Visiting Fellowship in Cultural Encounters between Jews and non-Jews, Parkes Institute
The Parkes Institute for the Study of Jewish/non-Jewish Relations at the University of Southampton invites applications for 2 visiting fellowships in the field of ‘cultural encounters between Jews and non-Jews.’
About the role
We welcome applications from scholars at any career stage working on topics related to cultural transfers, encounters, and representations in Jewish/non-Jewish relations, from antiquity to the present. Special consideration will be given to applications demonstrating engagement with the Parkes Library and Jewish archives at the University of Southampton.
Fellowships are for a minimum of one month and a maximum of two months, to be taken up between October and mid-December 2019, with as much overlap as possible between the two fellows.
Requirements
- Completed PhD
- Affiliation with a non-UK institution
Benefits
- Up to £2,500 to cover travel, accommodation, and living expenses
- Access to the Parkes Library and Special Collections
- Working space and university facilities
- Support for visa applications where needed
Responsibilities
- Attend Parkes Institute events (e.g., Tuesday evening seminars and doctoral seminars)
- Participate in the intellectual life of the Institute
- Deliver a seminar paper
- Present work to students
Applications should include a CV and a 500-word statement outlining your research project and plan for the fellowship. Submit to Prof Dan Levene (D.Levene@soton.ac.uk) by 14 August 2019.