GRANT IN JEWISH STUDIES (CSIC‐UCM)

GRANT IN JEWISH STUDIES (CSIC‐UCM)

The project “Jewish Cultures Across Mediterranean Europe” (CSIC‐UCM), invites applications for one year research grant in the field of Jewish studies at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) or the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), with a monthly stipend of 1,220 € and an additional travel allowance.

AIM

The grant is addressed to post‐doctoral candidates who have received their degree after January 1, 2010, and wish to continue research in any of the mentioned academic institutions.

The centers eligible for application are the Institute of Languages and Cultures of the Mediterranean and the Near East (ILC) and other institutes of the Center for Human and Social Sciences (CCHS) of the CSIC, as well as the Hebrew and Aramaic Studies Department of the Complutense University in Madrid.

PROFILE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES

The grant is addressed to post‐doctoral researchers from Spain (except for those previously enrolled in any of the academic institutions of the Autonomous Region of Madrid), Portugal and other European countries, especially those of the Mediterranean basin, excluding candidates who already hold tenured positions.

Eligible candidates must have a Ph D degree in Jewish studies, Hebrew philology, or equivalent studies by country of origin, and other research disciplines with interest in Jewish studies.

The 12‐month grant period will take place between February 1, 2017 and May 31, 2018, being required residence in Madrid during the year awarded, exceptionally permitting absence during short periods duly justified.

The recipient of the grant will participate in the activities organized by the project “Jewish Cultures across Mediterranean Europe” (CSIC‐UCM), and will be responsible for his/her own travel arrangements and health insurance.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

Candidates must submit their application, by filling out the form and uploading the required documents, at

http://cchs.csic.es/en/callpostdocjmed

Only submissions received by January 15, 2017, will be given full consideration.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Form (to be filled out)
•  Current CV, English or Spanish (not to exceed 7 p.).
• Copy of doctoral degree title
• Plan of the proposed research activity (max. 8 p.)
• Two recent publications (max. 20 p. each)
• Names of two referees

  BURSARIES AWARD

  The CSIC‐UCM selection committee will take into account the academic excellence and the interest of the proposals, and will decide about the submitted applications, informing all candidates about the final decision.

  For pre‐application inquiries, please contact: jmed@csic.es // 91 602 27 63 / 91 602 24 13