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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2016/17The Orient-Institut Beirut (Max Weber Foundation) conducts and supports research on the region (MENA) in the Humanities and Social Sciences.With our postdoctoral fellowships we seek to enhance co-operation with academic institutions in the region.The fellowship will be granted for up to 12 months, beginning with September 15 2016 (or later this year). The stipend amounts to € 1900 per month. We may further support up to two travels abroad for active participation at conferences and the like.Requirements:Excellent research project.PhD in a region related discipline.Excellent command of Arabic and English.Basic command of German is expected.Research design must convincingly project results within the prospected period.Postdoctoral fellows are expected to:Participate actively at academic activities of the InstitutePresent their research resultsEnhance the Institute's cooperation with academic institutions in the regionCooperate with ongoing research activities of the InstituteWrite a report at the end of their fellowship.Deadline for submitting applications: before May 31, 2016 by e-mail to:Orient-Institut BeirutProf. Dr. Stefan Lederdir@orient-institut.orgApplications must include:Cover letterCVOutline of research proposalLetter of recommendation written by an academic supervisorCopy of the doctoral degree document