Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

The Institute of Ismaili Studies; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 34.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to join its Department of Academic Research in London. The role focuses on revising the candidate's doctoral thesis for publication and contributing to IIS research priorities in Islamic and Ismaili studies.

Alongside research, the fellow will engage in teaching, lectures, seminars, and curriculum development, while collaborating on multidisciplinary projects within the department.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Islamic Studies with specialization in Shiʿi Studies, South Asian Studies, Central Asian Studies, Qur'anic Studies and Tafsīr, Islamic Theology and Philosophy, Islamic Intellectual History, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality original research suitable for publication.
• Experience teaching or supporting learning in higher education.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive and able to plan development of doctoral dissertation into a peer-reviewed monograph.
• Knowledge of Arabic and Persian, archival or collaborative research is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Teach or support teaching-related activities such as lectures, seminars, tutorials, assessments, and curriculum development.
• Collaborate on research projects within the Department of Academic Research.
• Prepare the doctoral thesis for publication and assist in submitting revised manuscripts for IIS consideration.

Kenntnisse

Research publication experience

Higher education teaching experience

Independent and collaborative work

Proactive initiative and sound判断

Ausbildung

PhD in Islamic Studies or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Location: London, King's Cross (Aga Khan Centre) – Hybrid

Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract

About the role

The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to join its Department of Academic Research.

The primary focus of the fellowship is to provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to revise and prepare their doctoral thesis for publication by IIS, ensuring that the work makes a significant contribution to the Institute’s research priorities in Islamic and Ismaili studies. At the conclusion of the fellowship, the postholder will submit the revised manuscript to IIS for consideration for publication.

Alongside their research, the successful candidate will contribute to collaborative research projects and initiatives within the Department of Academic Research and participate in teaching and teaching-related activities, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, assessment, curriculum development and student support, as appropriate.

What we’re looking for

• A PhD in Islamic Studies or a closely related discipline, with specialisation in Shiʿi Studies, South Asian Studies, Central Asian Studies, Qur'anic Studies and Tafsīr, Islamic Theology and Philosophy, Islamic Intellectual History, or another relevant field aligned with the Institute’s research priorities.
• Experience of producing high-quality, original academic research suitable for publication.
• Experience of teaching or supporting learning in higher education.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A proactive approach, demonstrating initiative and sound judgement.
• Professionalism, discretion and diplomacy when working with colleagues and external partners.
• A clear plan to develop the doctoral dissertation into a peer-reviewed monograph, working knowledge of Arabic and Persian, a record of scholarly publications, and experience of bibliographic, archival or collaborative research would be advantageous.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your academic research and publication portfolio while contributing to the wider research and teaching activities of IIS.

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