Academic Researcher in Law and Islam

16 hours ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full time

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Academic Researcher to join our team at Københavns Universitet. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a groundbreaking research project titled "Non-Muslim Islam", exploring the intersection of law and Islam.

About the Project: This project aims to investigate how non-Muslims produce Islamic discourse, examining the production of non-Muslim Islam in Danish media, education, and law. The researcher will be responsible for mapping the progressive reduction in Islamic semiotic resources used in different contexts, including parliamentary debates, committee reports, and legal documents.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducting research on the topic of non-Muslim Islam in Danish law and media
  • Developing a research outline to investigate the two research areas described above
  • Collaborating with the PI (Jesper Petersen) to test the hypothesis that non-Muslim Islam has a significant presence in Danish law
  • Investigating how non-Muslim Islam is produced in Danish courts and the European Court of Human Rights

Requirements:

  • PhD or JSD degree in law or sociology of law
  • Fluency in Danish and English
  • Ability to use Danish and English as the working language (written and spoken)
  • Clear potential to deliver high-quality peer-reviewed research publications
  • Interdisciplinary knowledge in law and humanities, particularly sharia, Islamic studies, history of religions, and discourse theory

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary and annual supplement
  • A total contribution to your pension fund equal 17.1% of your salary and annual supplement
  • The opportunity to work on a groundbreaking research project
  • Support from a team of experienced researchers

How to Apply: Please submit your application electronically, including a letter of motivation, appendices, and research publications. The application deadline is 6 October 2024 at 23:59 GMT+1.



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