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Doctoral Researcher in Philosophy on Suhrawardī Reception in the Islamic World (PhD) University of Jyväskylä in Finland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Philosophy
Funding
4-year fixed-term doctoral researcher position funded by the Research Council of Finland through Professor Jari Kaukua’s ISHRAQ project. Starting salary is approximately 2500 €/month gross, with salary progression based on thesis progress and a holiday bonus; relocation support is offered.
Deadline
Oct 11, 2026
Country
Finland
University
University of Jyväskylä

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Doctoral Researcher in Philosophy at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, in Professor Jari Kaukua’s ISHRAQ project on Illuminationist philosophy in the Islamic world.
The project studies Suhrawardī’s philosophical legacy from the 13th to the 17th century and aims to build an online database of Illuminationist texts. The doctoral dissertation should focus on the reception of Suhrawardī’s philosophy in 14th- and/or 15th-century CE philosophical, theological, or Sufi authors in the Islamic world.
Degree level: PhD / doctoral studies. This is a 4-year fixed-term doctoral researcher contract beginning on 2027-01-04 or later by agreement.
Eligibility highlights: completed master’s degree in Philosophy or another suitable field; sufficient knowledge of classical Arabic for untranslated primary sources; adequate English; strong academic record is an advantage. The selected candidate must also obtain postgraduate study rights at the University of Jyväskylä through a separate application.
Funding: funded doctoral position supported by the Research Council of Finland. Starting salary is approximately 2500 €/month gross, with salary progression based on thesis progress and a holiday bonus; relocation support is available.
How to apply: submit the online application by 2026-10-11. Attach a CV, short motivation letter, publication list if applicable, a 2–3 page research plan, degree diploma and transcripts, and MA thesis text/evaluations if available. After selection, apply separately for doctoral study rights.
Contact: Professor Jari Kaukua, [email protected].
Funding details
4-year fixed-term doctoral researcher position funded by the Research Council of Finland through Professor Jari Kaukua’s ISHRAQ project. Starting salary is approximately 2500 €/month gross, with salary progression based on thesis progress and a holiday bonus; relocation support is offered.
What's required
Completed master's degree in Philosophy or another suitable field; sufficient knowledge of classical Arabic to work with untranslated primary sources; ability to work adequately in English; strong academic record is advantageous; selected candidate must obtain permission for post-graduate studies at the University of Jyväskylä and apply separately for postgraduate study rights.
How to apply
Apply through the online recruitment system by 2026-10-11. Upload a CV, motivation/cover letter, publication list if applicable, research plan, degree diploma and transcripts, and MA thesis text/evaluations if available. After selection, apply separately for postgraduate study rights at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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