[Bilimsel Haber] Call for Abstract Writers (Muslim Civilisations Abstracts)

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Call for Abstract Writers 

The MCA project (Muslim Civilisations Abstracts) was conceived as a means
of furthering the study of Muslim societies and civilisations by accessing
scholarly literature in various languages. The aim is to strengthen and
share such knowledge across linguistic and cultural divides. 

The MCA will provide systematic bibliographic indices and abstracts of
works concerning Muslim civilisations, published in most of the languages
and countries of the world. These will be selected works of scholarship,
involving original research and analysis, advances in relevant methodology
and/or creative contributions to the understanding of intellectual and
social problems affecting Muslims. The abstracts, written in English by 
scholars, expert in the relevant subjects, will be provided in time in six
other languages: Arabic, Bengali, Malay/Indonesian, Persian, Turkish and
Urdu. The first phase (2006-08) is a substantial and comprehensive
annotated bibliography of modern encyclopædias on and from the Muslim
world. 

Further details of the project can be found on the Institute¹s website at 
http://www.aku.edu/ismc/abp-d.shtml . 

Key Responsibilities 

Aga Khan University Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations
(AKU-ISMC) in London requires immediately, free-lance abstractors for the
Muslim Civilisations Abstract Project. The incumbents are required to
survey and write brief abstracts of encyclopaedias and other academic
documents selected by the Institute. 

Requirements 

PhD and research experience in Middle Eastern, Indian, Oriental or Islamic
Studies. [PhD candidates who have completed an MA/MPhil and who are well
advanced in their doctoral research will be considered]; 

Excellent proficiency in English and at least one of the following
languages: Arabic, Malay/Indonesian, Persian, Turkish, Urdu. Knowledge of
additional European and Asian languages, particularly Central Asian
languages and Russian, will be an asset; 

Good computer skills are required; 

To Apply 

Candidates should send a brief letter and a curriculum vitae by November 7,
2007 to: 

Ms Karena Avedissian 
Administrative Assistant (MCA) 
Aga Khan University 
4 Bedford Square 
London WC1B 3RA 
Fax: 020 7907 1030 
Email: ismc.mca at aku.edu 

Disclaimer 
AKU-ISMC is part of Aga Khan University (AKU), an international university
with operations in ten countries. By submitting an application to AKU-ISMC
you agree to revoke your rights under the Data Protection Act 1998 thereby
permitting ISMC to share the contents of your application with relevant
colleagues at our headquarters institution AKU Karachi, and with its
nominated agents for the purpose of completing this recruitment exercise.
AKU-ISMC does not communicate with candidates unless they are to be
short-listed for interview. 


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