CONFERENCES
1. 11th Conference
of the Nordic Society for Middle Eastern Studies: "Breaking and Creating
Boundaries in the Middle East", University of Helsinki, 14-16 August 2019
2. Open panel on "US
Encounters with the Maghreb and the Mashreq: Inclusions, Interactions, and Turn
Aways," SDS Foreign Languages and Literatures, Ragusa, 26-28 September
2019.
3. Second
Conference of the Australian Association of Islamic and Muslim Studies (AAIMS)
on "Islam and Society: Challenges and Prospects", Western Sydney
University, 30 September - 1 October 2019
4. Journée
d'études : "Trajectoires militaires à travers les décolonisations
Moyen-Orient, Asie, Afrique XXème siècle", Aix-en-Provence, 3 octobre 2019
5. Conference:
"Words Laying Down the Law: Translating Arabic Legal Discourse", Aga
Khan University Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations, London, 7-8
October 2019
6. Workshop: “Beyond ‘Sectarianism‘? Towards an Alternative
Understanding of Identity Politics and Communal Antagonism”, University of
Cambridge, 24-25 October 2019
7. First
Biennial "Conference on Contemporary Iranian Studies", Faculty of
World Studies, University of Tehran, 10-11 November 2019
8. Colloque
: "Dynamique des langues, des discours et des cultures en contexte
méditerranéen", Tlemcen, 11-12 novembre 2019
9. Conference:
"About Life Paths that Call to Writing in the Modern Arab World",
University of Lille, 20-21 November 2019
10.
5th Annual European Symposium on Turkey:
“The Concept of Culture and its Politicization in Turkey and the Diaspora”,
University of Vienna, 29-30 November 2019
11. Colloque
: "Humour et politique dans l'espace arabe de la Nahda à
aujourd'hui", Nancy, 5-6 décembre 2019
12. Conference:
"Representing Disembarkation: Migrations, Arrivals, Territories",
Procida, Naples, 27-29 April 2020
POSITIONS
13. 6 Postdoctoral and 1 PhD
Research positions, Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient, Berlin
14. Visiting
Professorship, Kuwait Program, School of International Affairs at Sciences Po,
Paris, Spring 2020
15. PhD Studentship: Project: “Creating an Alternative Umma:
Clerical Authority and Religio-Political Mobilisation in Transnational Shii
Islam”, University of Birmingham
16. Associate
Professorship in Arab and Islamic Studies, Department of the Study of Religion,
Aarhus University
17. Two
Lecturers/Assistant Professors in Turkish Linguistics and in Modern Turkish
Literature, University of Cyprus
18. Three Home-Based Experts for Socioeconomic Study on Libya, Economic and Social Commission for
Western Asia (ESCWA)
19. Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Ottoman History,
University of California, Los Angeles
20. Lecturer
in Modern Middle Eastern History, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
OTHER INFORMATION
21. Short-Term
Research Grants, Center for Islam in the Contemporary World, Shenandoah
University
22. Grant
for Academic Study Related to Yemen, British-Yemeni Society
23. Master of Science:
"Economics of the Middle East (EMEA)", University of Marburg
24. MA in
Applied Islamic Ethics, College of Islamic Studies, Hamad Bin Khalifa
University, Doha, Qatar
25. Summer
School on "Post-Oil Economy - Debating and Working on Current Challenges
in an International Environment", Baku, Azerbaijan, 4-6 August 2019
26. Summer
Course: “Islamicate Digital Humanities for Scholars in Manuscript Studies”,
University of Hamburg, 14-18 August 2019
27.
Appel à projets scientifiques 2020,
L'Institut français d'archéologie orientale (Ifao) du Caire
28. Articles
for "Geopolitics Quarterly" in Persian and English
29.
Articles for Journal "Contemporary
Arab Affairs (CAA)"
30. Contributions to Edited
Book: "Egypt in Focus: Creativity in Adversarial Contexts"
31. 2019
Prize for Best Article, Contemporary Levant
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CONFERENCES
1. 11th Conference
of the Nordic Society for Middle Eastern Studies: "Breaking and Creating
Boundaries in the Middle East", University of Helsinki, 14-16 August 2019
The NSMES
conference will include almost 50 panels and roundtables on physical
boundaries, identity, religion, gender, immigration, minorities and many other
phenomena. We invite the audience to register to the triannual Nordic
conference on Middle Eastern studies.
Deadline for
registration: 5 August 2019.
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2. Open Panel on "US
Encounters with the Maghreb and the Mashreq: Inclusions, Interactions, and Turn
Aways," SDS Foreign Languages and Literatures, Ragusa, 26-28 September
2019.
This panel aims
at exploring US encounters, engagements, and (failed) interactions with North
Africa and the Middle East through a variety of lenses, including ethnographic,
cultural, and historical.
Deadline for
abstracts: 15 June 2019. Contact: lisa.marchi@unitn.it
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3. Second
Conference of the Australian Association of Islamic and Muslim Studies (AAIMS)
on "Islam and Society: Challenges and Prospects", Western Sydney
University, 30 September - 1 October 2019
The conference will bring together scholars from law, politics,
sociology, religious studies, geography, philosophy and theology. It will
feature international and local keynotes who are leading scholars in their
fields.
Deadline for abstracts: 14 June 2019. Contact: Professor Linda Briskman (l.briskman@westernsydney.edu.au)
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4. Journée d'études : "Trajectoires militaires à
travers les décolonisations Moyen-Orient, Asie, Afrique XXème siècle",
Aix-en-Provence, 3 octobre 2019
L'objectif de cette journée est de faire discuter
des chercheurs travaillant sur des aires différentes afin de faire émerger des
points de convergence ou de contraste et d'élargir les horizons, tout en
restant attaché à l'ancrage de la réflexion dans des réalités locales
complexes. Les propositions de communication portant sur des aspects
méthodologiques de la recherche et/ou sur des espaces hors de l'Empire français
seront donc particulièrement appréciées.
Deadline for applications: 1 June 2019.
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5. Conference:
"Words Laying Down the Law: Translating Arabic Legal Discourse", Aga
Khan University Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations, London, 7-8
October 2019
The conference aims to set up a framework for exploring the effects of
the moment of translation on how law is applied and understood in Arabic and/or
by Arabic speakers. Scholars in the disciplines legal anthropology, law and
comparative law, legal pragmatics, sociolinguistics and discourse analysis,
politics and translation studies are invited to submit their works.
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6. Workshop: “Beyond ‘Sectarianism‘? Towards an Alternative
Understanding of Identity Politics and Communal Antagonism”, University of
Cambridge, 24-25 October 2019
This workshop will bring together scholars
working on issues of individual and group identity in order to work towards
building a common conceptual and theoretical tool kit for the study of
intra-communal antagonism. Papers are welcomed from a variety of disciplinary
backgrounds, including those that focus on the conceptual, epistemological,
ontological, and ethical implications of the term “sectarianism”.
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7. First
Biennial "Conference on Contemporary Iranian Studies", Faculty of
World Studies, University of Tehran, 10-11 November 2019
Panel proposals and abstracts related to all major fields of Iranian
Studies. The themes include contemporary history, sociology, political science,
religions and theology, art, international relations, new media and
communication studies, and diaspora studies.
Deadline for abstracts: 10 June 2019. Information: https://iranianstudies.ut.ac.ir/?lang=en
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8. Colloque : "Dynamique des langues, des discours et
des cultures en contexte méditerranéen", Tlemcen, 11-12 novembre 2019
Les contributions s'inscriront dans les axes et
sous axes suivants: Productions artistiques et diversité des représentations -
Rive Sud / Rive Nord; la mer Méditerranée dans les textes littéraires; le
métissage et ses paradoxes dans l'Histoire culturelle de la Méditerranée -
altérité et discours de la différenciation; les migrants et la Méditerranée
dans les arts (littérature, cinéma, peinture).
Deadline for abstracts: 15 July 2019.
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9. Conference:
"About Life Paths that Call to Writing in the Modern Arab World",
University of Lille, 20-21 November 2019
How do different paths of life, in the modern Arab world, act as a
catalyst for writing? Three axes of communication are proposed: "Custodial
paths and writings in the modern Arab world", "Life paths of
foreigners in Arab countries: the end of the travel story and of
post-orientalism?", and "Arab life paths in foreign Arab countries:
the writings of new exiles in the Arab world".
Deadline for abstracts: 15 July 2019.
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10.
5th Annual European Symposium on
Turkey: “The Concept of Culture and its Politicization in Turkey and the
Diaspora”, University of Vienna, 29-30 November 2019
The meeting will investigate and discuss the various forms of
“cultural engineering” through history, the different discourses on culture and
the numerous practices of articulating, performing and producing culture as
well as cultural identities/resources – be it in line with or against the
cultural policy of the state. Turkey’s official cultural policies aimed at
Turkish citizens living abroad will also be a focus of the symposium.
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11. Colloque : "Humour et politique dans l'espace arabe
de la Nahda à aujourd'hui", Nancy, 5-6 décembre 2019
Le colloque a pour ambition de mettre en lumière le
rôle de l'humour en politique dans le monde arabe. Seront envisagés, au travers
de divers types de méthodologies, trois axes majeurs : Humour de la politique
et du politique, Humour et engagement politique, Langue humour et politique.
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12. Conference:
"Representing Disembarkation: Migrations, Arrivals, Territories",
Procida, Naples, 27-29 April 2020
While mainly addressing the representation of disembarkation, arrival,
and embarkation in literary writing, we welcome papers from law studies,
politics and international relations, anthropology and history linking the
figurative to wider political and legal entanglements surrounding experiences
of disembarkation on the coastlines of Europe and beyond.
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POSITIONS
13. 6
Postdoctoral and 1 PhD Research positions, Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient,
Berlin
Within the new research program "Thinking through Translocal
Entanglements: Perspectives from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East"
(2020-2024) candidates should pursue individual projects for 3-5 years in
addition to contributing actively to the overall programme of the Centre. In
addition to the disciplines already represented at ZMO, we encourage
specialists from Political Science, Sociology, Cultural Geography, and Economic
History/Economic Anthropology to apply.
Contact Dr. Silke Nagel (zmo@zmo.de)
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14. Visiting
Professorship, Kuwait Program, School of International Affairs at Sciences Po,
Paris, Spring 2020
Starting end of January 2020, 5-month contract; open to full-time
faculty members of professorial rank at their home institution. Seeking experts
on Middle East or Gulf Region in political economy, human development,
urbanism, environment, legislative cycles or health.
Application deadline: 1 September 2019.
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15. PhD Studentship in the Project: “Creating an Alternative
Umma: Clerical Authority and Religio-Political Mobilisation in Transnational
Shii Islam”, University of Birmingham
The PhD student will work on the use of new media such as global
satellite channels, based in the Middle East and in Europe, to articulate Shii
communal identities in the public arena since 2003. Fluency in Arabic is
required and a background in the relevant field of research with knowledge of
Persian desirable.
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16. Associate
Professorship in Arab and Islamic Studies, Department of the Study of Religion,
Aarhus University
We are looking for scholars with a strong research profile in the modern
or contemporary Arab or Islamic world, and with a research record that includes
research focusing on some aspect of Shia Islam in the Arab world. Research
related to globalisation, transnationalism or transregionalism which includes
aspects of Islam would also be an advantage.
Deadline for applications: 13 June 2019. Contact: Marianne Birn (mbb@cas.au.dk)
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17. Two
Lecturers/Assistant Professors in Turkish Linguistics and in Modern Turkish
Literature, University of Cyprus
Sufficient knowledge of Greek and Turkish is required. Other
requirements for appointment depend on academic rank and include prior academic
experience, research record and scientific contributions, involvement in
teaching and in the development of high quality undergraduate and graduate
curricula.
Deadline for applications: 10 June 2019.
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18. Three Home-Based Experts for Socioeconomic Study on Libya,
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA
19. Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Ottoman History,
University of California, Los Angeles
This position at the rank of assistant
professor in 16th through mid-19th century Ottoman
history will begin on 1 July 2020. All candidates should have completed their
PhD in history no later than 30 June 2020.
Deadline for applications: 15 October 2019. Information:
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF04522
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20. Lecturer
in Modern Middle Eastern History, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
One-year, non-tenure-track lectureship, commencing 1 August 2019. The
successful applicant will be able to teach World Civilization after 1500 and
upper division courses in the area of specialty. Ph.D. in history or a related
field must be in hand before the position begins.
Deadline for applications: 15 July 2019. Information: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=58500
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OTHER INFORMATION
21. Short-Term
Research Grants, Center for Islam in the Contemporary World, Shenandoah
University
Applications
are invited for short-term research grants for Summer and Fall 2020. Maximum
amount for short-term research grant is $2,500 for faculty/post-doctoral
applicants and $2,000 for graduate students. These grants are meant to support
research and writing by individual scholars and advanced graduate students in
the US and Canada. Grants could include funding for travel, research support,
publication and dissemination of results.
Deadline for
applications: 31 December 2019. Information: https://www.contemporaryislam.org/research-grants.html
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22. Grant
for Academic Study Related to Yemen, British-Yemeni Society
Applications for this £500 grant are invited from anyone carrying out
research in, or on Yemen, at a British or Yemeni University. Applicants'
nationality is irrelevant. Applications may be made to assist with study in any
subject or field, so long as it is concerned with Yemen, and is for a specific
qualification (e.g. BA, MA, PhD etc.).
Deadline for applications: 31 May 2019. Information: http://b-ys.org.uk/activities/bys-academic-grant
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23. Master of Science:
"Economics of the Middle East (EMEA)", University of Marburg
The program
offers a wide range of courses focusing on economic, social and geopolitical
issues of the Middle East and North Africa region, which equips students with
the theoretical and empirical knowledge necessary to start a professional or
academic career in this growing field of study.
Deadline for
application: 15 July 2019. Information: www.uni-marburg.de/emea
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24. MA in
Applied Islamic Ethics, College of Islamic Studies, Hamad Bin Khalifa
University, Doha
The program addresses how Islam, as a world religion with a rich moral
heritage, engages with and contributes to the global moral discourse. Its
strong interdisciplinary character combines between in-depth knowledge of both
theoretical and applied ethics rooted in the Islamic tradition.
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25. Summer
School on "Post-Oil Economy - Debating and Working on Current Challenges
in an International Environment", Baku, Azerbaijan, 4-6 August 2019
The registration process is now open to students (undergraduate,
graduate and postgraduate) from all academic backgrounds and with an interest
in sustainability and development issues, wanting to gain scientific, as well
as intercultural skills. DAAD Go East Scholarships are available for students
enrolled in a German University.
Deadline for applications: 2 June 2019. Information: http://asoiu.edu.az/az/page/44-adnsu-yay-mektebi-2019
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26. Summer
Course: “Islamicate Digital Humanities for Scholars in Manuscript Studies”,
University of Hamburg, 14-18 August 2019
This course is for graduate students and researchers who work with
manuscript materials in Arabic script and want to learn how to apply digital
technology in their research. It includes both theoretical and practical
sessions on digital encoding and editing of manuscript texts, data annotation,
search and visualization.
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27.
Appel à projets scientifiques 2020,
L'Institut français d'archéologie orientale (Ifao) du Caire
Il s'adresse à tout chercheur, français ou étranger, qui souhaite
développer des recherches dans les domaines de compétence de l'Ifao, couvrant
l'histoire de l'Égypte, de la Préhistoire à l'époque contemporaine.
Deadline for
applications: 1 July 2019. Information: http://www.ifao.egnet.net/actualites/#178
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28. Articles
for "Geopolitics Quarterly" in Persian and English
This journal considers academic papers that lie within geopolitics and
political geography disciplines. Academic papers in international relations,
political sciences, political economy, strategic sciences, international law
and political sociology and other disciplines with geopolitical approach are
also considered.
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29.
Articles for Journal
"Contemporary Arab Affairs (CAA)"
The editors of this peer-reviewed journal published by the Centre for
Arab Unity Studies and University of California Press, invite authors to submit
original multidisciplinary articles on the Arab World (5,000-7,000 words) to
the editor at caa@caus.org.lb.
Deadline for manuscripts: 31 December 2019.
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30. Contributions to Edited
Book: "Egypt in Focus: Creativity in Adversarial Contexts"
The current
socio-political situation in Egypt raises fundamental questions about the state
of the arts and the future of literature and culture in the country. This
special volume examines the complex paradoxical predicament of a seemingly
irrepressible expressive context under the thralls of an imposed gloomy hush.
It also addresses how individuals and institutions navigate the inflicted
muteness through different strategies.
Deadline for
full papers: 1 August 2019.
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31. 2019
Prize for Best Article, Contemporary Levant
The award recognises excellent research and scholarship that engages
with current and emerging issues in the Levant. We are looking for original
unpublished articles from scholars in different stages of their careers and
from different disciplines: anthropology, sociology, politics, religion and
theology, language and linguistics cultural studies, modern history, social
geography, media, film studies and literature.
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