Vacancy: Research Fellow (Post- Doctorate Researcher) for project on ‘Arabic Poetry in the Cairo Genizah’ (Trinity College Dublin)

The School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies and Department of Near Middle Eastern Studies in Trinity College Dublin is seeking to recruit a Research Fellow (Post- Doctorate Researcher) with experience in the anthropology of texts and written culture. Successful candidate will work closely with the principal investigator and other team researchers on a European Research Council funded project ‘Arabic Poetry in the Cairo Genizah’ (APCG). One of the main aims of the project is to look at the history of Jews in the Middle East in medieval and pre-modern times from a new perspective. It aims at writing Jewish history through literature, with a cultural- and socio-historical focus derived from a close examination of the Arabic poetry fragments preserved in the Cairo Genizah. Through literary and historical analysis of these manuscripts, we aim to gain an insight into the Egyptian-Jewish cultural world as it existed and developed over the centuries that manuscripts were deposited in the Genizah storeroom. Post Status: Specific Purpose Contract, Full-time Department / School: Department of Near Middle Eastern Studies, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin Reports to: Principal Investigator Salary: Appointment will be made on the Post-Doctorate Researcher salary scale (€39,523 – €41,940) at a point in line with Government Pay Policy appointment will be made no higher than point 1. Hours of Work: Full time – 37.5hrs per week (for 30 months) Closing Date: 12 Noon (GMT), Friday, 17th May 2022 Successful candidate will be expected to start September 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter. For international candidates, the postholder is expected to join the team at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Working remotely (overseas) is not possible. Further Information Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Dr. Mohamed Ahmed on AHMEDM4@tcd.ie Application Procedure Applicants Should Submit An Email With Full Curriculum Vitae, A covering letter outlining their experience relevant to the post, Names and contact details of 2 referees (including email addresses), to: Glen O’Keeffe, HR administrator Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies Email Address: financeandhr.sllcs@tcd.ie Please note incomplete and late applications will not be considered. Short listed applicants will be invited to a 30 minute test, which consists of a translation of Arabic poetry into English as well as interview. Share This Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X

The researcher will work on the European Research Council funded project 'Arabic Poetry in the Cairo Genizah' to examine the history of Jews in the Middle East. This involves performing literary and historical analysis of Arabic poetry fragments to gain insight into the Egyptian-Jewish cultural world.

The candidate must be a post-doctorate researcher with experience in the anthropology of texts and written culture. Proficiency in translating Arabic poetry into English is required as part of the selection process.

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Anthropology of texts
• Written culture
• Arabic poetry translation
• Literary analysis
• Historical analysis
• Manuscript research
• Arabic language proficiency

• Science & Research
• Education

Formation minimale

Maîtrise

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

4 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

38 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level