Job Description

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Department:

The SOAS Middle East Institute (SMEI) is an interdisciplinary institute promoting innovative engagement on the Middle East through research and outreach. The SMEI is a forward-thinking hub bringing together the worlds of scholarship, practice, and policy to foster meaningful exchanges among diverse stakeholders and craft creative solutions to key planetary challenges pertinent to the Middle East and North Africa. Research projects and public engagement are at the heart of the institute\'s activities.

About the Role:

The SOAS Middle East Institute (SMEI) is seeking to recruit an ambitious, experienced Research Fellow. In addition to pursuing their own research, the Research Fellow will work closely with the SMEI Director to generate and fundraise for new research and deliver projects and programming at the SMEI. The Research Fellow needs to have experience in writing research grant applications and engaging with donors and/or with the policy community, as well as keen interest in interdisciplinarity and research innovation in the arts, humanities and/or social sciences.

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

How to Apply: Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement

Closing date: 10th September 2023

Interviews to be held: shortly after closing date.

Further information

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