EURAMES Info Service 37/2016

CONFERENCES
  
1. International Conference: "Heidegger in the Islamicate World", University of
Bern, 2-4 November 2016
 
2. Workshop: "Magic, Medicine, and Technology in the Mediterranean", Mediterranean
Seminar, Collegeville, MN, 11-12 November 2016 
 
3. Special Event: "Turkey- Regional & International Implications", European Centre
for the Study of Extremism (EuroCSE), Cambridge, UK, 7-8 December 2016 

4. Conference: "The Pacific Century?", International Studies Association (ISA), Hong
Kong, 15-18 June 2017
 
5. Panel:  "Forced Migration in/of Asia: Geographies, Rules, Actors, and
Hierarchies",  ISA Conference,  Hong Kong, 15-18 June 2017
  
6. Conference: "Lineage, Loyalty, and Legitimacy in Iberia and North Africa
(600-1600)", Saint Louis University & University of Chicago, Collegeville, MN, 19-21
June 2017 
 
7. 8th Annual Gulf Research Meeting, University of Cambridge, 1-4 August 2017
 
 
POSITIONS
  
8. 50-60 Max Weber Post-doctoral Fellowships & up to 20 Jean Monnet Fellowships at
the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute (EUI),
Florence, Italy
 
9. Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships in Social Policy, University of South Wales 
 
10. Assistant Professor in Medieval Mediterranean/Islamic Art History, Pomona
College, Claremont, CA 

11. Assistant Professor of Arabic, Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina
 
12. Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies, University of Southern California, Los
Angeles 
 
13. Visiting Assistant/Associate Professorship in Modern Iranian Studies, Brown
University, Providence 
 
14. 2 Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships 2017-18: "Muslim Converts and the Formation
of Islamic Civilization", University of Haifa 
 
15. Mary Fox Whittlesey Visiting Professorship in Sociology, American University of
Beirut
 
16. Director of Research and Fellow, Brookings Doha Center, Qatar
 
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CONFERENCES
 
1. International Conference: "Heidegger in the Islamicate World", University of
Bern, 2-4 November 2016
 
This conference explores various aspects of the reception of Heidegger in the
Arabic, Iranian, and Turkish intellectual context. The contributions of established
scholars and junior researchers introduce and discuss approaches to Heidegger's
philosophy that operationalize, recontextualize, or review it critically in the
light of Islamic and Islamicate traditions. 
 
Information: www.islam.unibe.ch or: HeideggerConferenceBern@gmail.com
 
 
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2. Workshop: "Magic, Medicine, and Technology in the Mediterranean", Mediterranean
Seminar, Collegeville, MN, 11-12 November 2016 
 
The Workshop is organized by the Mediterranean Seminar, the Malta Study Center and
the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library at Saint John's University in conjunction with
the Mediterranean Studies Research Collaborative, Center for Medieval Studies, and
Consortium for the Study of the Premodern World at the University of Minnesota Twin
Cities. 
 
Information:
http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e1ae5bef9757e58afec01a89a&id=580e72064c 
 
 
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3. Special Event: "Turkey- Regional & International Implications", European Centre
for the Study of Extremism (EuroCSE), Cambridge, UK, 7-8 December 2016 
 
The EuroCSE's Opening Ceremony Dinner is followed by an International Conference on
recent developments in Turkey. The Centre is requesting a call for papers that will
be selected by the EuroCSE Board of Directors, to be presented at the full day
conference.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 30 October 2016. Information:
www.eurocse.org/upcoming-events.html 
 
 
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4. Conference: "The Pacific Century?", International Studies Association (ISA), Hong
Kong, 15-18 June 2017 
 
All paper, panel, roundtable and innovative proposals on any subject related to
international studies are invited. Particularly welcome are submissions to the
theme. Travel grants are available for ISA members. 
 
Deadline for proposals: 1 October 2016. Information:
www.isanet.org/Conferences/ISA-Hong-Kong-2017


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5. Panel:  "Forced Migration in/of Asia: Geographies, Rules, Actors, and
Hierarchies", ISA Conference, Hong Kong, 15-18 June 2017
 
The Panel aims to probe the epistemological and methodological assumptions
underlying the studies of forced migration in/of Asia. 
 
Submit abstracts to Dr Umut Korkut (umut.korkut@gcu.ac.uk) and Dr Elaine Ho
(elaine.ho@nus.edu.sg) by 29 September 2016. Information:
www.isanet.org/Conferences/ISA-Hong-Kong-2017
 
 
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6. Conference: "Lineage, Loyalty, and Legitimacy in Iberia and North Africa
(600-1600)", Saint Louis University & University of Chicago, Collegeville, MN, 19-21
June 2017 
 
The aim of this sub-conference is to build on recent scholarship which has sought to
move beyond notions of "the state" as a mode of inquiry in Iberian and North African
studies, and to promote instead a more holistic, interdisciplinary approach to the
study of the politics, cultural production, and religious practices of these
regions.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 15 December 2016. Information:
http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/?u=e1ae5bef9757e58afec01a89a&id=f6209a5aca&e=82aeb6c61d
 
 
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7. 8th Annual Gulf Research Meeting, University of Cambridge, 1-4 August 2017 
 
Scholars are invited to apply to direct a workshop focusing on political, economic,
security or social issues of the Gulf region. Any proposals dedicated to the study
of the Gulf region within the context of the social sciences are welcome. 
 
Deadline for proposals: 10 October 2016. Information:
http://grm.grc.net/upload2016/Poster.pdf 
 
 
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POSITIONS
 
8. 50-60 Max Weber Post-doctoral Fellowships & up to 20 Jean Monnet Fellowships at
the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute (EUI),
Florence, Italy
 
We offer 50-60 fully funded 1 and 2 year postdoctoral fellowships to applicants in
the fields of economics, history, law and social and political sciences. The Robert
Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies offers Fellowships for the academic year 2017/18
for scholars who have obtained their doctorate more than 5 years prior to the start
of the fellowship. 
 
Deadline for application: 25 October 2016. Information on the Max Weber Program at
www.eui.eu/ProgrammesAndFellowships/MaxWeberProgramme/ApplytotheMWP/Why-Apply-Index.aspx
and on the Jean Monnet Postdoctoral Fellowships at
www.eui.eu/ServicesAndAdmin/AcademicService/Fellowships/JeanMonnetFellowships/Index.aspx

 
 
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9. Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships in Social Policy, University of South Wales 
 
The Centre for Social Policy would like to appoint three fixed term (3-year)
post-doctoral research fellows in Social Policy. We are seeking applications from
highly motivated and experienced candidates who will strengthen our research
profile. We will consider applications from candidates with research experience in
any area of Social Policy, but we would particularly welcome applications from
candidates with experience in any of the areas listed online.
 
Deadline for application: 14 October 2016. Information:
https://jobs.southwales.ac.uk/vacancies/3399/ 
 
 
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10. Assistant Professor in Medieval Mediterranean/Islamic Art History, Pomona
College, Claremont, CA 
 
Research focus in Islamic art. Creative cultural interactions between global
Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern Studies and contemporary issues encouraged. 
 
Review of applications will begin 1 January 2017. Information: ggorse@pomona.edu
 
 
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11. Assistant Professor of Arabic, Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina
 
The position is to begin fall 2017. A Ph.D. in Arabic is required. 
 
Deadline for application: 21 October 2016. Information:
www.wofford.edu/modernlanguages/arabicSearch/
 
 
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12. Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies, University of Southern California, Los
Angeles 
 
The School of Religion in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and
Sciences announces a tenure-track faculty position, to begin in the fall of 2017. We
encourage applications from candidates who specialize in Sufism and whose skill-set
include the following: solid grounding in pre-modern Islamic intellectual history,
culture and institutions; Arabic language skills; ability to trace later
developments in Islam in one or more parts of the world, including the U.S. Ph.D.
degree is required.
 
Review of applications will begin 17 October 2016. Information:
www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=53539 
 
 
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13. Visiting Assistant/Associate Professorship in Modern Iranian Studies, Brown
University, Providence 
 
The position is open to all disciplines in the humanities and the social sciences.
This is a one-year position with a strong possibility of renewal for a second year.
Scholars at the Assistant or Associate level are eligible to apply. Teaching
experience and a record of publication and professional service are desirable.
Residence in the Providence area is required for most of the duration of the
appointment.  
 
Review of applications will begin 1 November 2016. Information:
https://apply.interfolio.com/37453 
 
 
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14. 2 Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships 2017-18: "Muslim Converts and the Formation
of Islamic Civilization", University of Haifa 
 
Preference will be given to candidates who are well immersed in Islamic history and
proficient in at least two Near Eastern languages, especially, but not exclusively,
Arabic, Classical Armenian, Classical Greek, Hebrew, Middle Persian, and Syriac.
 
Deadline for application: 1 February 2017. Information:
http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e1ae5bef9757e58afec01a89a&id=1da2af8942&e=82aeb6c61d
 
 
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15. Mary Fox Whittlesey Visiting Professorship in Sociology, American University of
Beirut
 
Position with specific emphasis on the Arab world, to begin 15 August 2017. 
 
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until 15 November 2016. Information:
www.aub.edu.lb/fas/fas_home/academic-employment/Pages/academic_positions.aspx#10
 
 
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16. Director of Research and Fellow, Brookings Doha Center, Qatar
 
The Director of Research & Fellow will manage the BDC research agenda, undertake and
produce original policy-oriented research, and assist the BDC Director with
management tasks. 
 
Information:
https://careers-brookings.icims.com/jobs/1262/director-of-research-and-fellow%2c-brookings-doha-center/job