PostDoc ("Oberassistenz") Islamic Studies

vor 3 Wochen


Zürich, Schweiz University of Zurich Vollzeit

Your responsibilities

As PostDoc at the department you will: develop an independent research project that will eventually lead to a second monograph ("Habilitation") offer courses at BA and MA levels (2-4 hours/semester) and assist students assist with the organisation of workshops and conferences, as well as fulfil departmental administrative tasks actively participate in research colloquiums and in the broader activities of the Department and the Institute (such as the "Zurich medievalist network")

Your profile

PhD in Islamic Studies or adjacent fields (history, religious studies, anthropology) Excellent knowledge of Arabic required; knowledge of another language relevant to the field (Persian, Ottoman Turkish, Urdu) appreciated Teaching experience Administrative skills Interdisciplinary research agenda focusing on dis/continuities between the pre-modern and the modern world Motivation to further advance on the academic career path according to the standards of the German-speaking university system ("Habilitation")

What we offer

The position is temporary (two years), with the option to be extended to nine years in total.

We offer varied and interesting work in an inspiring and socially relevant environment.
Diversity and inclusion are important to us.
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