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ISIS (Interuniversitaire Onderzoeksschool voor Islam Studies/
Inter-university School for Islamic Studies) 5 PhD positions (10- ??)
*Institution*
ISIS (Inter-university School for Islamic Studies) is a national research
institute for the study of Islam and Muslim societies, in which eight Dutch
universities participate. Leiden University is administrative responsible
for ISIS.
*Job description*
*5 PhD positions in the profile area Islam and Muslim societies vacancy
number: 10-???* In the coming six years (2010-2015) ISIS has made
available special funds to build an integrated interdisciplinary thematic
profile area which focuses on *lslam and Muslim societies*. One of the main
aims is to integrate and mobilize the knowledge and expertise in the field.
* *
*Conditions of employment*
The positions are 1,0 fte for 4 years (or 0,8 for 5 years). The Ph.D.
candidates will be appointed initially for eighteen months at the in ISIS
participating university with which the promotor is affiliated. At
satisfactory performance during that period, the appointment will be renewed
for another two and a half years. Remuneration will be
€ 2,042 gross per calendar month in the first year, increasing to a maximum
of
€ 2,612 gross per calendar month in the fourth year is in accordance with
current pay scales as indicated in the ‘CAO voor Nederlandse
Universiteiten’. You will also receive a end-of-year bonus of 8.3% of your
yearly income.
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*Requirements***
· Candidates should hold a MA degree or equivalent. Preference will
be given to candidates with a MA in the Humanities, Social sciences or
Theology with a specialisation in the field of Islam and Muslim societies.
· Outstanding research qualities manifest in a high-quality MA
thesis or equivalent.
· Excellent command of English
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*Procedure*
Applicants, with an MA degree in a relevant field and proficiency in
English, are asked to submit a concrete interdisciplinary research plan.
The applications procedure will consist of two rounds. In the first round a
selection will be made based on a short research proposal of maximum 1000
words. Those who are selected will be asked to write a full research
proposal of maximum 5000 words. The full proposal has be accompanied by two
reference letters. An interview may be part of the selection procedure.
*Application*
First round reactions before 14 June 2010:
· Letter of applications
· Fact sheet
· Short Research Proposal (maximum 1000 words)
Second round reactions before 15 August 2010 (only for those invited):
· Two reference letters
· Full research Proposal (maximum 5000 words)
Letters of application can be sent by post or email (preference) to the
address below, and should reach our office no later than *14 June 2010*.
Please quote the vacancy number in your application. Adress:
Faculteit der Geesteswetenschappen
Afdeling Personeel en Organisatie
Postbus 9515
2300 RA Leiden
Email: [log in to unmask]
For further information please contact Dr. P. de Bruijn
[log in to unmask] or 0031 071 5272592
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