Post-Doctoral Researcher
Encounters with the orient in early modern European scholarship (EOS),
University of London -The Warburg Institute

Applications are invited for a 0.5 part time research assistantship, as part of a major research project funded by the HERA. The post is available from 1 November 2013 for a fixed term until 30 September 2016.

Funded by HERA the project will document the scholarly European encounter with Oriental culture between c 1500‐1800. The ‘Orient’ explored in this context is, first of all, a Biblical Orient, covering the religious area of Islam, Eastern Judaism and Christianity. Interest in this cultural, religious and linguistic area arose from Scripture Studies and theological and missionary concerns with the Eastern Churches and Islam. These delineate the early modern concept of ‘Orient’, and also determine our use of the concept. In a number of case studies, conferences, and exhibitions, the project will explore the early modern scholarly European encounter with the Orient.

There is no application form. Candidates should submit with their letter of application a full curriculum vitae giving contact information (including e-mail address), details of qualifications, previous experience, current salary (if any) and the names, addresses and e-mail addresses of two referees (present/previous employers or academic references).

For full details and to apply, please visit: http://warburg.sas.ac.uk/home/vacancies/post-doctoral-researcher

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday, 21 October 2013