News
The British Institute in Amman seeks a qualified part-time Librarian (up to 20 hours per week) to start 15/08/10 or as soon as possible thereafter. Application is by letter and c.v.
Closing date for applications: 5 August 2010
For further details click here.
The call for applications for the British Institute/Qasid Institute Arabic Language Training Scholarships is now closed. The British Institute thanks all applicants for their interest - please check back soon for details on opportunities for 2011.
The Spring 2010 issue of Levant is now available online at Ingenta Connect.
The British Institute in the News
Promoting Neolithic Beidha - The Jordan Times, 19.08.2010
CBRL-sponsored Cultural Heritage Day in Azraq - The Jordan Times, 02.07.2010
Upcoming lectures and seminars:
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Past News Items
November 2009: CBRL Bulletin 4 (2009), including articles and reports on CBRL sponsored and affiliated research in Jordan and the region, and the latest issue of Levant, the peer-reviewed journal of the CBRL, published.
See photos from The British
Institute's Welcome Reception for its new director, Dr Carol Palmer, on 29 October 2009!
Photos courtesy of Barbara A. Porter
British Institute Scholar
The Council for British Research in the Levant is seeking to appoint a BRITISH INSTITUTE SCHOLAR to be based in Amman, Jordan.
The CBRL conducts research in the subject areas supported by the British Academy in the countries of the Levant. It is expected that the successful candidate will recently have completed a Master's or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline in the humanities or social sciences and will be seeking to develop active research interests in the region. The Scholarship includes language training, research and assisting the British Institute in Amman with its projects and activities.
The scholarship is tenable for one year, with a start date of 1 October 2010 until 30 September 2011.
The British Institute Scholar will receive free accommodation, a subsistence allowance and a return flight from the UK to Amman, as well as other benefits.
Full particulars can be downloaded here.
To apply for this post download an application form here.
The closing date for completed applications and references is 20th May 2010.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 22nd June in London.
