[Bilimsel Haber] Fwd: Call for Applications: Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations

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From: <ismc.research at aku.edu>
Subject: Call for Applications: Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations
Date: May 17, 2011

AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF MUSLIM CIVILISATIONS
LONDON

UK RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 2011/12:CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The AKU-ISMC 2011-2012 Research Fellowship Programme offers a unique
opportunity for Fellows to pursue research within an intellectually
stimulating and supportive environment. The duration of the Fellowship
is one calendar year, commencing September 2011. During this time,
Fellows are expected to carry out research projects which relate to
one of the Institute's major research themes and to coordinate a
research workshop leading to a publication. For 2011/12 the theme
addressed will be _the Construction of Knowledge about Muslim Cultures
and Societies_. Within this broad theme, Research Fellows are sought
who will carry out research related to the topic: 'Remembering the
first century of Islam.' REMEMBERING THE FIRST CENTURY OF ISLAM The
seventh century witnessed the birth of a new religion and a new empire
in the Late Antique Near East. Fellows will explore the creation and
function today of memories about this pivotal turning point in world
history. Potential areas of research include: · Examining the roles
that memories about the first century are playing in building
national, regional, ethnic, religious, and other forms of solidarity
and belonging; · Outlining strategies that create and also destroy
shared memories about the first century in a wide variety of mediums,
including those that appeal to mass audiences, such as film and the
internet; · Contributing to theoretical reflection on memory,
identity, and knowledge about the past. Fellows should ideally have a
research interest in early Islamic history and a willingness to engage
with the theoretical literature relating to memory. Fellows will
pursue this research project and contribute to the organisation of a
workshop that aims to result in a publication. DETAILS Candidates
receive a stipend of £30000 and also a research budget of £500. A
return flight is paid for international Fellows. Please note that
accommodation in London will need to be independently organised by the
Fellow. Other benefits include: office space, access to computer
facilities, and access to AKU-ISMC's library and the libraries of
neighbouring academic institutions. During the course of this academic
year, the Institute will facilitate scholarly dialogue among the
Research Fellows and AKU-ISMC Faculty. During the course of their
Fellowship, Fellows will be expected to participate in the educational
and research programmes of the Institute by delivering occasional
lectures and seminars. Candidates should have: * A PhD in the
Humanities or Social Sciences; * A high degree of experience, interest
and competence in the research area outlined in the Call for
Applications; * A high level of proficiency in communication skills,
written and verbal; For a job description and application form, please
see the career opportunities section of the AKU-ISMC website
(http://www.aku.edu/job/onlinejobs/). Closing date for applications
for the 2011/12 programme is 30th May 2011. Shortlisted candidates
will be invited to attend an interview, to be held in early June 2011.
Successful candidates are expected to take up their post on 12th
September 2011 or soon after. More information about AKU-ISMC's
research themes can be found on our website:

http://aku.edu/ismc/research-aku-ismc.shtml

 For informal questions about the Fellowship, please contact
ismc.research at aku.edu