The five-year-long research project entitled ‘Space, Memory and the Legacy of the 1923 Population Exchange between Greece and Turkey’ is funded by the European Research Council (ERC Starting Grants, Horizon 2020) and is commencing on 1 February 2021.
CONTRACT
Fixed term, starting 1 February 2021. The position is offered for three (3) years and four (4) months with the possibility of extension up to the end of the project duration.
LOCATION
Greece and Turkey
JOB DESCRIPTION
The post-doctoral researcher will be based at the Centre for Asia Minor Studies (CAMS) in Athens, Greece for three years and four months. Should the contract be extended, the researcher would then move to the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (Athens, Greece) for the remaining period. Main responsibilities include:
- Archival research at CAMS and other relevant archives and libraries in Greece and Turkey.
- Translations and transliterations of Ottoman documents.
- Literature review, writing and analysis
- Participation in the organization of the dissemination activities of the project,
- Participation in team meetings, publications and conferences.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
1. PhD in History, Hellenic studies, Turkish studies, Ottoman studies or other relevant field (awarded after January 2014 and before February 2021).
2. Excellent written and oral communications skills in Greek, Turkish and English. Very good knowledge of Ottoman paleography.
3. Strong organisational, research and writing skills; previous research experience on relevant topics.
Diversity-Equal Opportunities
The Centre for Asia Minor Studies is strongly committed to diversity within its community. CAMS remains committed to equal opportunities in the evaluation and recruitment of its personnel, and it does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race or ethnic origin, religious and other convictions, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 Dec 2020
Applications should include a cover letter in English including a detailed statement of research interests, a CV, and the names and contact details of two potential referees. Please also send an electronic copy of PhD thesis or a relevant writing sample (published or unpublished), in English; these will be treated confidentially. Please submit your application via email, titled ‘HOMEACROSS Postdoctoral Researcher CAMS’, to: info@kms.org.gr by 18 December 2020. Selected candidates will be invited to online interviews. All applications will be evaluated by the Evaluation Committee. If you wish to further inquire about the position, please establish direct contact with Dr Kalliopi Amygdalou, HOMEACROSS Principal Investigator, email: amygdalou@eliamep.gr
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