University of Leipzig, Institute of South and Central Asian Studies
W3-Professorship in Indology
The Institute of South and Central Asian Studies at the Faculty of History, Arts and Oriental Studies seeks to fill the following professorship from 1 April 2021:
W3-Professorship in Indology
(Successor to Professor Eliahu Franco)
The successful candidate is required to prove his/her outstanding achievements in the field of Indology, with a specific focus on Buddhist studies and/or religious studies. Demonstrated profound knowledge of Sanskrit is a prerequisite, of Pali a desired addition. A background in the field of digital humanities will be considered an advantage. The successful candidate’s publications, teaching activities, and extensive experience in the acquisition of research funding should demonstrate a proven ability for interdisciplinary cooperation and thematic connections with the research focus area Multiple Secularities. In-depth knowledge of innovative theories and methods at the interface of philology and area studies is essential. Applicants are asked to include a concise statement regarding their vision for the potential development of this field of research at Leipzig University (one page).
Website: https://www.uni-leipzig.de/en/university/working-at-leipzig-university/job-opportunities/
Closing Date 05/01/2020