Vacancy, Post-Doctorate Researcher in Arabic Poetry in the Cairo Genizah: Social History, Trinity College Dublin
Post Status: Specific Purpose Contract (expected duration approximately 36 months), Full-time.
Department: Department of Near Middle Eastern Studies, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies, Trinity College Dublin.
Location: Main Campus, Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Reports to: Principal Investigator.
About the role
The School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies and the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Studies at Trinity College Dublin is seeking to recruit a Research Fellow/Post-Doctorate Researcher to focus on Arabic Poetry in the Cairo Genizah: Social History.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on Arabic poetry in the Cairo Genizah with a focus on social history.
- Translate Arabic poetry into English as part of the selection process and ongoing research.
Requirements
- PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Near and Middle Eastern Studies, Arabic Literature, or related disciplines).
- Proficiency in Arabic and English, with demonstrated experience in translating Arabic poetry.
- Experience or strong interest in the Cairo Genizah and its historical/social context.
Pay
Appointment will be made on the Post-Doctorate Researcher salary scale (€38,632 – €41,025) at a point in line with Government Pay Policy, no higher than point 1.
Schedule
Full-time – 37.5 hours per week.
Application Details
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a 30-minute test, which will consist of a translation of Arabic poetry into English, followed by an interview.