CONFERENCES 1. International Conference: "Anti-Muslim Racism in Germany and Europe - Analysing the Problem and Creating Counter Strategies“, Institute for Islamic Theology, University of Osnabrueck, 14-16 January 2016 2. 2nd Annual International Conference: “China in the Middle East: Neoliberalism with Chinese Characteristics and Political Transformations in the Middle East”, Qatar University, Doha, 23-24 March 2016 3. Conference: “Religions and Human Rights”, University of Padua, Italy, 14-15 April 2016 4. Symposium: “Sacred World: The Changing Meanings in Textual Cultures of Islamic Africa”, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 21-22 April 2016 5. Conference: “Shia Minorities in the Contemporary World: Migration, Transnationalism and Multilocality”, University of Chester, UK, 20-21 May 2016 6. Kurdish Migration Conference 2016: “From Subordination to Transnational Mobilization”, Middlesex University, London, 27 May 2016 7. Conference: “Borders and Beyond in the Middle East since 1914: Legacies, Changes, Continuities”, York St John University, York, UK, 17-18 June 2016 8. BRISMES Annual Conference 2016: "Networks: Connecting the Middle East through Time, Space and Cyberspace", University of Wales Trinity St David, 13 – 15 July 2016 9. 50th Seminar for Arabian Studies, British Foundation for the Study of Arabia (BFSA), London, 29-31 July 2016 POSITIONS 10. Postdoc Position in History, Theology, Jewish Studies, Political Science or Religious Studies, Ludwig-Maximilian-University Munich 11. 5 Positions at Al Sharq Forum’s Headquarter, Istanbul, Turkey 12. Assistant Professor in Economic Development of the Arab World, American University in Cairo 13. Director for the Middle East Studies Center (MESC), American University in Cairo 14. Associate Professor/Assistant Professor of Comparative Study of Muslim Societies and Cultures, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada 15. Position in the USA OTHER INFORMATION 16. Hartwell and Sheikh Zayed MPhil Studentship in Islamic Studies, University of Cambridge 17. Funded PhD Studentship Commencing Oct 2016, School of Humanities (History), University of Glasgow, Scotland 18. Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, Global Innovations Institute, Perry World House, University of Pennsylvania 19. Two-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Modern Turkish Studies, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 20. 1-year M.Sc. in Advanced Arabic, University of Edinburgh, Scotland 21. Call for Articles for Edited Book "The Quest for Humanity – Contemporary Muslim Approaches to the Notion of Human Dignity in the Context of Qurʾānic Anthropology" 22. Articles on “Gender, Islam and Human Rights” for Special Issue of “Muslim World Journal of Human Rights” 23. Articles on “Empire, Shi‘ism and Iranism: Iran after the Sanctions” for Journal of “GEOPOLITICA. Rivista dell’Istituto in Alti Studi di Geopolitica e Scienze Ausiliarie” 24. Articles on “Culture” for Issue of “Middle East – Topics & Arguments” (META) ______________ If you want to distribute an announcement via DAVO-Info-Service (about 1500 recipients) and EURAMES Info Service (more than 6000 recipients, only English and French announcements), please apply the usual format of the text with no more than 50 words and no attachment. Please send only the most important information to davo@geo.uni-mainz.de and refer to further details with a link to the respective website or an email address. Best regards, Guenter Meyer, Centre for Research on the Arab World (CERAW), University of Mainz ____________________ CONFERENCES 1. International Conference: "Anti-Muslim Racism in Germany and Europe - Analyzing the Problem and Creating Counter Strategies“, Institute for Islamic Theology, University of Osnabrueck, 14-16 January 2016 A growing number of mosque attacks as well as weekly anti-Muslim demonstrations in Dresden and other German cities are signs of rising anti-Muslim attitudes within large parts of the German population. This conference about anti-Muslim racism will analyze and counter these detrimental developments. Deadline for registration: 31 December 2015. Information: www.islamische-theologie.uni-osnabrueck.de/fileadmin/documents/public/Tagung_-_Antimuslimischer_Rassismus_Stand_-_Flyer.pdf ______________ 2. 2nd Annual International Conference: “China in the Middle East: Neoliberalism with Chinese Characteristics and Political Transformations in the Middle East”, Qatar University, Doha, 23-24 March 2016 We would like to make this academic initiative a permanent conference meeting, and each year, we will organize a China and the Middle East Conference in different countries in collaboration with other universities. Deadline for abstracts: 4 January 2016. Information: http://chinaandthemiddleeast.blogspot.com.tr/2015/12/cfp-china-in-middle-east-neoliberalism.html ______________ 3. Conference: “Religions and Human Rights”, University of Padua, Italy, 14-15 April 2016 The aim of the international conference is to take stock of the complex connections between religion and human rights, emphasizing that both the definition and the application of these two concepts are influenced by the different social and cultural contexts within which they are placed. Deadline for abstracts: 15 January 2016. Information: http://unipd-centrodirittiumani.it/en/attivita/Call-for-Papers-International-conference-Religions-and-Human-Rights-Padua-Italy-April-14-15-2016/1051 ______________ 4. Symposium: “Sacred World: The Changing Meanings in Textual Cultures of Islamic Africa”, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 21-22 April 2016 This meeting seeks to approach the meaning(s) of textual cultures in Muslim societies in Africa and the changes that have taken place during the last two centuries. A special evening reception is planned to honor Professor John O. Hunwick, in whose memory the conference is dedicated. Some financial support may be available to cover travel costs for invited participants, particularly from overseas. Deadline for abstracts: 14 December 2015. Information: www.isita.northwestern.edu/ ______________ 5. Conference: “Shia Minorities in the Contemporary World: Migration, Transnationalism and Multilocality”, University of Chester, UK, 20-21 May 2016 The conference will bring together researchers working on Shia minorities outside of the so-called “Muslim heartland”. The conference will focus on Shia minorities in Europe, North and South America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Australia, the Pacific Rim and East Asia that emerged out of migration from the Middle East and South Asia in the 20th and 21st centuries, in particular. Deadline for abstracts: 15 December 2015. Information: www.chester.ac.uk/node/32885 ______________ 6. Kurdish Migration Conference 2016: “From Subordination to Transnational Mobilization”, Middlesex University, London, 27 May 2016 The conference aims to bring together researchers from multiple disciplines working on Kurdish migration to exchange and share their research findings and experiences about all aspects of migration in, from and to Kurdistan. Deadline for abstracts: 1 February 2016. Information: https://mdxmigration.wordpress.com/2015/12/01/kurdishconference2016/ ______________ 7. Conference: “Borders and Beyond in the Middle East since 1914: Legacies, Changes, Continuities”, York St John University, York, UK, 17-18 June 2016 This international interdisciplinary conference will examine the effects of World War 1 and the post-war settlement in the Middle East, especially those which are still felt today e.g. state borders, migrations, secular and religious ideologies and movements, and struggles over power. Deadline for abstracts: 23 January 2016. Information: http://greatwar.modhist.ox.ac.uk/?p=2064 ______________ 8. BRISMES Annual Conference 2016: "Networks: Connecting the Middle East through Time, Space and Cyberspace", University of Wales Trinity St David, Lampeter Campus, 13 – 15 July 2016 The Conference seeks to place networks at the centre of discussion, encouraging proposals for papers and panels that take up this theme in innovative ways. The conference organisers encourage submissions that highlight the connections between the Middle East and other areas of the globe, as well as ties within the region, be they between individual countries or between sub-regions. In addition, we warmly encourage proposals on any topic related to Middle Eastern Studies, regardless of its fit with the overall theme. Our aim is to encourage dialogue between scholars studying the Middle East and North Africa from all disciplines. Deadline for paper and panel proposals: 19 February 2016. Further information: http://www.brismes.ac.uk/conference/about ______________ 9. 50th Seminar for Arabian Studies, British Foundation for the Study of Arabia (BFSA), London, 29-31 July 2016 The Seminar for Arabian Studies is the only international forum that meets annually for the presentation of the latest academic research in the humanities on the Arabian Peninsula from the earliest times to the present day or, in the case of political and social history, to the end of the Ottoman Empire. Deadline for abstracts: 28 February 2016. Information: www.thebfsa.org/content/about-the-seminar ______________ POSITIONS 10. Postdoc Position in History, Theology, Jewish Studies, Political Science or Religious Studies, Ludwig-Maximilian-University Munich The International Research Training Group "Religious Cultures in 19th and 20th century Europe" is examining religion and its entanglements with secular systems in European modernity. Applicants should have a PhD-degree in History, Theology, Study of Religions, Political Science or Jewish Studies. Very good proficiency in German is required. Deadline for application: 14 February 2016. Information: www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=52187 ______________ 11. 5 Positions at Al Sharq Forum’s Headquarter, Istanbul, Turkey: a) Head of Unit, Regional Politics - www.sharqforum.org/en/articles/5641d8df69702d24a4160000 b) Head of Unit, Regional Economics - www.sharqforum.org/en/articles/5641d4fa69702d24a4140000 c) Head of Unit, Regional Security - www.sharqforum.org/en/articles/5641dacf69702d24a11f0000 d) Head of Unit, Al Sharq (Middle East and North Africa) and World Politics - www.sharqforum.org/en/articles/5641dda269702d24a1210000 e) Website and Language Editor - www.sharqforum.org/en/articles/5641dc0c69702d24a4180000 ______________ 12. Assistant Professor in Economic Development of the Arab World, American University in Cairo Possible fields of interest include but are not limited to economic development in the MENA region with emphasis on behavioral aspects pertinent to the Arab culture as well as education, poverty, SMEs, etc. Applicants must have a PhD in Economics or closely related field by the time of appointment, preferably with a record of an active research agenda and teaching experience. Review of applications will begin immediately. Information: https://aucegypt.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=38A4782BDD4665DCFBEB8B0F7E4F8CF5?JOBID=65716 ______________ 13. Director for the Middle East Studies Center (MESC), American University in Cairo A PhD degree in a relevant field of study is preferred. Successful candidates should have a research record showing interest and contribution to the field of Middle East studies. Previous leadership experience in a reputable academic or think tank organization is advantageous. Deadline for application: 15 January 2016. Information: https://aucegypt.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=65982 ______________ 14. Associate Professor/Assistant Professor of Comparative Study of Muslim Societies and Cultures, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada Strong candidates in all disciplinary fields will be given serious consideration. The geographic area of specialization is open. Knowledge of Arabic and/or Persian or other regional research language(s) is preferred. The successful candidate will have an international reputation with a strong publication record and extensive teaching experience, preferably at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Deadline for application: 15 January 2016. Information: www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=52161 ______________ 15. Position in the USA: a) Full Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science, Northeastern University - https://neu.peopleadmin.com/postings/39147 ______________ OTHER INFORMATION 16. Hartwell and Sheikh Zayed MPhil Studentship in Islamic Studies, Unversity of Cambridge The MPhil studentship for starting graduate study in October 2016 is available for those studying Islamic Studies in the Faculty of Divinity on the MPhil in Theology and Religious Studies. The sum awarded will cover the costs of fees and maintenance at either Home or Overseas rate. All students who are offered a place in the field of Islamic Studies and who indicate that they are seeking funding will be considered for the award. Deadline for non-European students: 11 December 2015. Information: www.divinity.cam.ac.uk/graduate-studies/graduatefunding#section-8 ______________ 17. Funded PhD Studentship Commencing Oct 2016, School of Humanities (History), University of Glasgow, Scotland We are happy to announce a PhD studentship in history/archive studies, funded by the Leverhulme Trust, investigating the capture, transfer, and reconstitution of Iraqi archives in the USA. Information: www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/arts/graduateschool/fundingopportunities/leverhulmetrustscholarships ______________ 18. Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, Global Innovations Institute, Perry World House, University of Pennsylvania Applications are welcomed from scholars who have received their Ph.D. or equivalent degrees in the last two years, or who expect to complete their degree by June 2016. The position pays a stipend of $47,000 plus relevant fees and health insurance. Deadline for application: 15 February 2016. Information: https://global.upenn.edu/uploads/media_items/pwh-post-doc-call-11-24-15.original.pdf ______________ 19. Two-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Modern Turkish Studies, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL The fellowship will run from September 2016 to August 2018. The salary is $55,000. In addition, the Fellow is eligible for $5,000 per year to fund research and conference travel, and up to $2,000 in reimbursement for allowable relocation expenses in the first year. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. between January 2011 and August 2016. Deadline for application: 1 February 2016. Information: http://buffett.northwestern.edu/programs/turkish-studies/postdoc.html ______________ 20. 1-year M.Sc. in Advanced Arabic, University of Edinburgh, Scotland The programme is intended for students who have an undergraduate degree in Arabic or skills in the language at a similar level, but who wish to build on these to the point where they can function in all professional and academic settings. It is particularly aimed at students wishing to work in translation, interpreting, academia, Arabic teaching, business and government or NGO roles. Information: www.ed.ac.uk/literatures-languages-cultures/islamic-middle-eastern/postgraduates/taught/msc-advanced-arabic ______________ 21. Call for Articles for Edited Book "The Quest for Humanity – Contemporary Muslim approaches to the notion of human dignity in the context of Qurʾānic anthropology" The volume focuses on the question of how Islamic anthropology can contribute to cultivation and perfection of the individual self as well as to social 'humanisation'. Its specific aim is to bring together contemporary Muslim and non-Muslim approaches to (and readings of) human dignity, with reference to the Islamic tradition in general and the anthropology of the Qurʾān in particular. Deadline for abstracts: 31 January 2016. Information: www.theologie.uni-erlangen.de/lehrstuhl-fuer-religions-und-missionswissenschaft/cfp.html ______________ 22. Articles on “Gender, Islam and Human Rights” for Special Issue of Journal “Muslim World Journal of Human Rights” Muslim World Journal of Human Rights invites submission of articles focusing either on the human rights of women in Muslim majority or human rights of Muslim women in Muslim minority countries. Deadline for submission: 31 March 2016. Information: www.degruyter.com/view/j/mwjhr ______________ 23. Articles on “Empire, Shi‘ism and Iranism: Iran after the Sanctions” for Journal of “GEOPOLITICA. Rivista dell’Istituto in Alti Studi di Geopolitica e Scienze Ausiliarie” The publication of number 2 of the fifth volume of GEOPOLITICA is expected in December 2016 / January 2017. Deadline for abstracts: 31 December 2015. Information: www.geopolitica-rivista.org/30732/vol-v-no-2-jul-dec-2016-empire-shiism-and-iranism-iran-after-the-sanctions.html ______________ 24. Articles on “Culture” for Issue of Journal “Middle East – Topics & Arguments” (META) This issue aims to critically engage with the various, often contradictory concepts of culture as used in the field of Middle Eastern Studies. What we want to discuss by inviting scholars to contribute to this issue is the quality of the term itself, its ambiguity and complexity, and its implications and dangers in public and academic discourse. Deadline for abstracts: 15 January 2016. Information: http://meta-journal.net/announcement/view/12
mardi 8 décembre 2015
EURAMES Info Service 44/2015
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