Doctoral fellowship in the history of religions of insular Southeast Asia (Śaiva/Buddhist tantric traditions)

27 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Ecoles Pratique des Hautes Etudes – PSL

Department

Section des Sciences religieuses

Research Field

Religious sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

France

Application Deadline

1 Apr 2024 – 00:00 (Europe/Paris)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE / ERC

Reference Number

ERC-CoG-101124214

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Offer of a doctoral fellowship of 3 years in the history of religions of insular Southeast Asia (Śaiva/Buddhist tantric traditions)in the context of the project MANTRATANTRAM, “Monsoon Asia as the Nexus for the Transfer of Tantra along the Maritime routes” (ERC Consolidator Grant no. 101124214). MANTRATANTRAM is a five-year research project dedicated to the study of tantric traditions from the perspective of cultural contact between different communities across the geo-environmental region referred to as “Monsoon Asia”, approaching the phenomenon in a global manner and in terms of “connected histories” rather than in isolation according to distinct regional contexts, and emphasizing transregional maritime mobility. The project is hosted by the École Pratique des Hautes Études (EPHE, PSL University) and the Groupe de Recherches en Études Indiennes (GREI, EA2120) in Paris. The candidate shall be enrolled in the École doctorale 472, Paris, under the supervision of Dr Andrea Acri, Associate Professor in Tantric Studies (EPHE, PSL University and GREI).

The thesis should concern the religious history of insular Southeast Asia, especially Nusantara (including Java, Bali, Sumatra, etc.), with focus on how Śaiva and Buddhist tantric traditions of Indian origin merged and interacted with “local” Austronesian traditions. Candidates are encouraged to propose a project involving the study of relevant Old Javanese literature. The precise thesis topic should be defined by the candidate and can be refined in dialogue with the thesis supervisor. Given the strongly international nature of the project, it is expected that the thesis will be written in English, although a French summary of ca. 10% of the thesis will have to be submitted ahead of the defence (“viva”).

Remuneration follows the current remuneration scheme for doctoral positions established in the École Pratique des Hautes Études – PSL

Requirements

Research Field

Religious sciences » Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The thesis should concern the religious history of insular Southeast Asia, especially Nusantara (including Java, Bali, Sumatra, etc.), with focus on how Śaiva and Buddhist tantric traditions of Indian origin merged and interacted with “local” Austronesian traditions. Candidates are encouraged to propose a project involving the study of relevant Old Javanese literature. The precise thesis topic should be defined by the candidate and can be refined in dialogue with the thesis supervisor. Given the strongly international nature of the project, it is expected that the thesis will be written in English, although a French summary of ca. 10% of the thesis will have to be submitted ahead of the defence (“viva”).

Specific Requirements

Research Field

Old Javanese/Balinese studies

Education Level

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g. Area Studies, Religious Studies, etc.)

Languages

English, Indonesian, Old Javanese

Level

Good

Years of Research Experience

None

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Languages

OTHER

Level

Good

Research Field

Religious sciences » OtherLiterature » Other

Additional Information
Benefits

Remuneration follows the current remuneration scheme for doctoral positions established in the École Pratique des Hautes Études – PSL

Eligibility criteria

Research Field

Old Javanese/Balinese studies

Education Level

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g. Area Studies, Religious Studies, etc.)

Languages

English, Indonesian, Old Javanese

Level

Good

Selection process

To apply, please send:

– a letter of motivation (one page maximum)

– a research project of about 5 pages including a biography

– a sample of unpublished or published writing (research article, MA thesis’ chapter, MA paper, workshop paper, etc.)

– a copy of the MA diploma (or equivalent) + academic transcripts

– a CV including a list of publications

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes – PSL

Country

France

City

Aubervilliers

Postal Code

93322

Street

Bâtiment de recherche Nord, 14, cours des Humanités

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

France

City

Paris

Website

https://www.ephe.psl.eu/
https://grei.fr

Street

Les Patios Saint-Jacques, 4-14 Rue Ferrus

Postal Code

75014

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

0750483544

STATUS: EXPIRED