Fw: JOBS- Research Fellows on Central Asia, Institute of Ismaili Studies

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From: "Sarfaroz Niyozov" <[email protected]>
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Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 12:04 PM
Subject: JOBS- Research Fellows on Central Asia, Institute of Ismaili
Studies


> A distribution of: CentralAsia-L - Announcement List for Central Asian
Studies
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> JOBS- Research Fellows on Central Asia, Institute of Ismaili Studies,
London
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> The Institute of Ismaili Studies
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> POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
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> Research Fellows for Central Asian Studies Unit at the IIS
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> The Central Asian Studies Unit of The Institute of Ismaili Studies is
> recruiting two research fellows for the autumn of 2002, for a two-year
> period.  The Fellows will be involved in the research and educational
> activities in and around the Central Asian Ismaili Communities. The
> assignments for this post entail extensive travel, particularly to Central
> Asia. The research Fellows will report to the Coordinator of the Central
> Asian Studies Unit.
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> The applicants must meet the following criteria:
>  * Have a PhD or Master's degree in social sciences, preferably Islamic
>    Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science, Law, International
>    development, or Education.
>  * Knowledge of research methodology and experience of conducting research
>    in a Central Asian country (this includes Tajikistan, Kyrgizstan,
Northern
>    Pakistan, Afghanistan, Eastern Iran and Western China). Samples of
>    scholarly work and research will need to be submitted with the
application.
>  * A minimum of two year's working experience in a Central Asian country,
>    and knowledge of one or more Central Asian languages (preference will
be
>    given to Farsi, Dari, Tajiki, Shognani, Brusheski, Chitrali and
Russian).
>    Applicants will also need to have an excellent command of English and
>    computer skills.
>  * Excellent communication skills, ability to be a team player, and an
>    awareness of the issues of development in Muslim societies.
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> The closing date for submitting applications is 15th September 2002.
> Candidates should send their CVs and applications to:
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> Dr. Sarfaroz Niyozov
> Central Asian Studies Unit
> 42 - 44 Grosvernor Gardens
> London SW1W 0EB
> Email: [email protected]
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