Post-doc Position South Asian Studies

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Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies
Post-doc Position South Asian Studies
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The department of Indian Studies at the Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies (IAOS) is concerned with social, cultural, and politico-economic developments in the Indian subcontinent from ancient times to the present. In our Modern India/South Asia focus we focus on processes of social and religious transformation across the region, and how these are reflected in politics. More specific areas of interest include among others, caste, kinship and gender, politics and civil society, bureaucracy, religion and politics, the environment, labour, and welfare schemes (healthcare, pensions, right to work, etc.), and both regional and international migration.
Your responsibilities
As a Post-doc at our department you will
  • develop an independent research project
  • assist with the organisation of workshops and conferences, departmental administrative tasks, and university partnerships in India.
  • actively participate in research colloquiums and in the broader activities of the department and the Institute
  • offer attractive courses at BA and MA level

Your profile
You need a PhD in Indian/South Asian studies, or a PhD with a South Asia focus from disciplines such as social/cultural anthropology, human or political geography, modern development studies, and political science. Moreover, candidates need a clear proposal that outlines how they plan to further develop their research. German language skills are necessary for this position, and some teaching and administrative experience are desirable.
What we offer
The postdoctoral position is renewable on a yearly basis and initially limited to a three-year period but could potentially be extended for a total of up to nine years. We also offer you the extensive academic infrastructure of both the department of Indian studies and of the Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies (IAOS): the largest centre of research and teaching on Asia in Switzerland. Candidates will have the opportunity to exchange ideas with other researchers working on modern and classical South Asia/India as well as with others within the departments of Islamic Studies, Gender Studies, Japanese Studies, and Chinese studies. The University of Zürich, with its eight faculties, also offers students many opportunities to connect with researchers in several other disciplines and to participate in guest lectures by distinguished speakers. Beyond the university, Zürich is an international city with a vibrant cultural scene located in the centre of Europe.
Place of work
Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies
Department of Indian Studies
Raemistrasse 59
8001 Zürich
Start of employment
The position is available from the 1st of June 2022.
The application should consist of a single PDF document containing,
  • A cover letter with a brief description of your earliest possible starting date, your background, academic interests, motivation, and particular skills that you would like to highlight
  • A CV
  • A two to three page outline of your proposed area of research.

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