Hi all,
This came to my attention, so I am passing it on,
Karima Boudjillouli
Al-Furqan Islamic Heritage Foundation
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Research position- Qur'anic Studies-Institute of Ismaili Studies
> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:46:56 +0000
>
> Dear Colleagues,
> We are advertising a new research position (see below for details). If
> you think there are people who will be interested, please circulate
> this email as widely as you can.
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> Research Associate
> Qur’anic Studies Unit, Department of Academic Research and Publications
> THE INSTITUTE OF ISMAILI STUDIES, LONDON
> Full time permanent position
> Salary range: £29,000-34,000 per annum, depending on experience
> Start date negotiable
> Closing date: Friday 16 April
>
> The Institute of Ismaili Studies has the object of promoting
> scholarship and learning of Muslim cultures and societies, historical
> as well as contemporary, and a better understanding of their
> relationship with other societies and faiths.
>
> Your main responsibilities will be to undertake research on current and
> future projects of the Qur’anic Studies Unit with a view towards
> preparing specific works for publication. Other duties include editing
> one of the volumes of the Anthology of Qur’anic Commentaries that the
> IIS publishes jointly with Oxford University Press, translating tafsir
> texts and the possibility of teaching in the Graduate programme in
> Islamic Studies and Humanities at the IIS. You will also participate in
> all relevant Qur’anic Studies meetings, workshops and conferences and
> in other related research at the IIS.
>
> The position requires a PhD in Islamic Studies and preference will be
> given to candidates with specialisations in the following areas: Qur'an
> and tafsir Studies; theology and philosophy in Islam; intellectual
> history of Islam; and other related topics. An advanced knowledge and
> experience in reading and translating classical Arabic and Persian
> texts is essential. The ideal candidate will also possess an excellent
> command of the English language and attention to detail.
>
> To apply, please submit the following information to Caroline Chady,
> Human Resources Co-ordinator, The Institute of Ismaili Studies, 210
> Euston Road, London NW1 2DA or email [log in to unmask]
>
> • a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of
> the post;
> • an up to date Curriculum Vitae;
> • three references;
> • a writing sample (published or unpublished; minimum: 3,000
> words);
> • a research proposal for a subject related to the reception and
> interpretation of the Qur'an;
> • your PhD abstract and table of contents (including a brief
> abstract of each chapter).
>
> For more information on the IIS, visit our website at www.iis.ac.uk.
>
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>
>
> Omar Alí-de-Unzaga
> Academic Coordinator, Qur'anic Studies
> The Institute of Ismaili Studies
> 210 Euston Road
> NW1 2DA
> London- UK
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