Department Chair in the Department of Political Studies and Public Administration and the Inaugural Philip K. Hitti Endowed Chair in Middle Eastern Studies

American University of Beirut

The Department of Political Studies and Public Administration (PSPA) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for the position of Department Chair and the inaugural Philip K. Hitti Endowed Chair in Middle Eastern Studies. We seek a distinguished and collegial scholar with a demonstrated commitment to high-level research relevant to the politics of the Middle East region; a sustained record of teaching and service at an internationally recognized institutions; and an established record of public and student engagement. We are open to applicants in Middle East Studies, particularly in the fields of Politics or Global Affairs, and at the rank of full professor. This position is set to begin on August 15, 2026.  Further information

Post-Doc Researcher working on South (East) Asia

(Salary Level TVL 13/75%)

The Arnold Bergstraesser Institute, Freiburg (Germany), is seeking to fill the position of Post-Doc Researcher. Thematic field: Conflict or Governance or Migration ; Regional specialisation: South Asia/ South-East Asia. The successful candidate will be appointed for a period of two years and is expected to start on 1st April 2026. Further information

A Research Assistant (f/m/d) in Islamic Studies

Orient-Institut Beirut

You will conduct your own research project and at the same time take on an active role in the diverse tasks of the institute. You should be able to raise additional funds. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of Islamic Studies at the OIB through methodologically innovative and historically sound approaches. We currently want to supplement our existing strengths in Islamic law, Islamic art history, and Koranic and Hadith studies with a further focus. We also plan to expand our branch office in Cairo. Applicants whose projects fit these goals are particularly encouraged to apply. Further information