Project "Between the Holy Land and the Mediterranean: The Arab Orthodox Community of Palestine (1920-1950)’", University of Leiden, The Netherlands 
8. Post-doctoral Researcher in Computational Social Science for Project “Hatemeter: Prevent and Combat Racism, Xenophobia and other Forms of Intolerance”, University of Toulouse
9. Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sociology, American University of Beirut
10. Non-tenure Track Assistant Professor for "Islam, Judaism, or other Global Religions in Dialogue with Christianity", Villanova University, PA
11. Visiting Assistant Professor for Middle Eastern History, Reed College, Portland, OR
12. Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Richmond
13. One-year Post-doctoral Fellowship in Modern Middle East History, Rice University in Houston, Texas
14. Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, Arab Crossroads Program, New York University Abu Dhabi
15. Program and Political Communication Manager, Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Regional Office Palestine

16. Professor-Researcher for History in the Middle East and North Africa Studies Program, El Colegio de México, Mexico City


 OTHER INFORMATION 

17. Summer School: "Navigating the Grey Zone: Complicity, Resistance and Solidarity", University of Edinburgh, 25-27 June 2018

18. Syriac Summer Course, Saint John’s University, Collegeville MN, 2 July - 2 August 2018

19. Ibrahim Abu-Lughod Award: Post-doctoral Fellowship 2018-19 at the Center for Palestine Studies, Columbia University


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 Guenter Meyer, Centre for Research on the Arab World (CERAW), University of Mainz, in cooperation with the University of Sharjah/UAE
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CONFERENCES


1. Fourth International Conference on Shi'i Studies, Islamic College, London, 5-6 May 2018
This conference will provide a broad platform for scholars in Shi’i studies to present their latest research. Papers are welcome on any aspect of Shi’i studies.
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2. 4th China and the Middle East Conference: "China and West Asia: Economic Development; and Social and Political Cooperation", Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University, Cappadocia, Turkey, 20-22 June 2018

All academic submissions should be related to contemporary themes of global studies, sociology, economics, political science, international relations, history and anthropology. Accommodation and food will be covered 19-23 June 2018.

Deadline for abstracts: 16 April 2018. Information: Dr. Tugrul Keskin (
tugrulkeskin@t.shu.edu.cn)
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3. Second Doctoral Conference in Religious Studies: "The Sacred in Conflict: Disagreement between and within Religions", Central European University, Budapest, 28-30 June 2018

Deadline for abstracts: 29 January 2018. Information: 
crsconference2018@ceu.edu
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4. Conference: "Innovative Approaches in Islamic Sciences and Education", Institute of Islamic Theology, University of Osnabruck, Germany, 20-22 September 2018

The conference has two main goals: First, to promote the interdisciplinary discussion about new approaches to re-interpret the rich legacy and history of traditional Islamic scholarship in the contemporary world. Second, to improve the quality of Islamic education and curricula for religious research and teaching institutions.

Deadline for abstracts: 31 December 2017. Information:  
https://goo.gl/KHi1Dk
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POSITIONS
5. Postdoctoral and Two Doctoral Positions on Syrian Refugees in Germany at the Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient (ZMO), Berlin

Researchers will participate in the project: "Normality and Crisis: Memories of Everyday Life in Syria as a Chance for a New Start in Germany". Candidates must hold a doctoral or master`s degree in history, social anthropology or related fields. They should be familiar with Syrian structures and conversant in Syrian Arabic.

Deadline for applications: 10 January 2018. Information: www.zmo.de/Ausschreibungen/Mitarbeiter/Ausschreibung%20Syrienprojekt%202018.pdf

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6. PhD Candidate for Project "Between the Holy Land and the World: The Melkite Community of Palestine (1920-1950)", University of Leiden, The Netherlands 
Selection criteria: (Research) MA degree in History (or a discipline closely connected with the theme of the PhD project); Written and oral fluency in English and Arabic (and a good command of French); etc.
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7. Post-doctoral Position for Project "Between the Holy Land and the Mediterranean: The Arab Orthodox Community of Palestine (1920-1950)’", University of Leiden, The Netherlands

Selection criteria: PhD degree in the Study of Humanities, Social Science, Political Science, and Religious Studies/ Theology. An excellent command of English. Knowledge of Greek, and/or Ottoman and/ or Arabic is important as well.

Deadline for application: 10 January 2018. Information:  
https://academicpositions.eu/ad/leiden-university/2017/post-doctoral-position-discipline-languages-and-culture/106455
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8. Post-doctoral Researcher in Computational Social Science for Project “Hatemeter: Prevent and Combat Racism, Xenophobia and other Forms of Intolerance”, University of Toulouse

The  position is available for 12 months and will be part of a European-wide project to develop a hate speech tool for monitoring, analyzing and tackling Anti-Muslim hatred online.

Deadline for application: 19 January 2018. Information: Contact 
Jerome.ferret@ut-capitole.frand jen.schradie@iast.fr  
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9. Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sociology, American University of Beirut

Applicants are invited whose research focus is in economic sociology or the sociology of inequalities with a comparative perspective if possible. Knowledge of the Arabic language is considered an advantage.

Deadline for application: 1 January 2018. Information: 
http://website.aub.edu.lb/fas/fas_home/academic-employment/Pages/academic_positions.aspx#33
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10. Non-tenure Track Assistant Professor for "Islam, Judaism, or other Global Religions in Dialogue with Christianity", Villanova University, PA

Deadline for application: 6 January 2018. Information: 
www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=56176
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11. Visiting Assistant Professor for Middle Eastern History, Reed College, Portland, OR
 Deadline for application: 10 January 2018. Information: https://apply.interfolio.com/47484
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12. Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Richmond

We seek an established scholar with an exceptional publication record who also thrives in teaching and mentoring in the context of an undergraduate environment in either Sociology or Cultural Anthropology.

Deadline for application: 15 January 2018. Information: 
http://jobs.richmond.edu; contact Patrice Rankineprankine@richmond.edu  
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13. One-year Post-doctoral Fellowship in Modern Middle East History, Rice University in Houston, Texas

This fellowship is renewable for a second year contingent upon successful review and completion of the first year. This position begins on 1 July 2018.

Deadline for application: 1 February 2018. Information: 
https://jobs.rice.edu/postings/12400
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14. Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, Arab Crossroads Program, New York University Abu Dhabi
 We are searching for faculty in all disciplines (particularly Anthropology, Economics, Politics or Sociology) whose research and teaching focuses on the contemporary society and politics of the Gulf and the Middle East. You must be willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
 The review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Information:https://apply.interfolio.com/47368
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15. Program and Political Communication Manager, Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Regional Office Palestine

Professional requirements: MA in political or social science, or any related field; At least 5 years of professional experience in a similar position; Identification with leftist ideas and objectives of RLS; Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic; German is an asset; etc.

Deadline for application: 10 January 2018. Information:

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16. Professor-Researcher for History in the Middle East and North Africa Studies Program, El Colegio de México, Mexico City
We seek a candidate able to teach courses in the social, political, cultural, and economic history of the Islamic world from its origins to the end of 18th century, and who has a research capacity in this field.
Deadline for application: 28 February 2018. Information: direccionceaa@colmex.mx
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OTHER INFORMATION 
17. Summer School: "Navigating the Grey Zone: Complicity, Resistance and Solidarity", University of Edinburgh, 25-27 June 2018
This event targets PhD students and early career researchers. We will explore the complexities of complicity in and resistance to systemic human rights violations. Moreover, we will consider the ethical and political value of art for shedding light on the ambiguous reality of political responsibility and fostering relations of political solidarity, bringing together perspectives from political theory, political science, law, history, sociology, cultural studies, aesthetics and art.

Deadline for application:  15 December 2017. Information:
www.pol.ed.ac.uk/greyzone/events/greyzone_summer_school_june_2018_call_for_applications
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18. Syriac Summer Course, Saint John’s University, Collegeville MN, 2 July - 2 August 2018

The audience is doctoral students or recent PhDs who can demonstrate a need to learn Syriac for their research. Costs for tuition, housing, and meals will be covered.

Deadline for application: 15 February 2018. Information: 
http://mailchi.mp/mediterraneanseminar/attend-syriac-summer-course-2-july-2-august-collegeville-mn?e=82aeb6c61d
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19. Ibrahim Abu-Lughod Award: Post-doctoral Fellowship 2018-19 at the Center for Palestine Studies, Columbia University

The year-long fellowship carries a stipend of $50,000 and includes teaching one undergraduate course. The fellow must have a PhD in hand by June 2018.

Deadline for abstracts: 28 February 2018. Information: 
www.palestine.mei.columbia.edu/cps-ial
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