EURAMES Info Service 26/2015

CONFERENCES
 
1. International Symposium: "The Maghreb in International Relations: Diplomacy and
Crises", University of Manouba, Tunis, 20-21 November 2015
 
2. Middle East Dialogue 2016: "New Hopes and Aspirations", Washington DC, 26
February 2016   
 
3. Conference: "The Armenians in the Cold War", University of Michigan-Dearborn, 1-3
April 2016  
 
 
POSITIONS
 
4. Two PhD Positions in Junior Research Group: "Arabic Philology and Textual
Practices in the Early Modern Period (1500-1900)", Freie Universitaet Berlin 
 
5. Assistant Professor in Islamic Studies (tenure-track), Trinity College Hartford,
Connecticut
 
6. Professor Working on the Sociology of the Middle East (Tenured, Senior
Appointment), Brown University, Providence
 
7. Tenured Open Rank Position in Islamic Studies, Stanford University  
 
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
8. Fragments of the oldest Quran manuscript found at University of Birmingham?
 
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CONFERENCES
 
1. International Symposium: "The Maghreb in International Relations: Diplomacy and
Crises", University of Manouba, Tunis, 20-21 November 2015
 
The symposium is co-organized by the Contemporary Maghreb Research Institute (MCRI),
the Institute of Africans Worlds (IMAF), University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and
the University of Manouba. Scholars are invited from Arabic History Studies,
Geography, Nationalism History Studies, Political Science, focusing on the period
from the beginning of the twentieth century to the "Arab Spring."
 
Deadline for abstracts: 10 August 2015. Information:
https://networks.h-net.org/node/73374/announcements/75917/maghreb-international-relations-diplomacy-and-crises
  
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2. Middle East Dialogue 2016: "New Hopes and Aspirations", Washington DC, 26
February 2016  
 
The Middle East Dialogue is for policy makers, scholars, business and social
leaders, to discuss current issues. Its purpose is to promote multidisciplinary
conversation about topics that include education initiatives, social, economic and
political reforms, nuclear proliferation, interfaith dialogue, women's gains and
challenges, peace initiatives, and potential areas of conflict.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 30 November 2015. Information:
www.ipsonet.org/conferences/middle-east-dialogue
 
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3. Conference: "The Armenians in the Cold War", University of Michigan-Dearborn, 1-3
April 2016  
 
Research papers on any aspect of Armenian involvement in the Cold War from the
Soviet Armenia, Armenian Diaspora or beyond are welcome.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 15 November 2015. Information:
http://armacad.info/a/confcfp-the-armenians-and-the-cold-war-1-3-april-2016-university-of-michigan-dearborn-usa
  
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POSITIONS
 
4. Two Phd Positions in Junior Research Group: "Arabic Philology and Textual
Practices in the Early Modern Period (1500-1900)", Freie Universitaet Berlin 
 
This is a 1/2-part-time job, limited to 3 years. The successful candidate is
expected to carry out original research leading to a doctoral thesis in the field of
early modern Arabic philology and the intellectual and literary history of the
post-classical period. The research topic may treat any of the fields of the
post-classical period (linguistic sciences, logic, literature, rhetoric, exegesis,
hadith criticism, usul al-fiqh, kalam, and sufi literature).  Applicants must have a
university degree in Arabic and Islamic studies or a related field and  excellent
reading skills in Arabic (and Ottoman Turkish and/or Persian, if required for
research), and advanced proficiency in English. For non-German speakers, working
knowledge of the language is desirable.
 
Deadline for application: 17 August 2015. Information: islamdayeh@zedat.fu-berlin.de.
  
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5. Assistant Professor in Islamic Studies (tenure-track), Trinity College Hartford,
Connecticut
 
The position is commencing with the 2016-2017 academic year. Applicants must have a
Ph.D. in Islamic Studies with language competency in Arabic and, ideally, another
Islamicate language, e.g., Persian, Urdu, Turkish, and Malay, and must demonstrate a
strong record of teaching and a clear research program. 
 
Deadline for application: 15 October 2015. Information: ellison.findly@trincoll.edu
 
 
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6. Professor Working on the Sociology of the Middle East (Tenured, Senior
Appointment), Brown University, Providence
 
The position in commencing 1 July 2016.  We are seeking applicants whose research
focuses on aspects of governance, development, and/or security broadly defined.  The
successful candidate must have an outstanding record of national and international
scholarly achievement, a proven record of successful research funding.
 
Deadline for application: 15 September 2015. Information:
http://apply.interfolio.com/30497
  
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7. Tenured Open Rank Position in Islamic Studies, Stanford University 
 
Applicants should be specialist on Islam and/or on Muslim societies, cultures, arts,
politics, and/or philosophy in any time period. A focus on Africa and/or the Middle
East is preferred. 
 
Deadline for application: 1 October 2015. Information:
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5721 
 
 
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OTHER INFORMATION

8. Fragments of the oldest Quran manuscript found at the University of Birmingham?
 
"This is probably a reasonable assumption, but it's not watertight." See
www.nytimes.com/2015/07/23/world/europe/quran-fragments-university-birmingham.html?_r=1