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This fixed term (45 months) full-time post forms part of a team working on a European Research Council Starting Grant research project entitled ‘The here and the hereafter in Islamic traditions’ (HHIT), led by Dr Christian Lange, Lecturer in Islamic Studies. The research team will also include two doctoral researchers. A willingness to work in a team is essential for this post.

The post-holder will report to Dr Christian Lange and be based within the School of Divinity.

The post-holder will be expected to:

*prepare a scholarly monograph on the broad topic of Islamic eschatology in one of the following areas: material culture/art, theology/law, mysticism/philosophy, and Islamic modernity;

*publish research results in the form of several articles or book chapters;

*engage in knowledge transfer by presenting research results at scholarly meetings, both national and international;

*assist with the arrangements of various symposia and conferences as appropriate;

*manage the project’s website;

*assist with HHIT general administration as required

Personal Attributes

*Excellent presentation and communication skills

*Excellent organizational skills

*Versatility and flexibility in research methods

*Ability to work as part of a team

*Enthusiasm for and commitment to the project

Application Deadline:  17 September 2010

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