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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERSThe Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) isseeking four postdoctoral researchers to work with Dr. Effie Fokas and a16-member broader research team on the ERC (European Research Council)funded research project entitled 'Directions in Religious Pluralism inEurope: Examining Grassroots Mobilisations in Europe in the Shadow ofEuropean Court of Human Rights Religious Freedom Jurisprudence'(GRASSROOTSMOBILISE). Each postdoctoral researcher will undertake onecountry-based case study (on the cases of Greece, Italy, Romania andTurkey). The 5-year-long project began on 1 January 2014, and thepostdoctoral researchers are required for two years, from early January2015 to end 2016.LOCATIONGreece, Italy, Romania and Turkey, respectively, with quarterly tobi-annual research meetings in AthensJOB DESCRIPTIONThe role of postdoctoral researcher will entail, amongst other things:preparation of a background report on religion-state relations in thenational context, and on religious freedom issues in the courts at thenational level; preparation of a database on media coverage ofmobilisations related to religion in the national context; conducting ofqualitative interview-based fieldwork research in selected researchlocale(s) in the country; assisting the drafting of proposals forrelated parallel projects; drafting of project reports based on thefieldwork; and authoring (and co-authoring, where applicable) ofarticles and books based on the research.Successful candidates will have a demonstrated capacity for teamwork andthe ability to work independently and to take initiative. They will beencouraged to be active members of the research team in proposing andtaking the lead in new areas for research.QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE1.   PhD in political science, law, religious studies, socialanthropology or sociology (awarded after January 2008 and before January2015).2.   Strong organisational, research and writing skills; previousinterdisciplinary research experience in the areas of religion, law andhuman rights will be beneficial3.   Previous experience in applying for grants is of advantage4.   Excellent written and oral communications skills in English and in the language of the country study undertakenDEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 2 May 2014Applications should include a cover letter in English including a detailed statement of research interests, a CV, and the names and contact details of two potential referees. Please also send an electronic copy of PhD thesis or a relevant writing sample (published or unpublished), in English; these will be treated confidentially. Send application via email, with GRASSROOTSMOBILISE Postdoctoral Researcher and the relevant country in subject line, to: grassrootsmobilise@eliamep.grOral interviews will be conducted in the shortlisting process in Athens and via telephone or skype as needed.