Research Expert in Islamic Philanthropy

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom University of Birmingham Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the 'Making aid work for displaced women' UKRI FLF research initiative as a Research Fellow. The successful candidate will contribute to the creation and implementation of knowledge in the field of Islamic philanthropy and humanitarian aid.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct research and analysis on Islamic social finance and its intersection with humanitarian aid
  • Develop new frameworks and models for improving outcomes for displaced women
  • Organise events and public engagement activities to disseminate research findings
  • Contribute to publications and presentations, including drafting academic publications and presenting research outputs
  • Work with the research team to develop new models, techniques, and methods for addressing the needs of displaced women

About the Initiative

'Making aid work for displaced women' is an interdisciplinary and transformative research initiative funded by UKRI FLF. The project aims to better understand how Islamic philanthropy can be leveraged to improve humanitarian work and address the complex and intersecting needs of displaced women. The initiative seeks to develop innovative conceptual and financing solutions to support displaced women by pairing different aid paradigms.

About the School of Government

The School of Government at the University of Birmingham is intellectually vibrant with an excellent record in both research and teaching. It provides a supportive environment, enabling colleagues to engage internationally, build networks, and deliver excellent teaching and research. Resources are available to facilitate research, grant capture, and impact and engagement activities. Staff are encouraged and supported to be innovative in their teaching, enabling students to thrive and build firm foundations in the discipline.

Person Specification
  • Excellent knowledge of Islamic social finance with a focus on philanthropy principles, women's inclusion and empowerment, theological and gender analysis
  • A higher degree relevant to the research area or equivalent qualifications, first degree in area of specialism
  • High-level analytical capabilities
  • Proven experience in producing high-quality reports and briefings
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly to different audiences

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