Description
The Oriental Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join its team as Research Fellow in Malay World Studies. We are seeking a candidate whose research concentrates on modern history and/or anthropology of the Malay World – Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Singapore, Malay-speaking areas of Indonesia and Southern Thailand, ideally with a focus on the cultural and sociopolitical change related to Islam. The duration of the position is three years, with a possibility of extension.
Benefits
1400-1600 EUR/month depending on experience. Full health benefits, 5-weeks annual vacation, travel and research stipends, support for professional development and further study, work in a fully internationalized academic environment, and further employment benefits. The starting date (September 1, 2021) is negotiable.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. degree in Malay-Indonesian or wider Southeast Asian Studies, History and/or Anthropology of Southeast Asia or other relevant fields
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Fluency in Malay/Indonesian and an ability to work with relevant sources in this language, knowledge of other Southeast Asian languages a plus
Specific Requirements
- Produce high-quality academic publications
- Actively participate in the Institute´s seminar, workshop and conference-related activities
- Contribute to enhancing the Institute´s international networks and outreach
Organisation
Oriental Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences
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