EURAMES Info Service 17/2017

CONFERENCES
 
1. Workshops: "The Concept of Freedom and the Concept of Justice in Judaism,
Christianity and Islam", FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg, 10-12 May 2017 
 
2. Conference: "Freedom of Speech and Higher Education: The Case of the Academic
Boycott of Israel", Trinity College Dublin, 12 September 2017
 
3. Second Forum of Researchers in Islamic Contexts, NOVA University of Lisbon,
Portugal, 28-29 September 2017
 
4. Symposium: "Tourism: The Phenomenon and its Socio-Economic Consequences",
Tunisian-Mediterranean Association for Historical, Social and Economic Studies,
Tunis, 28-30 November 2017 
 
5. International Conference: "Rethinking Halal: Genealogy, Current Trends, and New
Interpretations", Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium, 24-25 April 2018 
 
6. 47th International Conference of the ARAM Society for Syro-Mesopotamian Studies:
"The Aramaeans B.C.: History, Literature, and Archaeology", University of Oxford,
9-11 July 2018 
 
7. 48th International Conference of the ARAM Society for Syro-Mesopotamian Studies:
"Syriac Christianity, 1st -19th Centuries", University of Oxford, 12-14 July 2018 
 
8. 49th International Conference of the ARAM Society for Syro-Mesopotamian Studies:
"Afterlife in Ancient Near Eastern Religions", University of Oxford, 16-18 July 2018
 
 
 POSITIONS
 
9. 5 Postdoctoral Fellowships 2017/18 and 1 Irmgard Coninx Postdoc Fellowship for
Scholars at Risk: "Europe in the Middle East - The Middle East in Europe", Forum
Transregionale Studien, Berlin 
 
10. Visiting Professor of Migration Politics with a Focus on Europe/EU, University
of Vienna
 
11. Open Rank Professorship in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Bern
 
12. Professor of Post-Colonial and Decolonial Studies, University of Sussex, UK 
 
13. Associate Director, Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies & The Mediterranean
Studies Forum, Stanford University
 
14. Associate Director, Middle East Professional Learning Initiative, Harvard
Graduate School of Education, Cambridge 
 
15. Joint Visiting Fellowships in International Affairs, Brookings Doha Center and
Qatar University
 
16. Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2017/18, Orient-Institut Beirut 
 
 OTHER INFORMATION
 
17. Scholarship for Organizing International Seminars: "The Interplay of Islamic
Ethics and Applied Sciences", Research Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics,
Doha 
 
18. 5th Summer School: "Water is Life", Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin Research Foundation
for the History of Science, Istanbul, 17-21 May 2017 
 
19. Autumn School: "Social Policy in Oil-Based Economies", University of Tehran, 28
October - 4 November 2017
 
20. Research Project: "Breaking the Mold: Arab Civil Society Actors and Their Quest
to Influence Policy-Making", Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and
International Affairs
 
21. Articles for "Islamophobia Studies Yearbook 2017"
 
22. Call for Papers for a Special Issue: "The Social Structure of Insurgencies.
Reproduction and Change During and After Conflict", Humboldt University of Berlin 
 
23. Research Papers for Book Project and Seminar: "Migration and Islamic Ethics:
Issues of Residence, Naturalization and Citizenship", Doha, 28-30 January 2018
 
24. Articles on "Russia's 21st Century: Middle East: Geopolitics, Hegemonies,
Alliances and Contestations"
 
 
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CONFERENCES
 
1. Workshop: "The Concept of Freedom and the Concept of Justice in Judaism,
Christianity and Islam", FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, 10-12 May 2017 
 
Registration: Contact Dr. Katja Thörner (katja.thoerner@fau.de). Information:
http://www.orientalistik.uni-erlangen.de/veranstaltungen/kcid-the-concept-of-freedom-and-the-concept-of-justice.shtml

 
 
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2. Conference: "Freedom of Speech and Higher Education: The Case of the Academic
Boycott of Israel", Trinity College Dublin, 12 September 2017
 
The conference does not propose to debate the pros and cons of the academic boycott
of Israel but rather to make links and draw lessons about the role of the public
university in fostering academic freedom, and the freedom to express critical, even
if controversial views.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 1 July 2017. Information:
https://academicfreedomconference.wordpress.com/about/
 
 
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3. Second Forum of Researchers in Islamic Contexts, NOVA University of Lisbon,
Portugal, 28-29 September 2017
 
We call for proposals of studies from different disciplinary fields addressing
issues of Islam through texts/fieldwork/archives/images that can contribute to the
multiplicity of discourses, practices, histories, beliefs, daily life and
subjectivities that constitute the Islamic contexts.
 
Deadline for abstracts in Portuguese or English: 2 May 2017.  Information:
mailto:neci.cria@gmail.com 
 
 
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4. Symposium: "Tourism: The Phenomenon and its Socio-Economic Consequences",
Tunisian-Mediterranean Association for Historical, Social and Economic Studies,
Tunis, 28-30 November 2017 
 
The theme could be approached from different perspectives, which include the
phenomenon of tourism, the economic dimension of tourism and the socio-cultural
dimension of tourism.  
 
Deadline for abstracts: 30 June 2017. Information:
http://mailchi.mp/mediterraneanseminar/cfp-tunisian-mediterranean-association-28-30-november-tunis?e=82aeb6c61d

 
 
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5. International Conference: "Rethinking Halal: Genealogy, Current Trends, and New
Interpretations", Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium, 24-25 April 2018 
 
We invite scholars and researchers to speak on the genealogy of halal since Muslim
religious scholars started to instruct a written knowledgeable debate on "halal" and
to unravel Muslim social practices towards halal. 
 
Deadline for abstracts: 8 January 2018. Information:
https://de.scribd.com/document/344316016/Halal-International-Conference-on-23-25-April-2018-at-UCL-Louvain-la-Neuve-Belgium

 
 
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6. 47th International Conference of the ARAM Society for Syro-Mesopotamian Studies:
"The Aramaeans B.C.: History, Literature, and Archaeology", University of Oxford,
9-11 July 2018 
 
Information: mailto:aram@orinst.ox.ac.uk
 
 
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7. 48th International Conference of the ARAM Society for Syro-Mesopotamian Studies:
"Syriac Christianity, 1st -19th Centuries", University of Oxford, 12-14 July 2018 
 
Information: mailto:aram@orinst.ox.ac.uk
 
 
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8. 49th International Conference of the ARAM Society for Syro-Mesopotamian Studies:
"Afterlife in Ancient Near Eastern Religions", University of Oxford, 16-18 July 2018

 
Afterlife includes death and funerary beliefs and ceremonies. 
 
Information: mailto:aram@orinst.ox.ac.uk
 
 
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POSITIONS
 
9. 5 Postdoctoral Fellowships 2017/18 and 1 Irmgard Coninx Postdoc Fellowship for
Scholars at Risk: "Europe in the Middle East - The Middle East in Europe", Forum
Transregionale Studien, Berlin 
 
The fellowships are intended for scholars of art history, history, literature,
philology, political philosophy, political science, religion and sociology.
Applicants should be at the postdoctoral level and should have obtained their
doctorate within the last seven years. 
 
Deadline for application: 15 May 2017. Information:
http://www.eume-berlin.de/en/call-for-application.html
 
 
 
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10. Visiting Professor of Migration Politics with a Focus on Europe/EU, University
of Vienna 
 
This position is specifically dedicated to support a researcher, who is threatened
in his/her home country due to the content of his/her scientific work or opinions
he/she has expressed. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. and post-doctoral
experience and have a good knowledge of English and German. 
 
Deadline for application: 28 May 2017. Information:
https://inex.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/p_inex/Ausschreibung_.pdf 
 
 
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11. Open Rank Professorship in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Bern
 
In terms of research, the candidate should demonstrate at least two historically
informed areas of work, one of which should be devoted to present day societal
issues and at least one of which should focus on the MENA region.
 
Deadline for application: 21 May 2017. Information:
http://www.jobs.ch/de/stellenangebote/detail/7490023/
 
 
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12. Professor of Post-Colonial and Decolonial Studies, University of Sussex, UK 
 
Applications are sought from scholars with a strong research and publications record
in relevant fields, a passion for transformative education and leadership experience
on issues of racial justice.
 
Deadline for application: 23 May 2017. Information:
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/webteam/gateway/file.php?name=1870-fps.pdf&site=271
 
 
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13. Associate Director, Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies & The Mediterranean
Studies Forum, Stanford University
 
The ideal candidate should have extensive and direct administrative experience with
emphasis on program development and management, budgeting, and staff supervision in
an academic environment.
 
Information: https://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/job-search?jobId=74751
 
 
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14. Associate Director, Middle East Professional Learning Initiative, Harvard
Graduate School of Education, Cambridge 
 
An advanced degree is required. Applicants must have facility with research, both
conducting small-scale program evaluations and analyzing research papers and
reports. Fluency in Arabic and strong written and verbal communication skills are
required. 
 
Information: http://www.click2apply.net/63b99f6p5y5htgcs
 
 
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15. Joint Visiting Fellowships in International Affairs, Brookings Doha Center and
Qatar University
 
Fellows teach 16 weeks at Qatar University on a topic in the International Affairs
program (History, Political Science, Economics, International Relations, Education,
Law). Candidates with a focus on the Maghreb or the Gulf region are particularly
encouraged to apply.
 
Information:
https://careers-brookings.icims.com/jobs/1445/joint-visiting-fellowship---brookings-doha-center-and-qatar-university/job
 
 
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16. Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2017/18, Orient-Institut Beirut 
 
Requirements: Excellent research project; PhD in a region related discipline;
excellent command of Arabic and English, basic command of German; research design
must convincingly project results within the prospected period.
 
Deadline for application: 15 June 2017. Information:
http://www.orient-institut.org/main/announcement-detail/post-doc-fellowship-2017/ 
 
 
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OTHER INFORMATION
 
17. Scholarship for Organizing International Seminars: "The Interplay of Islamic
Ethics and Applied Sciences", Research Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics,
Doha
 
The ideal candidate for this type of scholarship is a highly qualified academic
scholar who has a strong publication record in one of the fields of Islamic studies
that indicates interdisciplinary skills and an academic career demonstrating an
ability to lead group-oriented research and organization of such seminars.
Multilingual excellence (Arabic or English) is required. 
 
Deadline for application: 1 June 2017. Information:
http://www.cilecenter.org/en/news/ciles-scholarships-for-organizing-international-seminars-the-interplay-of-islamic-ethics-and-applied-sciences/

 
 
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18. 5th Summer School: "Water is Life", Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin Research Foundation
for the History of Science, Istanbul, 17-21 May 2017 
 
Information:
http://www.ibtav.org/userfiles/file/Water%20is%20Life%20Program%2018_04_%20DQ.pdf;
Contact: Dr. Detlev Quintern: mailto:cdq@uni-bremen.de
 
 
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19. Autumn School: "Social Policy in Oil-Based Economies", University of Tehran, 28
October - 4 November 2017
 
The Economics of the Middle East Research Group of Philipps-Universität Marburg in
cooperation with the University of Tehran, Tarbiat Modares University and Ferdowsi
University of Mashhad is inviting  highly motivated applications (Advanced Bachelor,
Master, Ph.D.) from the four universities for the 2017 Autumn School (supported by
the German Academic Exchange Service, DAAD).
 
Deadline for application: 31 May 2017. Information: mailto:narem@uni-marburg.de
 
 
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20. Research Project: "Breaking the Mold: Arab Civil Society Actors and Their Quest
to Influence Policy-Making", Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and
International Affairs
 
This project aims at understanding, through field research and the use of policy
theories, the effect of 1) media, 2) donors and funding schemes, and 3) the role
played by government brokers/champions on the ways Civil Society Actors attempt to
influence policies in the Arab world.
 
Deadline for application: 10 May 2017. Information:
http://daleel-madani.org/content/call-proposals-breaking-mold-arab-civil-society-actors-and-their-quest-influence-policy-maki
 
 
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21. Articles for "Islamophobia Studies Yearbook 2017"
 
The Yearbook is an interdisciplinary journal and welcomes analysis from various
disciplines. Diverse conceptions of anti-Muslim racism, Islamophobia, Orientalism,
etc. are welcome.
 
Deadline for application: 1 July 2017. Information:
http://jahrbuch-islamophobie.de/call_for_papers/#english
 
 
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22. Call for Papers for a Special Issue: "The Social Structure of Insurgencies.
Reproduction and Change During and After Conflict", Humboldt University of Berlin 
 
The call is not limited to any region or type of conflict (e.g. terrorism, genocide
or civil war) but aims at a comparison between different kinds of insurgent groups,
their social structures and the respective patterns of inception and recruitment,
internal cohesion, violent practice and strategies of conversion during
reintegration. 
 
Deadline for abstracts: 15 May 2017. Information:
http://www.dvpw.de/fileadmin/docs/cfp/SocStructureCfP.pdf 
 
 
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23. Research Papers for Book Project and Seminar: "Migration and Islamic Ethics:
Issues of Residence, Naturalization and Citizenship", Doha, 28-30 January 2018
 
The Research Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics (CILE) is inviting scholars
to submit their research papers to a closed three-day seminar as part of a
publication project in collaboration with Brill Publishers.
 
Deadline for abstracts in English or Arabic: 5 June 2017. Information:
mailto:rjureidini@hbku.edu.qa
 
 
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24. Articles on "Russia's 21st Century: Middle East: Geopolitics, Hegemonies,
Alliances and Contestations"
 
The abstracts will be submitted in total as a special issue proposal to "Political
Geography", "Geopolitics", or "Environment and Planning".
 
Deadline for abstracts: 28 July 2017. Information: mailto:Kevin.DeJesus@jwu.edu
 
 
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25. Artikel zum Thema: "Religion und Reform" für "Jahrbuch für Islamische Theologie
und Religionspädagogik"
 
Wie ist das Verhältnis von religiöser Verkündung und dem Anspruch auf Formulierung
von Gesellschaftskritik?  Wie ist es um das religiöse Denken in der heutigen
islamischen Welt bestellt und in welchem Verhältnis steht der Religionsdiskurs zur -
in Disposition gestellten - zivilisatorischen Krise der islamischen Welt?
 
Einsendeschluss für Abstracts: 15. Juni 2017 an mailto:zit.jahrbuch@uni-muenster.de