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Call for Applications Theme: Buddhism between South Asia and Tibet Type: PhD Scholarship Institution: Research Cluster "Asia and Europe in a Global Context", University of Heidelberg Location: Heidelberg (Germany) Deadline: 15.12.2012 __________________________________________________ Heidelberg University invites applications for 1 PhD scholarship within the research project “Negotiating Boundaries in Religious Discourse and Practice: Buddhism between South Asia and Tibet.” The research project is situated within the Cluster “Asia and Europe in a Global Context – Shifting Asymmetries in Cultural Flows,” funded by the German Federal Excellence Initiative. The research project investigates historical and contemporary settings where the advent of Buddhism in culturally Tibetan regions led to negotiations or renegotiations of boundaries in discourse and practice. PhD projects may treat (but need not be limited to) (a) the formation of Buddhist schools and lineages between the 11th and 13th centuries (during a period of intense cultural contacts with South Asia), (b) negotiations of boundaries of Buddhism (or “religion”) in relation to “worldly” knowledge systems that Tibetans appropriated from South Asia, such as grammar or medicine, (c) contemporary negotiations of religious boundaries in the Himalayas, in connection with Buddhism, (d) master narratives of the history of Buddhism in Tibet and the role and function of Indian elements in them. Candidates must hold an M.A. or equivalent in a relevant discipline of the humanities as South Asian Studies, Central Asian Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Buddhist Studies, Indology or Tibetan Studies. Proficiency in English, Classical Tibetan and a South Asian language (or languages) pertinent to the specialisation of the PhD proposal is essential; prior research experience in Asia is desirable. Knowledge of German is not a prerequisite, but German language courses are available. The successful applicants’ primary task will be to complete a PhD degree, but active participation in relevant graduate courses offered at the Cluster of Excellence or other institutes at Heidelberg University is recommended. Some light administrative duties may occur. The stipends are rated at €1200/month (except for a small enrollment fee, no tuition fees apply) and limited to a duration of three years. Some travel and publication funds are available. Applications for further subsidies will be encouraged. To apply, send curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, outline of a dissertation project (2-3 pages) related to the project, names and contact details of two referees, and one written sample via email to Ms. Ina Chebbi at <che...@asia-europe.uni-heidelberg.de>. For questions regarding the scope and content of the project, contact Prof. Birgit Kellner at <kell...@asia-europe.uni-heidelberg.de>. Review of applications will begin on 15 December 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Heidelberg University is an equal opportunity/affirmative-action employer. In case of equality of qualification and suitability of applicants, the applications made by female researchers will be given preferential consideration. We also encourage and welcome applications from disabled persons. Contact: Prof. Dr. Birgit Kellner Cluster of Excellence "Asia and Europe in a Global Context" Karl Jaspers Centre University of Heidelberg Building 4400 Vossstraße 2 D-69115 Heidelberg Germany Phone: +49 (0)6221 - 54 4301 Fax: +49 (0)6221 - 54 4012 Email: kell...@asia-europe.uni-heidelberg.de Web: http://www.asia-europe.uni-heidelberg.de/en/home.html __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org __________________________________________________
