dimanche 23 avril 2017

EURAMES Info Service 16/2017

CONFERENCES

1. Conference: “Camel Cultures: Historical Traditions, Present Threats, and Future Prospects”, SOAS University of London, 29-30 April 2017

2. Workshop: “The Arabic Pasts: Histories and Historiographies”, Aga Khan University & SOAS University of London, 6 October 2017

3. 5th International Conference on Iran’s Economy, International Iranian Economic Association, Amsterdam, 8-9 March 2018


POSITIONS

4. Senior Research Fellow / Research Fellow, German Institute of Global and Area Studies, Hamburg

5. Two Non-Tenure Track Faculty Positions, Intercultural Relations & International Communication, American University, Washington DC

6. Visiting Faculty of Arabic Language and Cultures or Interdisciplinary Middle East Studies, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta

7. Associate Dean for Academic and Research, College for Humanity and Social Sciences, Hamad bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar

8. Open-Rank Professorship for the Master of Arts in "Women in Society and Development Program", College for Humanity and Social Sciences, Hamad bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar

9. Open-Rank Professorship in "Digital Humanities and Societies" (Focus on Socio-cultural Studies and Digital Technologies), College for Humanity and Social Sciences, Hamad bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar


OTHER INFORMATION

10. Financial Support by ERF for Research on "The Political Economy of State Business Relations and of Growth in the MENA Region"

11. Summer School: "Global Politics, Development and Security", Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals, 26-30 June 2017

12. Summer School: “Culture and Society in the Middle East and Arabic or Persian Language”, SOAS University of London, 19-20 July 2017

13. Summer Intensive Program: “Living Islam in the 21st Century and Beyond”, Ibn Khaldun University, Istanbul, 30 July - 25 August 2017

14. Summer School: "Academic Approaches to Peace-building and State-building in Yemen", Amman, 6 Days during Second Half of August 2017

15. NEW: "Association of Middle East Children's and Youth Studies (AMECYS)"


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Best regards,

Guenter Meyer, Centre for Research on the Arab World (CERAW), University of Mainz

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CONFERENCES

1. Conference: “Camel Cultures: Historical Traditions, Present Threats, and Future Prospects”, SOAS University of London, 29-30 April 2017

The conference will address all aspects of camel culture, past, present and future and in all continents. It will deal with both material and cultural concerns, and will cover both Dromedaries and Bactrians, in all continents, but not related species originating in the Americas. Pre-registration is required.



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2. Workshop: “The Arabic Pasts: Histories and Historiographies”, Aga Khan University & SOAS University of London, 6 October 2017

This year’s exploratory and informal workshop will reflect on methodologies, research agendas, and case studies for investigating history writing in Arabic in the Middle East and North Africa in any period from the seventh century to the present. As in previous years, the emphasis will be on informal discussion and exchange of ideas.



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3. 5th International Conference on Iran’s Economy, International Iranian Economic Association, Amsterdam, 8-9 March 2018

The purpose of this conference is to showcase the best current research on Iran’s economy and to generate information and encouragement for future high quality research in this area.

Deadline for abstracts: 28 April 2017. Information: http://media.wix.com/ugd/7f3e38_7c5a8f44f3a44f979e48cbe1d1ac00cc.pdf


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POSITIONS

4. Senior Research Fellow / Research Fellow, German Institute of Global and Area Studies, Hamburg

Applications are invited for a full-time tenured / tenure-track position, preferably starting 1 January 2018. Doctorate in political science, economics, or a cognate discipline and excellent academic record are required. English-language proficiency and additional language skills relevant to one or more of the regions researched at the GIGA are an asset.

Deadline for application: 31 May 2017. Information: http://www.giga-hamburg.de/sites/default/files/md_pdf/170331_tenure-call-open.pdf


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5. 2 Non-Tenure Track Faculty Positions, Intercultural Relations & International Communication, American University, Washington DC

This appointment is a 10-month term position and will commence August 31, 2017. Applicants should hold a PhD or the highest equivalent degree in a relevant discipline.

Review will begin immediately. Information: https://apply.interfolio.com/41562


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6. Visiting Faculty of Arabic Language and Cultures or Interdisciplinary Middle East Studies, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta

This position begins in August 2017, includes full-time professorial appointment, and is renewable for up to two years. Minimum requirements include native or near-native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic and at least one Arabic dialect; scholarly and program building achievements commensurate with title and rank; documented evidence of successful teaching, etc.

Deadline for application: 18 May 2017. Information: https://chroniclevitae.com/jobs/0000365513-01


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7. Associate Dean for Academic and Research, College for Humanity and Social Sciences, Hamad bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar

The Associate Dean will support the Dean in implementing the College's academic and research vision, including the Translation and Interpreting Institute, and will oversee the research and academic programs of the College. Applicant should have held the position of Department Chair/head or equivalent academic administrative positions for at least three years.



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8. Open-Rank Professorship for the Master of Arts in "Women in Society and Development Program", College for Humanity and Social Sciences, Hamad bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar

The successful candidate will ideally be a distinguished scholar in the areas of Middle Eastern Studies/ Women's and Gender Studies/ Political Science or closely related fields with a strong record of publications with international exposure.

Positions will be open until filled. Information: http://tii.qa/en/college-humanities-and-social-sciences-openings


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9. Open-Rank Professorship in "Digital Humanities and Societies" (Focus on Socio-cultural Studies and Digital Technologies), College for Humanity and Social Sciences, Hamad bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar

The college seeks candidates that may address interrelations and interconnectivity of studies in culture, film and media, journalism, religions, history and philosophy, gender, geo-politics and the built environments of the MENA region through digital forms and interpretations.

Positions will be open until filled. Information: http://tii.qa/en/college-humanities-and-social-sciences-openings


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OTHER INFORMATION

10. Financial Support by ERF for Research on "The Political Economy of State Business Relations and of Growth in the MENA Region"

The proposals may address many sub-themes, focusing on a specific country, examining a country over time, or comparing multiple countries in the region, as per the terms outlined through the below link. Quantitative and mixed-methods work are both eligible.



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11. Summer School in Global Politics, Development and Security, Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals, 26-30 June 2017

This is a program designed for graduate students and all those who have an interest in advanced knowledge of international security, international development and global politics issues. The objective is to offer different short courses on significant topics, taught by scholars and experts of international prestige. 

Deadline for early bird registration: 22 May 2017. Information: http://www.ibei.org/en/summer-school-in-global-politics-development-and-security_57452


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12. Summer School: “Culture and Society in the Middle East and Arabic or Persian Language”, SOAS University of London, 19-20 July 2017

This course offers an introduction to the theories and methods of studying culture and deals with the history and development of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) culture from the classical period to the present. It examines the major cultural patterns and institutions of the MENA region. It is normally offered in conjunction with Beginners Arabic.

Deadline for early bird application: 30 April 2017. Information: http://www.soas.ac.uk/lmei/summerschool/culture-and-society-in-the-middle-east-and-arabic-language/


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13. Summer Intensive Program: “Living Islam in the 21st Century and Beyond”, Ibn Khaldun University, Istanbul, 30 July - 25 August 2017

The program aims to connect scholars of the Islamic tradition with young students and professionals from a variety of disciplines to study the role of Islam in the modern world and develop perspectives and approaches rooted in the Islamic tradition to tackle the pressing issues of our time.

Deadline for application: 28 April 2017. Information: http://ihsan.academy/


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14. Summer School: "Academic Approaches to Peace-building and State-building in Yemen", Amman, 6 Days during Second Half of August 2017

The Summer School will bring together advanced academics and teachers with MA and PhD students from Germany and Yemen in order to  jointly further our knowledge of peace-building and state-building theories, fields of practice as well as approaches and challenges to peace-building and state-building (in Yemen).

Deadline for applications: 20 May 2017. Information: http://bonn-sanaa.de/portfolio/summer-school-2017-call-ioa-germany/


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15. NEW: "Association of Middle East Children's and Youth Studies (AMECYS)"

This is a private, non-profit, non-political, international association for anyone with an interest in the study of children and youth in the Middle East, North Africa and diasporic communities. Chair persons: Heidi Morrison (University of Wisconsin), Chiara Diana (IREMAM-CNRS, Aix-Marseille Université), Ben Fortna (University of Arizona), Matthew Parnell (American University in Cairo), Nazan Maksudyan (Istanbul Kemerburgaz University).

Colleagues interested in such an association and who would like to be added to the listserv should contact amecystudies@gmail.com

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