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Research FellowUniversity of Birmingham&#160;- School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion within the College of Arts and LawLocation:BirminghamSalary:£30,395 to £39,609 With potential progression once in post to £42,036 a year.Hours:Full TimeContract Type:Fixed-Term/ContractPlaced On:18th April 2019Closes:Closing date: 3/6/2019   -  (Interviews) 1st July 2019Job Ref:81169To applyFull TimeFixed term for 36 months fixed term (FT), starting Jan 2020Grade 7-&#160;Full time starting salary is normally in the range £30,395 to £39,609. With potential progression once in post to £42,036 a year.The Department of Theology and Religion seeks to appoint a Research Fellow to work on the ERC-funded project ‘Creating an Alternative&#160;umma: Clerical Authority and Religio-political Mobilisation in Transnational Shii Islam (ALTERUMMA)’ project, led by Professor Oliver Scharbrodt. This interdisciplinary project investigates the transformation of Shii Islam in the Middle East and Europe since the 1950s. The Research Fellow is expected to undertake research on the development and use of Shii ritual practices in the cultural production of modern Shii communal identities in Iraq.&#160;The Research Fellow will have a PhD in the relevant of study (preferably with experience in ethnographic research in the Middle East). In addition, the Research Fellow will have an excellent command of Arabic, a high level analytical capability, as well as a demonstrated ability to work independently to the very highest levels of research excellence.&#160;The post holder will:&#160;Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if requiredContribute to writing bids for research fundingAnalyse and interpret dataApply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understandingDisseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc.Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the disciplineContribute to developing new models, techniques and methodsUndertake management/administration arising from researchContribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administrationContribute to public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leaderCollect research data; this may be through a variety of research methodsPresent research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars, workshops and conferencesProvide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research *Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines*&#160;The Department of Theology and Religion has an outstanding international reputation in the study of all types of religion in the contemporary world, including inter-cultural theology, textual studies, pentecostal and charismatic studies, inter-religious relations, Islamic studies and Quaker studies. The department came second in the country in the Research Excellence Framework 2014 and is home to a number of important research groups and projects. As a member of Department, the research fellow will join a lively and flourishing department where they will enjoy opportunities for intellectual and other leadership in a collegiate and highly ambitious research community.&#160;This is a full time post with a duration of 36 months, with an anticipated start date of Jan 2020.&#160;Further information about the project: https://alterumma.bham.ac.uk/ Informal enquiries should be directed to Oliver Scharbrodt at O.Scharbrodt@bham.ac.ukClosing date:&#160;3/6/2019&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160;Interviews will be held in week beginning 1st&#160;July 2019.To download the details and submit an electronic application online please click on the Apply Online button below; please quote Job Reference in all enquiries. Alternatively information can be obtained from 0121 415 9000 or visit&#160;www.birmingham.ac.uk/jobsValuing excellence; sustaining investment