Caliphal Finances Research Fellow

1 day ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences / School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures / Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies

Full time- 35 hours per week, fixed term to 31 st December 2027

Number of posts: 1

Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, part of the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures are looking for a Caliphal Finances Research Fellow to join the ERC funded project Caliphal Finances- The Finances of the Caliphate: Abbasid Fiscal Practice in Islamic Late Antiquity.

The Opportunity:

The Caliphal Finances Research Fellow will join the ERC funded project Caliphal Finances. The Finances of the Caliphate: Abbasid Fiscal Practice in Islamic Late Antiquity. This project, funded by the European Commission through its European Research Council Starting Grant Scheme, offers an ambitious new account of a seminal period in Islamic history. It will provide a view from below on Abbasid fiscal history through a study of papyrus documents in Greek, Coptic and Arabic written in Egypt.

The Research Fellow will EITHER be a specialist of Coptic and Greek papyrology OR a specialist of Abbasid History and Historiography. They will lead various work-packages in collaboration with the PI.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis, and must be based in the UK) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Your skills and attributes for success:

  • A PhD in a relevant discipline
  • Research expertise in working with Arabic or Greek and Coptic sources datable to the early Islamic period.
  • Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks and deadlines
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly, both orally and in writing
    Willingness to fit in with a team orientation coupled with ability to work independently

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Application Information

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  • CV

  • Cover letter

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

  • A competitive salary
  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
  • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

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Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 9 December

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