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Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy is seeking a one-year postdoctoral fellowship on Islamist movements in the Middle East beginning fall 2015. The scholar is expected to work independently to pursue his/her research agenda and report to the Institute's Academic Affairs Director and the Institute's Founding Director. Funding is expected to cover 12-month appointment, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Applicants must have a PhD in a field related to the politics, history, and societies of the contemporary Middle East such as political science, international relations, or history.Required skills:Demonstrated deep understanding of Islamist political movements in one or more of the following contexts: Egypt, Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Libya, Tunisia, Morocco, and the relations of these movements to the policies of regional governments, the United States, and the broader international community.Demonstrated ability to formulate policy recommendations, initiate and engage in creative approaches toward advancing policy, including the ability to initiate projects and balance multiple projects.Sufficient knowledge of Arabic, Turkish and/or Persian to be able to engage with source materials in these languages.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with people with sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.Application:Applicant must include or be prepared to provide:A letter of interestA resume or CVOne writing sampleA research statement (no longer than one page single-spaced)Three letters of recommendationTeaching evaluations (if available)For more information, please see http://jobs.rice.edu:80/postings/3482 &#160;