Postdoctoral Research Fellowship:”The Here and the Hereafter in Islamic Traditions” (HHIT), UK

September 4, 2010
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Postdoctoral Fellowship, Research, The Here and the Hereafter in Islamic Traditions, UK

Job Description: 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 be working for of one of the top employers in Edinburgh, with over 10,000 people spread across a wide range of academic and supporting roles.

This fixed term (45 months) full-time post forms part of a team working on a European Research Council Starting Grant research project entitled ‘The here and the hereafter in Islamic traditions’ (HHIT), led by Dr Christian Lange, Lecturer in Islamic Studies. The research team will also include two doctoral researchers. A willingness to work in a team is essential for this post.

The post-holder will report to Dr Christian Lange and be based within the School of Divinity.

The post-holder will be expected to:

*prepare a scholarly monograph on the broad topic of Islamic eschatology in one of the following areas: material culture/art, theology/law, mysticism/philosophy, and Islamic modernity;

*publish research results in the form of several articles or book chapters;

*engage in knowledge transfer by presenting research results at scholarly meetings, both national and international;

*assist with the arrangements of various symposia and conferences as appropriate;

*manage the project’s website;

*assist with HHIT general administration as required

Personal Attributes

*Excellent presentation and communication skills

*Excellent organizational skills

*Versatility and flexibility in research methods

*Ability to work as part of a team

*Enthusiasm for and commitment to the project

Application Deadline:  17 September 2010

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