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The Department of Religious Diversity invites applications for two full time  funded postdoctoral positions for the research project on new media and  religious politics. This project is investigating new media dynamics,  political Islam and political Hinduism in South Asia and among the South  Asian diaspora in EuropeThe objective is to examine the ways that the  Internet media facilitates and reshapes new transnational networks of  religious politics, and its ramifications for South Asian politics and  diaspora cultures.Postdoc 1The successful candidate will explore Internet enabled new media practices  and political Islam among the South Asian diaspora in the UK and Germany.  Ethnographic fieldwork among the diasporic Islamic communities and major  organizations for political Islam connected to South Asia is expected. A  background in Islamic studies or proficiency in Urdu/Arabic is desired.Postdoc 2The researcher will carry out an ethnographic study of online practices  among the Indian diaspora and major organizations for political Hinduism in  the UK. The postdoctoral fellows will design the study concerning these  themes, lead fieldwork, and collaborate with other researchers working on  the project. Candidates with a PhD or close to finishing a PhD, and with  research interests in media and South Asia are encouraged to apply.This full time fixed-term post for two years will begin in July 2015 or as soon as possible after this date.The Max Planck Society wishes to increase the participation of women  wherever they are underrepresented; therefore, applications from women are  particularly welcome. Following its commitment to an equal opportunities  employment policy, the Max Planck Society also especially encourages persons  with a disability to submit their applications.ApplicationThe complete application, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, a two-page research proposal must be sent by email or mail before 15 May, 2015 to:Professor Peter van der VeerManaging DirectorMax Planck Institute for theStudy of Religious and Ethnic DiversityHermann-Foge Weg 11Goettingen, Germanyvdvoffice@mmg.mpg.deEnquiries may be made to Dr Sahana Udupa at udupa@mmg.mpg.dePlease see the link for more information on the institute: www.mmg.mpg.de