Arab Enlightenment Research Fellow
Overview
The Voltaire Foundation at the University of Oxford is offering a fixed-term position for a Research Fellow to pursue a two-year independent research project. The work focuses on the relationship between the European Enlightenment and the Arabic and Islamic worlds, exploring intellectual, philosophical, cultural, political, and religious exchanges within a global context. In addition to individual research, the fellow will assist with a series of events, including lectures and seminars concerning the reception of Enlightenment debates in the modern world. The position is fully supported by The Arab Enlightenment Fellowship, Professor Al Khalifa, University College Bahrain.
What you get
The successful candidate receives a full-time salary ranging from £39,424 to £41,636 per annum, corresponding to Grade 7. The contract is fixed-term for a duration of two years.
How to apply
Applicants must submit their applications online, including a curriculum vitae and a supporting statement that addresses how they suit the position based on the person specification. Candidates are also required to provide the contact details of two referees and indicate whether they can be contacted immediately. All correspondence should include the Vacancy ID 189383. Enquiries can be directed to the designated human resources email address.
Key dates
The application deadline is 12:00 noon on Friday 27th November 2026. Shortlisting is scheduled to take place between 2nd and 4th December 2026, with interviews occurring during the week of 14th December 2026.
About University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England. Teaching there is documented from the late eleventh century, which makes it one of the oldest universities in the world, although its exact founding date is unknown. It has no single central campus, and its buildings are spread throughout the city. Every student belongs to a college, and the colleges operate alongside the university's academic departments, which are grouped into divisions.
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