*Oriental Institute Job Posting: Post-Doctoral Scholar*
The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago invites applications for the Oriental Institute's Annual Post-Doctoral Scholar Conference program for the 2008--2009 academic year. This is a twelve month, non-renewable appointment. The Post-Doctoral Scholar will organize and conduct a two day conference at the Oriental Institute on key comparatively-oriented theoretical or methodological issues in the field of ancient studies (archaeological, text-based, and/or art historical avenues of research). We encourage cross disciplinary proposals that deal with the ancient Near East (including Egypt) or that compare the Near East with other cultural areas. The conference will take place in early to mid March 2009. After the conference, the Post-Doctoral Scholar will work with publication staff to assemble and edit the proceedings for publication in the "Oriental Institute Seminars" series. The incumbent is also encouraged to pursue his or her own research while in residence and to interact with the Oriental Institute community. Information on past Oriental Institute Annual symposia can be viewed at: _http://oi.uchicago.edu/research/symposia/_ Qualifications: Ph.D. in a discipline relating to ancient studies must be complete at the time of application. Applicants should send: 1. 5-page proposal outlining nature and structure of the conference (including names and paper topics of six to eight key participants who have agreed to make presentations, should the conference be funded) 2. curriculum vitae 3. 3 letters of reference (these may be sent under separate cover) Electronic submissions are welcome. Deadline for completed applications is January 7th, 2008. Start date is September 1, 2008. Please send applications to: Post-Doctoral Scholar Program attn. Mariana Perlinac, Oriental Institute University of Chicago 1155 East 58th St. Chicago, IL 60637 Or e-mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The University of Chicago is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Posted by Foy Scalf Head of Research Archives -- Foy Scalf Head of Research Archives Oriental Institute 1155 East 58th Street Chicago, IL 60637 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-773-702-9537
