Deadline: 12 November 2010
THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF LITERATURES, LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
Centre for the Advanced Study of the Arab World (CASAW)
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Minority Identities in the Arab World
(FULL-TIME, FIXED-TERM)
SALARY SCALE: £29,853 - £35,646 GRADE: UE07
CLOSING DATE: 12 November 2010
VACANCY REFERENCE: 3013511
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
Job Description
The University of Edinburgh is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Minority Identities in the Arab World, within the Centre for the Advanced Study of the Arab World (CASAW), to begin January 2011. This post is a one-year fixed term contract.
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct and present research engaging with aspects of the emergence and development of minority communities in the Arab Middle East from the 19th century to the present day, addressing issues of statelessness and the creation of refugee communities. S/he will contribute to the work of CASAW through undertaking teaching and administrative duties and play a part in promoting the Centre's existing and upcoming teaching and outreach programmes. The post would be ideal for a recent PhD graduate in the history or politics of the Arab world, or any other relevant discipline.
The ideal post holder will have an established record or potential in achieving excellence in research and publication. A knowledge of Arabic and teaching experience is desirable.
Environment
The Centre for the Advanced Study of the Arab World comprises a consortium of the Universities of Edinburgh, Durham and Manchester. CASAW brings together world-class scholars from the three universities and provides a coordinated approach to teaching and research dealing with the Arab world at postgraduate and postdoctoral level. In Edinburgh, CASAW operates in partnership with the department of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, a dynamic department committed to excellence in teaching and research, with a distinguished record in Islamic Studies and the interdisciplinary study of the Middle East, as well as the new Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World.
Conditions of Employment
The candidate appointed will be eligible to contribute to the University's Superannuation Scheme (USS), for which the current contribution is 6.35% of annual salary with the University contributing a sum equal to 14% of annual salary to USS.
The University
The University of Edinburgh has been instrumental in shaping history for over 400 years. An exciting, vibrant, research led academic community we offer opportunities to work with leading international academics whose visions are shaping tomorrow's world. Our 22 Schools, spread across 3 Colleges, offer over 350 undergraduate and 160 postgraduate courses to more than 20,000 students each year. As a member of staff, you will not only be part of one one of the World's top Universities, but also part of one of the top employers in Edinburgh, with over 10,000 people spread across a wide range of academic and supporting roles.
Equality and Diversity
Please complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form and return in the separate prepaid envelope.
Application Procedure
Please follow the on-line application procedure at www.jobs.ed.ac.uk. Alternatively, call our recruitment line on 0131 650 2511 or email jobs@ed.ac.uk for an application pack. Please complete and return the Application form to Sophie Lowry, School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, CASAW, 19 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LD, by the closing date of 12 November 2010. References will be taken up in advance of interviews unless candidate states otherwise.
Applicants should upload a 1000-word research proposal, a CV and covering letter to their online application.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held in Edinburgh in late November or early December 2010.
Informal enquiries as appropriate can be made to Professor Marilyn Booth (M.Booth@ed.ac.uk).
Please quote reference no: 3013511
More information here.
THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF LITERATURES, LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
Centre for the Advanced Study of the Arab World (CASAW)
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Minority Identities in the Arab World
(FULL-TIME, FIXED-TERM)
SALARY SCALE: £29,853 - £35,646 GRADE: UE07
CLOSING DATE: 12 November 2010
VACANCY REFERENCE: 3013511
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
Job Description
The University of Edinburgh is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Minority Identities in the Arab World, within the Centre for the Advanced Study of the Arab World (CASAW), to begin January 2011. This post is a one-year fixed term contract.
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct and present research engaging with aspects of the emergence and development of minority communities in the Arab Middle East from the 19th century to the present day, addressing issues of statelessness and the creation of refugee communities. S/he will contribute to the work of CASAW through undertaking teaching and administrative duties and play a part in promoting the Centre's existing and upcoming teaching and outreach programmes. The post would be ideal for a recent PhD graduate in the history or politics of the Arab world, or any other relevant discipline.
The ideal post holder will have an established record or potential in achieving excellence in research and publication. A knowledge of Arabic and teaching experience is desirable.
Environment
The Centre for the Advanced Study of the Arab World comprises a consortium of the Universities of Edinburgh, Durham and Manchester. CASAW brings together world-class scholars from the three universities and provides a coordinated approach to teaching and research dealing with the Arab world at postgraduate and postdoctoral level. In Edinburgh, CASAW operates in partnership with the department of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, a dynamic department committed to excellence in teaching and research, with a distinguished record in Islamic Studies and the interdisciplinary study of the Middle East, as well as the new Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World.
Conditions of Employment
The candidate appointed will be eligible to contribute to the University's Superannuation Scheme (USS), for which the current contribution is 6.35% of annual salary with the University contributing a sum equal to 14% of annual salary to USS.
The University
The University of Edinburgh has been instrumental in shaping history for over 400 years. An exciting, vibrant, research led academic community we offer opportunities to work with leading international academics whose visions are shaping tomorrow's world. Our 22 Schools, spread across 3 Colleges, offer over 350 undergraduate and 160 postgraduate courses to more than 20,000 students each year. As a member of staff, you will not only be part of one one of the World's top Universities, but also part of one of the top employers in Edinburgh, with over 10,000 people spread across a wide range of academic and supporting roles.
Equality and Diversity
Please complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form and return in the separate prepaid envelope.
Application Procedure
Please follow the on-line application procedure at www.jobs.ed.ac.uk. Alternatively, call our recruitment line on 0131 650 2511 or email jobs@ed.ac.uk for an application pack. Please complete and return the Application form to Sophie Lowry, School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, CASAW, 19 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LD, by the closing date of 12 November 2010. References will be taken up in advance of interviews unless candidate states otherwise.
Applicants should upload a 1000-word research proposal, a CV and covering letter to their online application.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held in Edinburgh in late November or early December 2010.
Informal enquiries as appropriate can be made to Professor Marilyn Booth (M.Booth@ed.ac.uk).
Please quote reference no: 3013511
More information here.
