The Finnish Institute in the Middle East (FIME) is recruiting a doctoral or postdoctoral researcher for a fixed term of 1.1.2025–31.12.2026. The position is located at the Institute in Beirut, Lebanon.
The Finnish Institute in the Middle East is an academic institute that focuses on the study of Middle East in contemporary and classical periods within a variety of disciplines in humanities, social sciences, law, theology and education. The Institute supports Finnish research on the Middle East and offers teaching in cooperation with universities. The institute also brings research-based perspectives to public discourse on the Middle East. The Finnish Institute in the Middle East operates in the whole region with an office in Beirut, Lebanon. Working in FIME offers an excellent vantage point for research on the Middle East in Finland.
The position is suitable for either a Finnish or Finland-based postdoctoral researcher or an advanced doctoral candidate. The tasks are varied and demanding, and as such, to succeed in this role, the candidate must have previous experience, that includes but is not limited to:
- Conducting research in/on the Middle East as well as academic experience from a multicultural context.
- Academic publishing.
- Organizing international events.
- External communications such as blogs, podcasts, and social media.
Excellent English and decent Finnish skills are mandatory. Arabic skills or knowledge of another major language of the MENA region are also appreciated.
Success in the role requires initiative, unprejudiced attitude, flexibility, and patience.
Work tasks, salary, housing benefits, duration of the term:
50% of working time will be spent on one’s own doctoral or postdoctoral research. The other 50 % will include administrative duties, teaching, external communications, organizing courses and events as well as other tasks assigned by the director of the institute. Postdoctoral researchers are expected to conduct independent research.
Salary of a postdoc researcher is 3 190 euros per month (gross). Salary of an advanced doctoral researcher is 2 940 euros per month (gross).
In addition, the costs of living in Beirut are compensated up to 500 euros per month (taxable housing benefit).
The position is fixed term 1.1.2025–31.12.2026.
Application
Job applications with attached letter of motivation, curriculum vitae (max. 4 pages), list of publications and research plan (max. 5 pages) are to be submitted via online form by 22nd May 2024 at midnight Finnish time (N.B. The application period has been extended). We also ask you to provide contact details for two referees. Doctoral researchers must include dissertation supervisor’s letter indicating academic success.
Interviews will be arranged via Zoom. The Foundation’s Board of Governors will complete the selection in early June.
For any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Director of the Institute Dr Susanne Dahlgren (name.surname@fime.fi).
More information is available on The Finnish Institute in the Middle East and the Foundation for the Finnish Institute in the Middle East.