Fw: H-ASIA: Position Ismaili Studies, Inst. of Ismaili Studies, Research Associate

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From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
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Subject: H-ASIA: Position Ismaili Studies, Inst. of Ismaili Studies,
Research Associate

> H-ASIA
> April 15, 2011
>
>
> Position: Ismaili Studies, Research Associate, Institute of Ismaili
> Studies, London
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> From: H-Net Job Guide:
>
> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=42440
>
>
> Institute of Ismaili Studies, Department of Academic Research and
> Publications (DARP)
>
> Research Associate - Ismaili Studies
>
>
> Institution Type: Nonprofit
> Location: United Kingdom
> Position: Research Professional
>
>
> The Institute of Ismaili Studies
>
> Research Associate in Ismaili Studies
>
> Department of Academic Research and Publications
>
> Full time permanent position
>
> Salary range: c. £34,000 per annum, depending on experience
>
> The Institute of Ismaili Studies has the object of promoting scholarship
> and learning of Muslim cultures and societies, historical as well as
> contemporary, and a better understanding of their relationship with other
> societies and faiths.
>
> Your main responsibilities will be to undertake research as part of
> current and future projects related to Ismaili studies with a view towards
> preparing specific works for publication. Other duties include translating
> classical texts, preparing critical editions, organising academic projects
> (multi-author publications and conferences), and possibly also teaching at
> the Graduate Programme in Islamic Studies and Humanities of the IIS. You
> will also participate in all relevant meetings, workshops and conferences
> and in other related research at the IIS.
>
> The position requires a PhD in Islamic Studies and preference will be
> given to candidates with specialisations in the following areas related to
> Ismaili history, theology, thought and other related topics and a strong
> publication record. An advanced knowledge and experience in working with
> classical Arabic and/or Persian texts is essential. The ideal candidate
> will also possess an excellent command of the English language and
> attention to detail. Start date negotiable.
>
> Please apply online with CV plus covering letter at www.iis.ac.uk('Job
> Vacancies' link) where you can also download the job description and
> person specification.
>
> In addition, please submit the following information to Caroline Gomez in
> Human Resources at the Institute of Ismaili Studies, 210 Euston Road,
> London NW1 2DA or preferably by email to cgomez@iis.ac.uk
>
> •a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the post
> (if not already submitted)
> •three references
> •a writing sample (published or unpublished; minimum: 3,000 words)
> •a research proposal for a subject related to Ismaili/Shi`i studies
> •your doctoral thesis abstract and table of contents (including a brief
> abstract of each chapter).
>
>
> Closing date: 31 May 2011
>
> Contact: Caroline Gomez, HR Advisor
> cgomez@iis.ac.uk
>
> Website: http://www.iis.ac.uk
> Primary Category: Islamic History / Studies
>
> Secondary Categories: Religious Studies and Theology
>
> Posting Date: 04/15/2011
> Closing Date 05/31/2011
>
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