PhD position on Rosewater, nightingale, and gunpowder (1.0 FTE)

• an MA or equivalent degree in Islamic Studies, Middle East Studies, Religious Studies, or a cognate discipline, or an MA thesis in one of these fields already accepted by the MA committee;
• knowledge of at least one primary Islamicate language (preferably Persian, but other languages will also be considered);
• proficiency in academic English as well as the ability to work with secondary literature in modern European languages ;
• ability to work independently and in a team, with good organisational and communication skills.

We offer:

• a position (1.0 FTE) for the duration of 18 months. In case of good performance and a positive evaluation, the contract will be extended for the remaining period of 30 months (48 months in total);
• a full-time gross salary between €2,770 and €3,539 in scale P of the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities (CAO);
• 8% holiday bonus and 8.3% end-of-year bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible employment conditions based on the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities.

In addition to the employment conditions from the CAO for Dutch Universities, Utrecht University has a number of its own arrangements. These include agreements on professional development , leave arrangements, sports and cultural schemes and you get discounts on software and other IT products. We also give you the opportunity to expand your terms of employment through the Employment Conditions Selection Model. This is how we encourage you to grow.
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• an application letter that sets out your qualifications and motivation for applying for the position;
• a curriculum vitae;
• two names of possible referees;
• a copy of your Master thesis and, if applicable, a sample of your published work;
• a transcript of grades and/or scan of the Master certificate.