Postdoctoral Researcher in Illuminationist Philosophy

Karlstad University; Jyväskylä; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Jyväskylä invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Philosophy to advance the ISHRAQ project on illuminationist philosophy. The role focuses on the reception of Suhrawardī’s thought in 14th- and 15th-century Islamic world sources within an international, multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a completed Doctoral degree in Philosophy, knowledge of classical Arabic, and excellent English. The contract is for three years and based in Jyväskylä, Finland.

Qualifications

• Completed Doctoral degree in Philosophy or an equivalent research field.
• Sufficient knowledge of classical Arabic to enable work with untranslated primary sources.
• A strong academic record is advantageous.
• Proficiency in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the reception of Suhrawardī’s philosophy in 14th- and 15th-century CE authors in the Islamic world.
• Work within the ISHRAQ project based in Jyväskylä, Finland, and collaborate with an international team.

Skills

English proficiency

Academic writing

Critical thinking

Education

Doctoral degree in Philosophy

Job description

University of Jyväskylä invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Philosophy to advance the ISHRAQ project on illuminationist philosophy. The role focuses on the reception of Suhrawardī’s thought in 14th- and 15th-century Islamic world sources within an international, multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a completed Doctoral degree in Philosophy, knowledge of classical Arabic, and excellent English. The contract is for three years and based in Jyväskylä, Finland.