Promoting the scholarly study of Jewish history and culture
The British and Irish Association for Jewish Studies (BIAJS) was founded in 1975 as a learned society and professional organization on a non-profit-making basis. Its aims are to nurture, cultivate and advance the teaching and research in Jewish culture and history in all its aspects within Higher Education in the British Isles. IAJS initiates and supports research and publication in the field of Jewish Studies.
On-site · London
The post-holder will teach undergraduate and postgraduate students and conduct active research leading to academic publications. They will also contribute to the administration of the Department and University and engage in public outreach.
On-site · London
The Early Career Fellow will conduct original research within the remit of the Pears Institute for the Study of Antisemitism. The role involves specializing in 19th and 20th century history across Europe, the Middle East, the USA, or the history of Empires.
On-site · Scugog
Conduct research within the field of Jewish Studies, focusing on social, cultural, or political history. The project must engage with the history of the social sciences or political thought.
On-site · Scugog
The researcher will research and select 50 Jewish objects to create an episodic narrative. They will also lead knowledge transfer activities, public engagement events, and professional training workshops.
On-site · Toronto
The fellow will conduct a defined research project on Christian-Jewish relations and deliver two public lectures. Additionally, they will contribute to the intellectual life of the CJS and TST through academic gatherings and reading groups.
On-site · Urban agglomeration of Montreal
The Professor is responsible for maintaining and developing a leading research presence in Abrahamic faiths and shared values. Standard duties include teaching, research, examining, supervision, and university administration.
On-site · Scugog
Conduct research within the field of Social Sciences, specifically focusing on Jewish history and culture. The fellow will engage with social or socio-political history as part of their project.
On-site · British Columbia
The role involves creating detailed digital records and managing the cataloguing of the Dangoor Hebrew Manuscripts collection. Responsibilities include sorting materials, defining metadata standards, and coordinating with conservators for manuscript preservation.
On-site · Niagara-on-the-Lake
The researcher will work on the European Research Council funded project 'Arabic Poetry in the Cairo Genizah' to examine the history of Jews in the Middle East. This involves performing literary and historical analysis of Arabic poetry fragments to gain insight into the Egyptian-Jewish cultural world.
On-site · British Columbia
The Curator will plan and manage the documentation and cataloguing of the British Library's Hebrew collections to improve accessibility. They will also support the curation, interpretation, and promotion of these collections through research and public programming.
On-site · London
The Director will lead the Leo Baeck Institute London's academic work, including conferences, workshops, and the doctoral Fellowship program. Additionally, the role involves a part-time lectureship at Birkbeck, University of London, and overseeing the institute's budget and publications.
On-site · Cambridge
The successful candidate will deliver undergraduate and MPhil teaching in Second Temple Judaism and biblical Hebrew while supervising PhD students. They are also expected to conduct original research, secure external funding, and perform academic administrative duties.
