Doctoral Candidate in Hybrid Secularism and Constitutional Pluralism

This doctoral position at the University of Granada focuses on hybrid models of secularism and constitutional legitimacy, with a comparative analysis of Morocco and Indonesia. The project examines how these countries integrate religious and secular sources of legitimacy into governance, managing societal diversity and constitutional stability. As part of the MINARET Doctoral Network, the successful candidate will engage in interdisciplinary research, international fieldwork, and secondments in both academic and non-academic settings. The role offers training in advanced methodologies, policy outreach, and collaborative research across Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Applicants should be prepared for a dynamic, international research environment with a strong emphasis on academic and societal impact.

• Conduct comparative research on hybrid models of secularism and constitutional legitimacy in Morocco and Indonesia.
• Develop and implement empirical and theoretical frameworks to analyze constitutional systems integrating religious and secular sources of legitimacy.
• Undertake international fieldwork and two international secondments (academic and non-academic) lasting between two to six months each.
• Collaborate with academic and non-academic partners across Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia.
• Participate in conferences, network training events, and policy outreach activities to translate research findings into practical applications.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary doctoral training and work collaboratively within an international research team.
• Publish research findings in academic journals, policy briefs, and other relevant outlets.