Research Associate in Ismaili Studies

Full time permanent position

Salary range: c. £34,000 per annum, depending on experience

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 as part of current and future projects related to Ismaili studies with a view towards preparing specific works for publication. Other duties include translating classical texts, preparing critical editions, organising academic projects (multi-author publications and conferences), and possibly also teaching at the Graduate Programme in Islamic Studies and Humanities of the IIS. You will also participate in all relevant 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 related to Ismaili history, theology, thought and other related topics and a strong publication record. An advanced knowledge and experience in working with classical Arabic and/or Persian texts is essential. The ideal candidate will also possess an excellent command of the English language and attention to detail. Start date negotiable.

Please apply online with CV plus covering letter at www.iis.ac.uk ('Job Vacancies' link) where you can also download the job description and person specification.

In addition, please submit the following information to Caroline Gomez in Human Resources at the Institute of Ismaili Studies, 210 Euston Road, London NW1 2DA or preferably by email to cgomez@iis.ac.uk

a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the post (if not already submitted)three referencesa writing sample (published or unpublished; minimum: 3,000 words)a research proposal for a subject related to Ismaili/Shi'i studiesyour doctoral thesis abstract and table of contents (including a brief abstract of each chapter).

Closing date:  31 May 2011