The Oriental Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences invites applications for a full-time Junior Researcher focusing on the economic, religious, environmental, or cultural migration corridors in (Eur)Asia that addresses state (e.g. bilateral treaties and migration law) and non-state (e.g. ethnicity and religion) factors influencing migration flow. The position is part of the project Migration and Us: Mobilities, Refugees, and Borders from the Perspective of the Human Sciences within the working group “State and Transnational Migration”. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue publications in academic journals (in English) and participate in the working group’s activities and workshops.
Start: April 2025 or earlier.
Duration: 18 months (with an option for extension)
Deadline for application: February 15, 2025.
Qualifications:
- PhD received within the last seven years related to Middle East or Asian Studies or in another field of the humanities related to the project topic.
- Experience in textual and/or field research using original sources.
- Competency to conduct research and publish in English.
- Working knowledge of at least one research language other than English.
- Knowledge of Czech language is not a requirement. However, we appreciate we appreciate efforts at integration into Czech academic life with regard to candidate’s potential future involvement with the Oriental Institute.
Benefits:
- Salary: Est. 2000 Euros/month
- Full health benefits.
- 5-weeks annual vacation.
- Working with an excellent international project team on different aspects of migration in the region of Eurasia.
- Friendly and flexible working environment.
- Assistance with learning the Czech language.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, CV (including publications), prospective research project (max. 2 pages) including proposed sources and outputs, and a writing sample to Dr. Jarmila Ptáčková at ptackova@orient.cas.cz. All materials must be received by February 15, 2025 to receive full consideration. All inquiries may be directed to Dr. Ptáčková.
About the Oriental Institute:
The Oriental Institute is a public non-university research institution. The Institute currently employs approximately 30 researchers from across the Czech Republic, Europe, Asia, and the United States. Currently, the work of our researchers is focused on the Arab world, Iran, Israel, Turkey, India, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, China, Tibet, Japan, the Ottoman Empire, and the ancient Near East. For more information on who we are and what we do visit: www.orient.cas.cz.
The Oriental Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation when considering admission to any form of membership or application for employment.
