The Institute of Ismaili Studies . Research Associate
The Institute of Ismaili Studies invites applications for the position
of a Research Associate in Quranic Studies, for the Department of
Academic Research and Publications. Your main responsibilities
will be to undertake research on current
and future projects of Quranic Studies with a view towards
preparing specific works for publication. Other duties include
assisting with the development of the Quranic Studies seminar
series and possibly teaching on the Graduate programme.
Other tasks will include participating in all relevant Quranic Studies
meetings, workshops and conferences and in other relevant
research at the IIS that has been agreed upon with the
coordinators.
The position requires a PhD in Islamic Studies and preference will be
given to candidates with specialisations in the following areas:
Quranic and Tafsir Studies, Kalam, Intellectual history of Islam and
other related topics. An advanced knowledge in reading
classical Arabic texts is essential.
The ideal candidate will also possess an excellent command of
the English language and attention to detail is essential.
The closing date is Friday 24th November 2006 and interviews
are scheduled to take place shortly thereafter.
To apply please send a CV and covering letter to:
Miss Laura Jeffrey
Human Resources Officer
The Institute of Ismaili Studies
42-44 Grosvenor Gardens
London SW1W 0EB
ljeffrey@iis.ac.uk
The Institute of Ismaili Studies is an equal opportunities employer.
For more information, visit our website at www.iis.ac.uk