Abstractors

Key Responsibilities

Aga Khan University Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (AKU-ISMC) in London requires immediately, freelance abstractors for the Muslim Civilisations Abstract Project. The incumbents are required to survey and write brief abstracts of encyclopaedias and other academic documents selected by the Institute.

Requirements

• PhD and research experience in Middle Eastern, Indian, Oriental or Islamic Studies. PhD candidates who have completed an MA/MPhil and who are well advanced in their doctoral research will be considered;
• Excellent proficiency in English and at least one of the following languages: Arabic, Malay/Indonesian, Persian, Turkish, Urdu. Knowledge of additional European and Asian languages, particularly Central Asian languages and Russian, will be an asset;
• Good computer skills are required;

A guide to writing abstracts for the Muslim Civilisations Abstracts project is available for download .

To Apply

Candidates should send a brief letter and a curriculum vitae by 15 April 2009 to:

Ms Karena Avedissian
Administrative Assistant (MCA)

Aga Khan University
4 Bedford Square
London WC1B 3RA
Tel: 020 7907 1053
Fax: 020 7907 1030
Email: ismc.mca@aku.edu

Disclaimer

AKU-ISMC is part of Aga Khan University (AKU), an international university with operations in ten countries. By submitting an application to AKU-ISMC you agree to revoke your rights under the Data Protection Act 1998 thereby permitting ISMC to share the contents of your application with relevant colleagues at our headquarters institution AKU Karachi, and with its nominated agents for the purpose of completing this recruitment exercise. AKU-ISMC does not communicate with candidates unless they are to be short-listed for interview.