EURAMES Info Service 25/2015

CONFERENCES
 
1. Conference: "Biblical Interpretation in Islamic Contexts’", Centre for
Muslim-Christian Studies (CMCS), Oxford, 1-3 September 2015
 
2. 7th International Conference of Mediterranean Worlds:  "Socio-economic and
Cultural Exchanges in the Mediterranean: Continuities and Ruptures", University of
Toulon, 15-17 September 2015   
 
3. International Conference: "Islamic Banking and Finance", Occidental Institute for
Islamic Banking and Finance, Oxford, 20 September 2015   
 
4. International Workshop: "Muslim and Sports", KU Leuven University, Belgium, 7
December 2015  
 
5. Second "Andalusia in Alexandria Conference" on "Ibn ʿArabī", Alexandria, 12-15
December 2015  
 
6. International Conference: "Transnational Imaginaries: the Mediterranean Past and
Presence", Busan University of Foreign Studies, South Korea, 27-28 January 2016  
 
7. 2nd Annual International Conference: "China in the Middle East - Neoliberalism
with Chinese Characteristics and Political Transformations in the Middle East",
Doha, Qatar, 23-24 March 2016
 
8. Conference: "Empires of Water: Water Management and Politics in the Arid Regions
of China, Central Eurasia and the Middle East (16th-20th centuries)", Lingnan
University and University of Hong Kong, 26-28 May 2016   
 
9. International Conference: "Eritrean Studies: The Way Forward", Asmara, Eritrea,
20-22 July 2016       
 
 
 POSITIONS
 
10. Senior Research Associate in Islamic Law, Institute of Ismaili Studies, London  
 
11. Postdoctoral Researcher on "Re/presenting Islam on Campus", SOAS, University of
London   
 
12. Associate Professorship in Cross-Cultural Studies with Specialization in Modern
Iran and Central Asia, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
 
13.  Assistant Professor in Classical Arabic Language and Literature, Harvard
University 
 
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
14. Fourth International Summer School: "Light and Shadow - Experimental Spirit,
Interdisciplinary Approaches and Aesthetics in Sciences, Medicine and Poetry ",
Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin Research Foundation for the History of Science in Islam,
Istanbul, 17-22 August 2015     
 
15. Online Course on the "The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict"    
 
16. Marie-Skłodowska Curie Individual Fellowships Research Fellows on “Diasporas and
Contested Sovereignty”, Politics and International Studies Department, University of
Warwick    
 
17. Two PhD Research Fellowships in Contemporary Middle East Studies, University of
Oslo  
 
18. ERF-Grants for Research on "Rural Poverty, Rural-Urban Migration and Rural
Development in the ERF Region (Arab countries, Iran and Turkey)"
 
19. Articles for Edited Book on "Law and Property in Algeria: Anthropological
Perspectives"   
 
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CONFERENCES
 
1. Conference: "Biblical Interpretation in Islamic Contexts’", Centre for
Muslim-Christian Studies (CMCS), Oxford, 1-3 September 2015
 
This conference is to launch the new Routledge series. Selected papers will be
included in an early volume of the series. We invite proposals for papers that use
distinct and explicit methodological approaches to particular biblical books and
themes in Islamic context. 
 
Muslim, especially female, scholars are strongly encouraged to apply. There is some
funding available for Muslim/female contributors.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 21 July 2015. Information:
http://cmcsoxford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Call-for-Papers-RBCI-Conference.pdf
 
 
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2. 7th International Conference of Mediterranean Worlds:  "Socio-economic and
Cultural Exchanges in the Mediterranean: Continuities and Ruptures", University of
Toulon, 15-17 September 2015   
 
The conference is organized by the universities of MedWorlds: Université de Calabre,
Istanbul 29 Mayis University, University of Berne, University of Malta, University
of California in Santa Cruz, University of Toulon. Detailed program and further
information: http://medworlds7.univ-tln.fr/programme/
 
 
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3. International Conference: "Islamic Banking and Finance", Occidental Institute for
Islamic Banking and Finance, Oxford, 20 September 2015   
 
Proposals are invited from professionals and academics and all those who are
interested in issues of development and prospects of the Islamic banking and finance
industry.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 10 September 2015. Information: www.oiibf.org.uk/
 
 
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4. International Workshop: "Muslim and Sports", KU Leuven University, Belgium, 7
December 2015  
 
This workshop attempts to provide more insight on the relationship between Muslims
who live in Europe and sports-physical activity. We would like to examine how
Muslims make sense of religion and their religious identity in sportive activities
and how public policies are organized vis-a-vis the needs of the Muslim populations
in Europe. An edited book will be produced and published by the GCIS with Leuven
University Press. 
 
Deadline for abstracts: 20 September 2015. For Information contact Erkan Toguslu,
erkan.toguslu@soc.kuleuven.be
 
 
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5. Second "Andalusia in Alexandria Conference" on "Ibn ʿArabī", Alexandria, 12-15
December 2015  
 
The conference is organized by the Discourse Research Center, University of
Alexandria, University of Valencia, and the Spanish General Consulate in Alexandria.
It invites contributions to the current scholarship of cultural, social, religious,
political and economic relationships between Maghrib and Mašriq that were fostered
in Alexandria.
 
The Conference will be followed by a workshop on the Critique of the Modern
Discourse of Maqāṣid on 16-17 December 2015.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 15 September 2015. For information contact Dr. Ossama
El-Kaffash at ossama@andinalex.com; www.andinalex.com will soon be available.
 
 
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6. International Conference: " Transnational Imaginaries: the Mediterranean Past and
Presence", Busan University of Foreign Studies, South Korea, 27-28 January 2016  
 
The conference seeks to explore the Mediterranean through the mapping of a history
of cultural exchanges found on or affected by ’transnational imaginaries’, that is,
the crossing and redrawing of borders through culturally generated and imaginary
maps involving Mediterranean philosophy, history, language, literature and culture.
 
Deadline for proposals: 31 August 2015. Information:
http://humweb.ucsc.edu/mediterraneanseminar/news/index.php?id=486
 
 
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7. 2nd Annual International Conference: "China in the Middle East - Neoliberalism
with Chinese Characteristics and Political Transformations in the Middle East",
Doha, Qatar, 23-24 March 2016
 
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Qatar University, Ottoman and Modern
Turkish Studies and Department of Central Eurasian Studies Indiana University and
Sociology of Islam Journal invite interested scholars and advanced graduate students
to submit proposals for the conference.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 30 November 2015. Information:
http://chinaandthemiddleeast.blogspot.com.tr/2015/06/cfp-china-in-middle-east-neoliberalism.html
 
 
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8. Conference: "Empires of Water: Water Management and Politics in the Arid Regions
of China, Central Eurasia and the Middle East (16th-20th centuries)", Lingnan
University and University of Hong Kong, 26-28 May 2016   
 
The conference is open to historians, social and environmental scientists
contributing various areas of expertise including but not limited to environmental
history, economic history, social history, cultural history, history of science,
geography, anthropology, sociology, international relations, political science.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 15 October 2015. Information:
https://networks.h-net.org/node/73374/announcements/75025/conference-empires-water-water-management-and-politics-arid

 
 
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9. International Conference: "Eritrean Studies: The Way Forward", Asmara, Eritrea,
20-22 July 2016       
 
This conference is organized by the National Commission for Higher Education, the
Centre for Strategic Studies, and the Research and Documentation Centre. It aims to
revive scholarly discussions on Eritrea and sketch ways of strengthening academic
interest and activities related to the country by engaging scholars from inside and
outside Eritrea.
 
Deadline for proposals: 15 October 2015. Information:
https://networks.h-net.org/node/73374/announcements/73959/international-conference-eritrean-studies-way-forward
 
 
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POSITIONS
 
10. Senior Research Associate in Islamic Law, Institute of Ismaili Studies, London  
 
This is a full-time two-year position to be filled preferably by September 2015
(negotiable). Application welcome from scholars working texts and subjects related
to Law, Ethics and Governance in Islam, with special attention to Shi‛i Islam.
 
 More information from Caroline Gomez in Human
Resources (cgomez@iis.ac.uk). Deadline: 17 August 2015. Information: www.iis.ac.uk
('job vacancies' link)
 
 
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11. Postdoctoral Researcher on "Re/presenting Islam on Campus", SOAS, University of
London   
 
This appointment will commence on 1 October 2015 for three years. The applicants
will be required to have a good understanding of contemporary Islam, and Islam in
Britain: Islam with regards to gender, interreligious understanding and
radicalization; together with understanding the range and scope of Islamic Studies
as taught on UK university campuses and in Islamic colleges.
 
Deadline for application: 6 August 2015. Information:
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ALN850/postdoctoral-researcher/
 
 
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12. Associate Professorship in Cross-Cultural Studies with Specialization in Modern
Iran and Central Asia, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
 
The position is to be filled by 1 February 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The applicant must be able to document proficiency in modern Persian. In assessing
the applicant’s research qualifications, focus will be on research within cultural
and social science studies of Iran’s or Central Asia’s modern history and
contemporary conditions with a cross-cultural perspective. Research in urban studies
will be particularly welcomed.
 
Deadline for applications: 1 September 2015. Information:
http://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/?show=750288
 
 
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13. Assistant Professor in Classical Arabic Language and Literature, Harvard
University 
 
Mastery of classical Arabic is required. The successful candidate will have research
expertise in classical Arabic language and literature in any period before 1500.
This is a tenure track position. The appointment is expected to begin on or after
July 1, 2016.
 
Deadline for application: 15 September 2015. Information:
www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=51104
 
 
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OTHER INFORMATION
 
14. Fourth International Summer School: "Light and Shadow - Experimental Spirit,
Interdisciplinary Approaches and Aesthetics in Sciences, Medicine and Poetry ",
Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin Research Foundation for the History of Science in Islam,
Istanbul, 17-22 August 2015    
 
Detailed program at
http://ibtav.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=131%3Afourth-international-summer-school-august-17th-22nd-2015&catid=40%3Ahaber&Itemid=121&lang=de
 
 
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15. Online Course on the "The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict"    
 
This twelve-week course is an engrossing introduction to the Israeli-Palestinian
conflict and is suitable for undergraduate or graduate credit. Participants will
learn the conflict's history and grapple with current obstacles to achieving peace.
Information: https://enroll.oplerno.com/courses/the-israeli-palestinian-conflict
 
 
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16. Marie-Skłodowska Curie Individual Fellowships Research Fellows on “Diasporas and
Contested Sovereignty”, Politics and International Studies Department, University of
Warwick    
 
This Grant Project is led by Dr Maria Koinova. We invite expressions of interest
from exceptional post-doctoral applicants who would like to apply for this
Fellowship for a period of 12-24 months. PaIS is particularly interested in hearing
from potential candidates with research interests in the conflict in Syria with
regard to issues of refugees, migration, and diaspora mobilization. 
 
Deadline for application: 30 July 2015   Information:
www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/pais/research/clusters/comparativepoliticsanddemocratisation/diasporas/news/
 
 
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17. Two PhD Research Fellowships in Contemporary Middle East Studies, University of
Oslo  
 
The appointment is for the duration of three years. In their research proposals, the
two PhD Fellows are required to address issues related to political and/or religious
authority in the Middle East, from a macro or micro perspective. The research
proposal should be relevant to the research focus of the ongoing project “The New
Middle East: Emerging political and ideological trends”
 
Deadline for application: 15 September 2015.  Information:
http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1402982/62042?iso=no 
 
 
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18. ERF-Grants for Research on "Rural Poverty, Rural-Urban Migration and Rural
Development in the ERF Region (Arab countries, Iran and Turkey)"
 
This call for proposals by the Economic Research Forum is motivated by the greater
concentration of poverty in rural areas, the inducement of rural-urban migration by
income and non-income disparities between rural and urban areas, and by the need to
guide policy makers on appropriate rural development policies for equitable growth.
 
Deadline for proposals: 4 September 2015. Information:
www.erf.org.eg/cms.php?id=events_details&news_id=261
 
 
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19. Articles for Edited Book on "Law and Property in Algeria: Anthropological
Perspectives"   
 
Deadline for abstracts: 30 August 2013. For information contact:  yben@ehess.fr and
bdupret@ehess.fr