Jobs and Fellowships Archive

Louis Frieberg Post-doctoral Fellowships

15th Feb 2019
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Deadline: 4th Mar 2019 The Louis Frieberg Center for East Asian Studies offers post-doctoral fellowships for the 2019-2020 academic year. The post-docs are open to scholars in the humanities and social sciences specializing in East Asia, especially China, Japan, Korea and Mongolia. Fellowships are granted for one academic year or one semester. The starting date of the visit should not be later than four years after receipt of the doctoral degree; the fellow must hold a valid doctoral degree no later than October 2019. The fellowship consists of a monthly stipend (tax free) of $1,800, paid in Israeli currency and linked to the representative rate of exchange. Fellows are entitled to one airline ticket (economy class, up to $1,500) for a direct flight from their hometown to Israel and back.

PhD studentship: Mining ‘realms of memory’ for alternative histories of Mao’s China

13th Feb 2019
SOAS University of London, UK Deadline: 14 Mar 2019 In recent years the history of the early decades of the PRC has attracted considerable attention in both Chinese and Western-language historiographies. Standard accounts of ‘liberation’ and the subsequent building of the New China on the one hand and violent coercion and subsequent failed socio-economic experiments on the other are increasingly challenged. Instead questions arise about the ways in which grass-roots experiences of that time might be recovered and used to understand the complexity of historical processes and their continuing impact on present realities. Given the importance of mythologised versions of the past in the current political environment in the PRC

The Ho Peng Yoke Fellowship in the History of Science and Technology in China (2019-2020)

12th Feb 2019
Cambridge, UK Deadline: 31st Mar 2019 A visiting fellowship in memory of Professor Ho Peng Yoke 何丙郁 (1926-2014) tenable at the Needham Research Institute in Cambridge, UK is offered to scholars of any nationality researching the history of science and technology in China. Preference will be given to those working on a subject in line with Professor Ho’s own research interests, such as the history of mathematics, astronomy, alchemy, Daoism, gunpowder and materia medica, although the fellowship will be open to any subject relevant to the Institute’s concerns. Applicants should hold a PhD degree and be employed in a full-time position in an academic institution, and may visit for a period of either 6 or 12 months from October 2019.

Vacant Position: Research Fellow – Middle Period Chinese Studies

11th Feb 2019
Edinburgh, Scotland Deadline: 12th Feb 2019 The University of Edinburgh - School of History, Classics and Archaeology is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow who specialises in Chinese intellectual and/or cultural history, with background in the history of education and classicising learning in the Tang/Song period. The Research Fellow should have strong interest in exploring and employing cross-cultural approaches to the history of education and empire studies. This post is part of a comparative research project focusing on the Byzantine and middle period Chinese (Tang/Song) empires, titled "Classicising learning in medieval imperial systems: Cross-cultural approaches to Byzantine paideia and Tang/Song xue" (PAIXUE)

Vacant Position: The Chong Hua Professorship of Chinese Development

15th Dec 2018
Cambridge, UK Deadline: 31st Jan 2019 The Board of Electors to the Chong Hua Professorship of Chinese Development invite applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within the general field of the Professorship to take up appointment on 1 September 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter. Candidates will have an outstanding research record of international stature in 'global China', broadly conceived to include China's role in international development and international politics. Candidates will have the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to build on current strengths in maintaining and enhancing research in this broad area. They will hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Vacant Position: Postdoctoral Researcher in 17th and/or 18th Century East Asian History (China)

15th Dec 2018
Barcelona, Spain Deadline: 17th Feb 2019 Applications are invited from outstanding candidates for a four-year postdoctoral position in 17th and/or 18th century Chinese history as part of the European Research Council funded project (H2020-ERC CoG 758347), Aftermath of the East Asian War of 1592-1598, led by ICREA Professor Rebekah Clements and hosted by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. The successful candidate must be willing to work on the environmental, economic, or technological aftermath of the Imjin War (Yuan Chaoxian/Dong zheng) as it relates to China, focusing on the 17th and/or 18th century, and to develop independent research within the context of the Aftermath project.

Vacant Position: University Professor of China Studies

15th Dec 2018
Vienna, Austria 7th Jan 2019 Open to new ideas. Since 1365. As a research university with high international visibility and a wide range of degree programmes, the University of Vienna is committed to basic research open to application and research-led teaching, as well as to career development of young researchers and to the dialogue with economy and society. That way, the University of Vienna contributes to the education of future generations and to the society’s ability to innovate. The appointment of particularly qualified researchers to university professors is an important strategy of the University of Vienna. Become part of this vibrant and future-oriented organisation. At the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies of the University of Vienna the position of a

ESRC MSc/PhD studentships (for Language-Based Area Studies)

23rd Nov 2018
Edinburgh, Scotland Deadline: 3rd Dec 2018 Chinese Studies at the University of Edinburgh invites students to apply for the ESRC MSc/PhD studentships (for Language-Based Area Studies): At a glance ESRC Scottish Doctoral Training Programme MSc + PhD studentships for 2019 are available for students of Language-Based Area Studies at the University of Edinburgh. Starting date October 2019. Eligibility ESRC grants are available for students who: • meet the residency criteria (EU or UK residency, see below for details)

PhD-Fellowship for a project on the history of China’s modern enterprise

8th Nov 2018
Leuven, Belgium Deadline: 5th Dec 2018 Applications are invited for a PhD fellowship starting October 2019 at the Sinology Unit, Faculty of Arts, University of Leuven. The project studies China’s recent economic modernization from the point of view of the firm. In order to counterbalance the attention which most scholarship has placed on the study oftop-down political directives, this project will focus on the process of technological and managerial innovation and will analyze

Post-doctoral Teaching and Research Fellowship (Chinese Language and Culture)

8th Nov 2018
London, UK Deadline: 20th Nov 2018 This post is full time, 35 hours per week and is fixed term until 31 December 2020 The School of Humanities seeks to employ a Post-doctoral Teaching and Research Fellow in Chinese to contribute to its wide range of teaching and research activities. These include a rich portfolio of undergraduate combined degrees in Chinese, and MA Specialised Translation, and an MA Translation and Interpreting.

Vacant Position: Department of Philosophy, National Taiwan University

3rd Nov 2018
Taipei, Taiwan Deadline: 2nd Jan 2019 The Department of Philosophy at National Taiwan University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor. Teaching appointment is effective from August 1, 2019. Qualification: Ph.D. in Philosophy or related fields. Specialization: Pre-Qin Confucian philosophy (certain familiarity with excavated texts is preferable). Other Requirements: Applicants must be competent in teaching in Mandarin

PhD Studentships in Asian Studies

31st Oct 2018
Northern Ireland Deadline: 18th Jan 2018 Newcastle University, Northern Ireland and North East (NINE) Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) The Northern Ireland and North East Doctoral Training Partnership (NINE DTP) invites top-calibre applicants to apply to its 2019/20 doctoral studentships competition. Over fifty fully-funded doctoral studentships are available across the full range of the social sciences, including Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Sociology, and Linguistics. This competition also

PhD Position – City University of Hong Kong “Yijing studies in European societies”

28th Sep 2018
Hong Kong, PRC Deadline: 1st Oct 2018 City University of Hong Kong香港城市大學 Supervisor: Prof. Tze-ki Hon, Department of Chinese and History (1) Qualification The student must have a master's degree in History, Chinese studies or related fields. (2) Dissertation The student will complete a PhD dissertation on “Yijing studies in European societies” (such as translations of the Yijing or the impact of Yijing studies in European societies) in four years. The student will be enrolled at CityU and

Vacant Position： Professor, Contemporary East Asia

23rd Aug 2018
Princeton, USA Deadline: 3rd Oct 2018 Princeton University seeks qualified candidates for a tenured full professorship in any discipline in the humanities, social sciences, engineering and the natural sciences. In addition to their core disciplinary specialization, candidates are required to have regional competence on China, Japan, or Korea, and knowledge of relevant foreign languages. Field of specialization is open.

Call for applications: W2 Professorship for Cultural and Social Anthropology (Associate Professor)

31st Jul 2018
Erlangen, Germany Deadline: 30th Sep 2018 Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) The Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology invites applications for a W2 Professorship for Cultural and Social Anthropology (Associate Professor) The professorship is a full-time position which will run initially until 30 September 2022 and is to be filled by the earliest possible starting date. The professorship is connected to the new Elite Master’s degree

Max Weber Foundation – German Humanities Institutes Abroad (MWS): Travel Grants China

16th Jul 2018
Deadline: 12th Oct 2018 Since 2018, the Max Weber Foundation – German Humanities Institutes Abroad (MWS) – awards travel grants once a year (for three years to begin with), with the support of the Fritz Thyssen Foundation. The grants will be awarded to scientists from sinology or related subjects, whose professional qualification phase is concerned with Chinese history, language or culture in the broadest sense and for whose research a stay in China is indispensable. Every year, two travel grants will be

The Jangseogak Archives Short Term Fellowship Grants at the Academy of Korean Studies

3rd Apr 2018
Deadline: 30th Apr 2018 The Jangseogak Archives at the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) is accepting applications for short-term (three to six months) research fellowships for international scholars of Korean studies. The Jangseogak Archives, originally founded 100 years ago as the last royal archive of the Joseon Dynasty (朝鮮王朝, 1392 - 1910), is an active Korean studies centers and is home to numerous rare sources of Korea. For more information on the Jangseogak, please refer to http://intl.aks.ac.kr/english/viewforum.php?f=81 or http://jsg.aks.ac.kr/ (Korean only).

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: ”Theorizing brokerage through China’s extraversion“

26th Jan 2018
Oslo, Norway Deadline: 19th Feb The Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages, University of Oslo, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: The aim of the project is to examine and theorize transnational brokerage. In this context, transnational brokerage refers to the way in which individuals position themselves and mediate between resources and networks in Guangdong, China, on the one hand, and globally, on the other.

Research Fellowship in Middle Period Chinese Intellectual and/or Cultural History

26th Jan 2018
Edinburgh, Scotland Deadline: 14th Feb 2018 The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Edinburgh seeks to appoint a Research Fellow who specialises in Chinese intellectual and/or cultural history, with background in the history of education and classicizing learning in the Tang/Song period. The Research Fellow should have strong interest in exploring and employing cross-cultural approaches to the history of education and empire studies.

Call For Applications: Academic Director of the Hanmun Workshop at the Jangeogak Archives, the AKS

1st Dec 2017
Seoul, South Korea Deadline: 14th Feb 2018 The Jangseogak Archives at the Academy of Korean Studies is seeking an academic director for the 2018 Hanmun (literary/classical Chinese) Workshop (July 2nd to July 20th 2018). The Jangseogak Archives, originally founded 100 years ago as the last royal archives of the Joseon Dynasty (1392 - 1910), is one of the most active Korean studies center in the world and is home to numerous rare sources of Korea (http://intl.aks.ac.kr/english/viewforum.php?f=81).

Tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in the field of Chinese History

8th Nov 2017
UNC Charlotte, USA Preliminary deadline: 26th Nov 2017 The Department of History at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in the field of Chinese History to begin August 2018. Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in History or a related field at the time of appointment, show evidence of a strong potential for professional development as a scholar and teacher, and demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity as a value in the department and college. A research and teaching focus on Chinese History is required; the time period and thematic specialization are open. This position will have its tenure home in the History Department, a department in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The History Department employs

Notice of Vacancies: The Department of Philosophy at National Taiwan University invites applications for the positions of Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor

8th Nov 2017
Taipei City, Taiwan Deadline: 18th Dec 2017 Department of Philosophy, National Taiwan University, Taiwan. The Department of Philosophy at National Taiwan University invites applications for the positions of Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor. Teaching appointment is effective from August 1, 2018. Qualification: Ph.D. in Philosophy or related fields. Specializations (Priority will be given to applicants specializing in one of the following areas): 1. Pre-Qin Confucian philosophy (preferably with expertise in excavated manuscripts), 2. Contemporary Continental philosophy, 3. Metaphysics (applicants must be able to teach epistemology)

AREA Ruhr doctoral programme, Up to four 3-year Doctoral Stipends Available

31st Oct 2017
Bochum and Duisburg-Essen, Germany Deadline: 15th Dec 2017 The Alliance for Research on East Asia (AREA) Ruhr, supported by the Mercator Research Center Ruhr (MERCUR), invites applications for up to four 3-year doctoral stipends for the winter term 18/19, to study Transnational Institution Building and Transnational Identities in East Asia. The structured three-year doctoral programme on Transnational Institution Building and Transnational Identities in East Asia aims to advance knowledge on East Asian regional institution building, identity formation, and the interaction between both processes throughout history and today. By applying transnational and comparative approaches to the study of East Asia, the programme looks beyond national borders and seeks to unleash the potential of combining humanities and social sciences and to base research projects on interdisciplinary perspectives.

Vacant open-rank faculty position in pre-modern Asian Studies

30th Oct 2017
Astana, Kazakhstan Deadline: 12th Nov 2017 The Department of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Nazarbayev University in Astana, Kazakhstan invites applications for an open-rank faculty position in pre-modern Asian studies. The period and specialization are open, but preference will be given to candidates specializing in the history and/or religious and philosophical traditions of China and Inner Asia before 1644. Successful senior applicants will be expected to have a demonstrated track record of excellence in teaching, research, and service. Applicants at the junior level will be expected to demonstrate potential for excellence in all three areas. Responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching classes (teaching load is 2+2 with TA support for large classes), curriculum and program development, and research. The position is available from August 2018.

Opening Rank Positions at Yuelu Academy

26th Oct 2017
Changsha, Hunan, PR China Deadline: 1st Dec 2017 Yuelu Academy (嶽麓書院) at Hunan University invites applications for positions in Philosophy (Chinese and non-Chinese), Religious Studies (Chinese and non-Chinese),Chinese History, and Archaeology of China. We highly encourage applicants with various specializations. This is an open-rank appointment of the position of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, commensurate with the candidate’s qualification. Teaching and advising at both undergraduate and graduate levels are requried. Salary package is highly competitive. For more details please see http://ylsy.hnu.cn/ Interested applicants please send a CV with a list of publications to beibei_zhan@hnu.edu.cn and feifeiw@hnu.edu.cn. Deadline: 1 Dec 2017. Early application is strongly recommended.

Kyoto University and Heidelberg University Joint Degree Master Students Orientations

26th Oct 2017
Deadline: 12th Nov 2017 Kyoto University and Heidelberg University invite interested students to orientations in Japan and Germany about the new international Joint Degree Master of Arts Program in Transcultural Studies (JDTS). Building on the strengths of both institutions, this jointly conducted, research-oriented English-language graduate program offers students access to an interdisciplinary field in the humanities and social sciences to study and research transcultural dynamics between and within Asia and Europe in a global context. The study program is situated at two partner institutions, the Graduate School of Letters (GSL) of Kyoto University and the Heidelberg Centre for Transcultural Studies (HCTS) of Heidelberg University. Students enrolled in the program begin their studies at one of these two partners, their home institution, but spend an equal amount of time at the other university.

Postdoctoral Researcher Archaeology and Material Culture of Early through Medieval China (Shang through Tang)

25th Oct 2017
Munich, Germany Deadline: 1st Nov 2017 Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU) Munich is one of Germany’s largest and well-known universities. It offers its employees a wide variety of opportunities. The Department of Asian Studies at Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU) Munich is currently inviting applications for a non-tenure track position as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the rank of Akademischer Rat auf Zeit. Scholars should have expertise in two or more of the following fields, all pertaining to Early through Medieval China (Shang through Tang periods): a) archeology and material culture; b) paleography (excavated texts); c) history. Successful candidates will be well-versed in Classical Chinese and able to incorporate a wide range of different sources in their research and teaching. An interdisciplinary approach to archaeological and textual sources is also expected.

3 Vacant Assistant Professorships: Modern/Early Modern Literature and Culture in Chinese/Japanese/Arabic

21st Sep 2017
Deadline: 1st Nov 2017 Univ. of Colorado Boulder, USA 1. Assistant Professor of Modern Chinese Literature and Culture The Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor of Modern Chinese Literature and Culture to begin August 2018. Candidates should have a PhD in Chinese literature or a related field and a minimum of one year of research experience in one or more of the following areas: modern Chinese (including other Sinophone) fiction, drama/theatre, film, new media, poetry. Research expertise may have been obtained during doctoral studies. ABD candidates will be considered. However, if the PhD degree is not conferred by August 20, 2018, the candidate will be appointed initially as an Instructor. Job duties include teaching courses in Chinese literature and culture to

Call for Applications: W1 Junior Professorship for State and Society in China

15th Sep 2017
Erlangen, Germany Deadline: 27th Oct 2017 Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) The Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology invites applications for a W1 Junior Professorship for State and Society in China at the Institute for Middle Eastern and East Asian Languages and Civilizations to be filled by the earliest possible starting date for an initial period of three years. Depending on successful evaluation the appointment will be extended for another three years. The successful candidate is expected to represent the field adequately in teaching and research, teach in all degree programmes in which the discipline of sinology is involved, develop e-learning tools in ‘Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language’, and participate in the research activities of the International Consortium for Research in the Humanities 'Fate, Freedom and Prognostication' (www.ikgf.fau.de). Candidates must have very good

Call for Applications： W3 Heisenberg Professorship for the Intellectual and Cultural History of China

14th Sep 2017
Erlangen, Germany Deadline: 13th Oct 2017 Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) The Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology invites applications for a W3 Heisenberg Professorship for the Intellectual and Cultural History of China at the Institute for Middle Eastern and East Asian Languages and Civilizations to be filled by the earliest possible starting date. The professorship has an initial fixed term of three years and may be made permanent depending on positive evaluation after three years. The successful candidate is expected to represent the field adequately in teaching and research and teach in all degree programmes in which the discipline of sinology is involved. Candidates must have excellent knowledge of modern and

Vacant Position: 1 PhD position (University assistant) University of Salzburg, Department of History

9th Jun 2017
Salzburg, Austria (Extended) Deadline: 22nd Jun 2017 Duties and functions: Scientific support in research and teaching in the field of Non-European and Global History; administrative functions, independent research including the writing of a PhD; after the 3rd year of employment 2 hours of teaching are required. Participation in the research project "Appraising Risk, Past and Present: Interrogating Historical Data to Enhance Understanding of Environmental Crises in the Indian Ocean World". The successful candidate should possess a historical focus on the history of science, technology, and knowledge transfer across the overland or maritime silk roads (focus China) or in cross-cultural environmental history of China and/or

Research position (Akademische/r Mitarbeiter/in) (doctoral fellowship) Heidelberg University, Institute of Chinese Studies

19th May 2017
Heidelberg, Germany Deadline: 25th Jun 2017 (limited to 3 years, 50 percent of a full-time employment), Salary: Entgeltgruppe TV-L 13, in the context of the German-Russian project “Chinese perceptions of Russia and the West during the 20th century: changes, continuities and contingencies” (financed on the German side by the DFG) Job description: • Collaboration in the preparation, implementation and documentation of the project with a special focus on historical textbook research; development of research tools; collection, processing and evaluation of data; presentation and publication of the project’s results • Individual research connected to the project for acquiring a PhD

Vacant Position: Doctoral Researcher (m/f) – Chinese Legal Culture

14th May 2017
Cologne, Germany Deadline: 22nd May 2017 The Institute of East Asian Studies (Professor Björn Ahl) at the Arts and Humanities Faculty of the University of Cologne seeks to appoint a Doctoral Researcher (m/f) for a period of two years starting on 1st September 2017 with a weekly working time of 19,92 hours (50% position). The successful applicant can be appointed for up to 2 years (depending on the starting date and based on the regulations of the funding entity). Salary is on the German scale TV-L 13, if terms and conditions under collective bargaining law are fulfilled. The position will form part of the research project Chinese Fundamental Rights Jurisprudence: Constitutional Development under One-Party Rule that is funded by the Fritz-Thyssen-Foundation. The project investigates Chinese scholarly discourses on constitutional development and links them with the theory and practice of fundamental rights.

Doctoral research fellowship in Modern China Studies

14th Apr 2017
Oslo, Norway Deadline: 8th May 2017 The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society. The Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages (abbreviated IKOS from its Norwegian name) is one of the seven departments at the Faculty of Humanities. The Department has a broad competency in the study of religion and culture and in language based area studies of South Asia, East Asia and the Middle East and North Africa. The Department has several study programmes at both BA and MA levels. Among the Department's 110 employees about 40 are PhD and Postdoctoral Fellows.

PhD studentship – “Auditory Histories of Occupation in 20th century Asia”

26th Mar 2017
Nottingham, UK Deadline: 31st Mar 2017 The Department of History at the University of Nottingham invites applications from suitably-qualified candidates for a full-time studentship in Auditory Histories of Occupation in Twentieth-Century Asia. The studentship is offered through the project, Cultures of Occupation in Twentieth-Century Asia (COTCA), led by Dr Jeremy E. Taylor. The successful candidate will develop an auditory or sonic history study of foreign occupation in twentieth-century East and/or Southeast Asia. How has foreign occupation shaped culture? What are the lasting cultural legacies of foreign occupation in the modern era? These are key questions which, in light of continuing occupations around the world, remain crucial today.

1 PhD position and 2 post-doctoral positions – Public goods in urbanising China

26th Mar 2017
Lausanne, Switzerland 30th Apr 2017 The Research project "Public goods in urbanising China" funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, led by Anne-Christine Trémon is offering 1 PhD position (4 years) and 2 post-doctoral positions in anthropology (3 years), starting 1 October 2017, based at the Institute of Social Sciences, Université de Lausanne. The workplace is Lausanne (Switzerland), except when undertaking field research. The researchers will be expected to complete a 12-15 months period of fieldwork in China (February 2018 – May 2019). These positions are research oriented and do not include any teaching duties.

Vacant Position: Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (m/w)

20th Mar 2017
Erlangen, Germany Deadline: 31st Mar 2017 Das Internationale Kolleg für Geisteswissenschaftliche Forschung (IKGF) „Schicksal, Freiheit und Prognose. Bewältigungsstrategien in Ostasien und Europa“ der Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg ist eines von zehn deutschlandweit vom Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung geförderten Käte Hamburger Kollegs, an welchen auf Einladung der Kollegsleitung kontinuierlich zehn internationale Gastwissenschaftler/innen für i.d.R. ein Jahr ein Forschungsprojekt im Rahmen der spezifischen Kollegsthematik bearbeiten. Das Forschungskolleg in Erlangen hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, ausgehend von der chinesischen Zivilisation, mit punktuellen Vergleichen

Vacant Position: Research and Teaching Staff

20th Mar 2017
University of Nottingham Ningbo, P.R.China End of advertisement period: 28th Mar 2017 Qualifications: Essential PhD degree in politics, philosophy, law, history, education or related discipline of social science; CET 6 or equivalent; Strong communication skills in English; IT skills in software application, courseware production; Experience of relevant teaching work; Ability of research and innovation; Good interpersonal skills; 20 minutes of trial lecture required as part of the interview process Desirable Applicants with professional qualification preferable; Ability to deliver lessons in English; Applicants with published articles or research projects preferable;

Vacant Position: Senior Lecturer in Chinese Studies (Language and Humanities)

20th Mar 2017
Melbourne, Australia Asia Institute, Faculty of Arts Deadline: 17th Apr 2017 The Asia Institute promotes study of the rich languages, intellectual, cultural, social, political and religious traditions of Asia and of the Islamic world, and their contemporary manifestations. The Chinese Studies Program is one of six programs offered by the Asia Institute. The Senior Lecturer in Chinese Studies will have the responsibility of undertaking teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level and contribute to research, administrative and other academic duties at the Asia Institute. The Senior Lecturer will supervise, where appropriate, theses in the honours, postgraduate diploma, coursework masters, and research higher degree programs.

Vacant Position: Senior Lecturer in Chinese Studies (Social Sciences)

20th Mar 2017
Melbourne, Australia Asia Institute, Faculty of Arts Deadline: 17th April 2017 The Asia Institute promotes study of the rich languages, intellectual, cultural, social, political and religious traditions of Asia and the Islamic world, and their contemporary manifestations. The Centre for Contemporary Chinese Studies (CCCS) is a major initiative of the University of Melbourne, located within the Asia Institute. The Centre plays a vital role in promoting an Australian approach in the study of contemporary China, and serves as a significant source of research–based information on China, Chinese societies and Chinese economies in the 21st century. The Chinese Studies Program is one of six programs offered by the Asia Institute.

Vacant Position: British Library – Head of Asian and African Collections

8th Mar 2017
London, UK Deadline: 31st Mar 2017 We are delighted to be working in partnership with the British Library to recruit a Head of Asian and African Collections, based in at St Pancras in Central London, to lead their collections and curation team and work on the strategic development of their renowned collections. What you'll be doing - This opportunity is compelling and without rival. It is a strategic leadership post where you will have the opportunity to work with fascinating collections of pre-eminent national and international importance, ranging widely in format in intellectual content, and spanning some 3000 years. The broad-ranging responsibilities vary from designing and implementing content development strategies to full international collaborative projects. In addition, you

Vacant Position: Assistant Editor “Economic and Political Studies” Renmin University of China

8th Mar 2017
Beijing, P.R. China Deadline: 31st May 2017 Economic and Political Studies (EPS) will recruit a full-time Assistant Editor. EPS is a peer-reviewed English journal hosted by Renmin University of China and published by Taylor& Francis Group (ISSN 2095-4816, CN 10-1049/C). It is published quarterly both in print and online. The Editor-in-Chief is Professor Wei Liu, the President of Renmin University of China. With a notable focus on China, EPS aims to disseminate significant theoretical, analytical, and empirical research on political-economic phenomena in, or

Two Positions in Digital Humanities – Max Planck Institute

26th Feb 2017
Berlin, Germany The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG), Berlin (Dept. III, Artefacts, Action, Knowledge, Director: Prof. Dagmar Schäfer) is seeking to fill two positions aimed at developing a research infrastructure for East Asian languages. 1. IT Architect (full time). The position will be for two years. Starting date: as soon as possible, but no later than June 1, 2017 https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/en/news/jobs#15906 2. Project manager (full time). The position will be for two years. Starting date: as soon as possible, but no later than June 1, 2017 https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/en/news/jobs#15907

Vacant Position: 3-year Studentship in Chinese Archaeology/Ceramic Analysis

7th Feb 2017
London and Oxford, UK Deadline: 21st Apr 2017 The British Museum and the School of Archaeology, University of Oxford, are pleased to invite applications for a funded doctoral studentship awarded under the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Scheme. This 3-year studentship is for research in Archaeology on the topic ‘Ceramic Traditions of Early Northern China: Painted Pottery in Context’, starting in October 2017. The studentship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. The successful applicant is expected to have obtained (by September 2017) a Masters Degree in

Vacant Position: Professor of Asian Politics

17th Jan 2017
University of Tartu, Estonia Deadline: 31 Jan 2017 In cooperation with the University’s Asia Centre, the Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies seeks to develop new competence in Asian politics with a special emphasis on China. Teaching will involve establishing course modules on Asian political development, governance and regional affairs. Corresponding research themes should be aimed at contributing to the broader agenda of strengthening Asian studies at Tartu and in Estonia as a whole.

Vacant Position: Deputy Director, China Studies Centre, Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor

9th Dec 2016
Syndey, Australia Deadline: 11th Jan 2017 The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. We employ over 7600 permanent staff, supporting over 60,000 students. The University is seeking an energetic academic to assist the Director of the China Studies Centre in the consolidation of the centre’s status as the leading interdisciplinary centre for the study of China in Australia. From a central position within the University of Sydney

Vacant Position: Librarian/Chinese Studies

5th Nov 2016
Princeton, USA Deadline: Open Until Filled The Library seeks a creative, energetic and service-oriented subject specialist who is excited about the possibilities Princeton offers to shape and further enrich its already excellent library collections and provide outstanding library services in the interdisciplinary field of Chinese Studies.

Vacant Position: Lecturer in Chinese

5th Nov 2016
Univ. of Westminster, UK Deadline: 16th Nov 2016 The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures seeks to employ a Lecturer in Chinese to contribute to its wide range of teaching and research activities. The Department delivers a rich portfolio of undergraduate combined degrees in Chinese, which now also includes a new route called ‘Global Communication’.

Vacant Position: Ho Center for Buddhist Studies at Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship

5th Nov 2016
Stanford, CA, USA Deadline: 16th Jan 2017 The Ho Center for Buddhist Studies at Stanford invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship.  The Center will award one fellowship every two years. The Ho Center for Buddhist Studies (HCBSS) Postdoctoral Fellowship seeks to bring outstanding young scholars to Stanford on two-year fellowships.

Vacant Position: tenure-track position in Chinese Philosophy

5th Nov 2016
UMI, Ann Arbor, USA Deadline: 23rd Nov 2016 The University of Michigan invites applications for a tenure-track position in Chinese Philosophy beginning September 1, 2017. This position is held jointly between the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures and the Department of Philosophy.

Vacant Position: Assistant Professor of Chinese Language and Literature

5th Nov 2016
Hong Kong, PRC Deadline: 19th Nov 2016 The Department of Chinese Language and Literature invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor with the expertise in Chinese Philosophy or relevant disciplines, such as Buddhism, Taoism, intellectual history, etc. The appointee is expected to (a) teach courses in traditional Chinese thoughts and culture;

Vacant Position: Professor of Chinese Language and Literature

5th Nov 2016
Hong Kong, PRC Deadline: 19th Nov 2016 The Department of Chinese Language and Literature invites applications for a tenure-track position of full Professor with the expertise in Chinese Linguistics or relevant disciplines, such as grammar, syntax, phonology, paleography, etc.  The appointee is expected to (a) teach courses in Chinese Linguistics and related subjects;

Vacant Position at Pembroke College: Stanley Ho Junior Research Fellowship in Chinese

30th Oct 2016
University of Oxford, UK Deadline: midday on 6 Jan 2017 Pembroke College, Oxford, wishes to appoint a Junior Research Fellow in Chinese Studies of any area, discipline or period from 1 September 2017 for three years. The Stanley Ho JRF in Chinese will be expected to conduct original research in their chosen field and to contribute to the development of Chinese studies at Pembroke College.

Vacant Position: Associate Professor/Assistant Professor – Modern Chinese Literature

12th Oct 2016
Lingnan University, Hong Kong Deadline: 10th Dec 2016 Lingnan University, a distinctive liberal arts institution in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is committed to the provision of quality whole-person education by combining the best of Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions.  It strives to pursue excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship and community engagement.  With three academic Faculties, it offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes in arts, business and social sciences.

Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Fellow in Chinese Arts and Culture

12th Oct 2016
Sydney, Australia Deadline: 17th Oct 2016 Australia-China Institute for Arts and Culture - The Western Sydney University is a major urban university spread over six campuses in Greater Western Sydney, a region of great opportunity, diversity, challenge and growth. The University has a strong connection to Greater Western Sydney, working with its communities and businesses to contribute to the region’s growth. The University is culturally diverse

Vacant Position: Open-rank (senior or junior) position in Pre-Modern Chinese History (Tang through Qing)

12th Sep 2016
Princeton University Review beginning 15th Oct 2016 The Departments of East Asian Studies and History at Princeton University invite applications for an open-rank (senior or junior) position in Pre-Modern Chinese History (Tang through Qing). The appointment will be made in both East Asian Studies and History Departments. The successful candidate should have a strong commitment to

Vacant Position: Sammlungskurator/-in (asiatische Kunst und Sonderprojekte)

12th Sep 2016
Leipzig, Germany Deadline: 25th Aug 2016 1874 als zweites Kunstgewerbemuseum in Deutschland eröffnet, zählt das GRASSI Museum für Angewandte Kunst Leipzig nach seiner Generalsanierung (2001 bis 2007) heute wieder international zu den führenden Museen für Gestaltung. Sammeln, Erforschen, Aus­ stellen und Vermitteln von kunsthandwerklichen Unikaten aller Epochen wie auch

Five Doctoral Fellowships – Graduate Program: China in Europe, Europe in China: Past and Present

12th Sep 2016
Hamburg, Germany Deadline: 30th Sep 2016 The doctoral fellows will carry out research on the basis of an individual proposal concerning the European-Chinese encounter from its beginnings to the present day with a preference for topics from the more recent past and falling within any discipline in the humanities represented by the faculty. As part of the program, candidates are expected to conduct a long-term research stay of 12 months at Fudan University in Shanghai.

Vacant Position: Chair in History

13th Aug 2016
Liverpool, UK Deadline: 9th Sep 2016 We are seeking to appoint a Chair in History and particularly welcome applications from candidates with expertise in any of the following areas: medieval and/or early modern history, especially of the Near and Middle East; the history of medicine; global history; digital and/or public history; the history of China.

Vacant Position: Professor/Associate Professor Professor/Senior Lecturer in Chinese Studies

27th Jun 2016
Botswana, Africa Closing Date: Open Until Filled The Chinese Studies Programme in the Faculty of Humanities intends to produce graduates who are both competent in Chinese language and familiar with Chinese society and civilisation. The University of Botswana is seeking a professor, associate professor or senior lecturer who will provide academic leadership for the successful development of the Chinese Studies Programme.

Vacant Position: Full Professorship (W3) of Sinology (Chair)

21st Jan 2016

LMU München, Germany

Deadline: 1st Feb 2016

As one of Europe’s leading research universities, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) in Munich is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching. Building on its more than 500-year-long tradition, it offers a broad spectrum that covers all areas of knowledge within its 18 Faculties, ranging from the humanities, law, economics and social sciences, to medicine and the natural sciences.

The Faculty of Cultural Sciences invites applications for a

Full Professorship (W3)
of Sinology
(Chair)

commencing on 1st April 2018.

Applicants should be able to offer a broad scope of research and teaching in the field of Sinology. The position is an essential element in the Munich Centre for Ancient Worlds and the University’s Graduate School “Distant Worlds”; therefore, a major focus on Chinese archaeology and/or early Chinese history is desired.

Prerequisites for this position are a university and a doctoral degree, teaching skills at university level, excellent academic achievements and a productive and promising research program.… Read more ⤻

Vacant Position: University Lecturer in Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature and Culture

16th Nov 2015

Cambridge, UK
Deadline: 15th Jan 2016

The University of Cambridge is seeking to appoint a University Lecturer in Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature and Culture in the Department of East Asian Studies, to begin on 1 October 2016. This appointment is tenure-track, subject to an initial probationary period.

The lecturer will be required to deliver lectures, hold classes and give seminars in modern and contemporary China at all levels, and to supervise graduate and undergraduate dissertations. Preference will be given to candidates whose work has a primary focus on contemporary China in the fields of literature, film, the arts and visual culture. Applicants should have an excellent publication record and, preferably, experience in teaching in higher education. Candidates should be able and willing to teach on survey courses that straddle pre-modern, modern and contemporary China. The appointee is to have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment. The ability to read and speak Chinese is essential as is native or near-native fluency in English.… Read more ⤻

Vacant Position: Chong Hua Professorship of Chinese Development

3rd Sep 2015

Cambridge, UK

Deadline: 15th Oct 2015

The Board of Electors to the Chong Hua Professorship of Chinese Development invite applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within the general field of the Professorship to take up appointment on 1 October 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Candidates will have an outstanding research record of international stature in Chinese development, politics and society, and the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to build on current strengths in maintaining and developing a leading research presence. They will hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Standard professorial duties include teaching and research, examining, supervision and administration. The Professor will be based in Cambridge. A competitive salary will be offered.

Further information is available at: www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/academic/secretary/professorships/ or contact the Academic Secretary, University Offices, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TT, (email: ibise@admin.cam.ac.uk).

Applications, consisting of a letter of application, a statement of current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae and a publications list, along with details of three referees should be made online no later than 15 October 2015.… Read more ⤻

Vacant Position: Junior Chinese language instructor

29th Jun 2015

Leuven, Belgium
Deadline: 7th Jul 2015

For the Leuven Language Institute (ILT) we are seeking to appoint a junior Chinese language instructor
Leuven Language Institute (ILT) offers language courses in various KU Leuven faculties as
well as tailor-made courses and services for specific target groups (e.g. Master students,
junior researchers, administrative and technical staff). The various language courses within
the ‘Language and Area Studies: Sinology’ degree programme are also taught by ILT lecturers.
The Sinology degree programme, which is organized by the Sinology research group, has a
dual focus: the major, which is compulsory for all students, seeks to provide students with
integrated knowledge of on the one hand (spoken and written) Chinese, including Classical
Chinese, and on the other hand various aspects of the geographical area in which the language
is used (culture, history, society, politics, economics, philosophy). Two minors are offered,
one focusing on cultural-historical aspects and one on economic aspects.

University of Leuven (Belgium) is seeking to appoint a Junior Chinese language instructor
(Ref.… Read more ⤻

Academic Vacancies in School of Government at Beijing Normal University

29th Jun 2015
BNU logo

BNU logoBeijing, PRC

Deadline: 31st Dec 2015

The School of Government at Beijing Normal University (BNU) was established in 2013, which was originally the School of Management founded in 2001. At present, there are over 60 faculty members and more than 1,000 students in the school. We have already developed a complete talents training system from bachelor through master and to PhD.

Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher:  4～5 posts
Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher: ￥200,000 (US$32,240)per annum
Contract Type: 2 years fixed term contract （renewable after final evaluation）
Application Closing Date: 31/12/2015

There are two postdoctoral programs in the school, including public administration and political science, within which public administration is the key discipline in Beijing. For the needs of teaching and research, the postdoctoral program of public administration at BNU is planning to recruit 4-5 postdoc fellows.

The requirements are as follows:

1. You should meet all essential conditions of postdoctoral application set by the Chinese government and BNU, as well as the Regulations on the Administration of Postdoc Fellowships (for relevant regulations please refer to BNU Human Resources website http://hr.bnu.edu.cn/bsh/index.htm#… Read more ⤻

Assistant Professor of Early Modern Chinese Literature

19th Jun 2015

University of Colorado Boulder

Deadline: 1st Sep 2015

The Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Colorado at Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Early Modern Chinese literature to begin August 2016. Research expertise in one or more of the following areas is preferred: Yuan-Ming-Qing vernacular literature, cultural history, Song through Qing poetry. Candidates should have the PhD in hand prior to the start of the appointment. The successful candidate will have well-focused research objectives and contribute to the department’s Chinese curriculum by developing and teaching undergraduate lecture courses as well as graduate seminars.
Applications are accepted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com, posting #F02548. Applicants are required to submit a letter of interest, a current CV, a writing sample, copies of syllabi of courses taught or proposed, and three letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer.… Read more ⤻

Vacant Position: Senior Instructor in Chinese Language

19th Jun 2015

University of Colorado Boulder
Deadline extended: 20th Oct 2015

The Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Colorado at Boulder invites applications for a non-tenure-track appointment as Senior Instructor in Chinese language, to begin August 2016.  Requirements include the Ph.D. in Chinese language, linguistics, pedagogy, or another related discipline; experience teaching Chinese at the university level; and evidence of successful administrative experience in managing/coordinating a Chinese language program. Experience supervising teaching assistants is preferred.

Applications are accepted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com, posting #F02549.  Applicants are required to submit a letter of application, a current CV, copies of syllabi of courses taught or proposed, and three letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Deadline Extended for the CCKF-ERCCT Research Fellowship 2015

30th May 2015

Deadline: 15th Jun 2015

The European Research Center on Contemporary Taiwan – A CCKF Foundation Overseas Center (CCKF-ERCCT) at Tübingen University will award a Research Fellowship from August 2015 for a talented and highly qualified postgraduate (doctoral candidate or postdoc) from Europe, or Taiwanese postdoc based in Europe, who specialises in the fields of Taiwanese politics, society, law, economics, or cross-strait relations. The CCKF-ERCCT at Tübingen University was founded in 2008 and has become a CCKF Overseas Center in 2014. Its major objective is to promote and facilitate postgraduate social science research on contemporary Taiwan and scholarly cooperation between Europe and Taiwan (for more information on the ERCCT see www.ercct.uni-tuebingen.de). The Research Fellowship is granted by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and will initially run for two years and – for Ph.D. students – can be extended by another year after a successful evaluation of the grantee’s research progress by the ERCCT’s Fellowship Committee.… Read more ⤻

Vacant Position: Director of the Lau China Institute

15th May 2015

London, UK

Deadline: 25th May 2015

King’s College London wishes to appoint as Director of the Lau China Institute an outstanding China scholar with excellent leadership ability and an impressive track record in research, teaching, and influencing the international academic, policy and business communities as these relate to China’s global role in the twenty-first century.

Candidates will have the vision and the drive to boost the China Institute’s development as a world-renowned centre for China-focussed expertise, and to contribute actively to King’s International Strategy, supporting relevant university level projects and engaging with China-focussed work across the Arts and Sciences and Health faculties. The academic field for the appointment is open; themes of particular interest are China and global politics, China and global health, comparative governance, entrepreneurship and management, the state, including its legal, organisational and political aspects, urbanisation, and economic and social change in China. The appointment will be made at Reader or Professor level, and the appointee will benefit from alignment with an academic unit within King’s appropriate to her or his field of research.… Read more ⤻

Vacant position: (Associate) Professor – Chinese Philology

21st Apr 2015

Zlín, Czech Republic

Deadline: Jun 2015

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, Faculty of Humanities, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Czech Republic, announces a job opening for the position of a lecturer and a guarantor of the study programme Chinese for Business Administration. The guarantor oversees contents and sustainability of the study programme and assists in the development of the programme. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate core courses in the field of Chinese linguistics or Chinese literature/culture, as well as courses of general Chinese.

We offer

  • An opportunity to work at a dynamic international university
  • English-speaking environment
  • An opportunity to assist with establishing a new study programme
  • Full-time contract (100%)
  • Approx. 1000EUR salary (insurance paid by the employer)
  • Assistance with accommodation (possibility of accommodation in campus)

We require

  • Ph.D. degree in Chinese philology (linguistics or literature/culture)
  • Long-term experience in academia
  • Solid publication history in the area (incl. papers and monographs, especially in recent 5 years)
  • Excellent communication skills in English (ability to publish in English)
  • Long-term commitment (4-6 years)

 

The position is open from September 2016, provided that the new study course is accredited.… Read more ⤻

Two 3-year PhD positions – “Airborne: Pollution, Climate Change and Visions of Sustainability in China”

4th Apr 2015

Oslo, Norway
Deadline: 15th Jul 2015

Two PhD Research Fellowships (SKO 1017) connected to the project Airborne: Pollution, Climate Change, and Visions for Sustainability in China are available at the Department of Cultural Studies and Oriental Languages (IKOS), the University of Oslo. IKOS seeks to recruit two PhD candidates each of whom will work on a doctoral project within the range of Airborne (see Airborne project description).

Taking “air” (kongqi) as its focal point of departure, the Airborne research team explores how Chinese people’s experiences and imaginaries of the impact of air pollution transform into new visions of sustainability and creative forms of action.  Airborne is now looking for PhD candidates who are capable of designing and carrying out a research project with direct relevance for Airborne’s general questions. The applicants must formulate an individual project, including a description of the topic, choice of research methodologies, theoretical framework, and relevance for Airborne.

While all relevant topics will be considered, we are particularly interested in projects related to environmental education (in the broadest sense), life style and consumption, health and environment, media debates and expressions, or gender and social class.… Read more ⤻

Vacant position: Two Postdoctoral Research Associates

4th Apr 2015

London, UK
Deadline: 19th Apr 2015

The SOAS China Institute is seeking to recruit two Postdoctoral Research Associates for a European Project on family transitions in Chinese societies in East Asia.

Those who have a PhD or be close to completing a PhD, in Sociology, Anthropology or a related social science discipline, with a specialisation in family studies are encouraged to apply.

Further information about the two posts and how to apply can be found on the following webpages:

The closing date for applications: 19 April 2015.

 

Vacancy number 000808:

http://jobs.soas.ac.uk/fe/tpl_soasnet01.asp?s=4A515F4E5A565B1A&jobid=64902,7198483465&key=10896768&c=684834869823&pagestamp=sesrmoqnrgyowvqdfx

 

Vacancy number 000809:
http://jobs.soas.ac.uk/fe/tpl_soasnet01.asp?s=4A515F4E5A565B1A&jobid=65038,5625024898&key=10896768&c=684834869823&pagestamp=sennfqpwvbwzujjffg

 

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Four tenure-track Positions in School of Chinese

21st Mar 2015

Hong Kong University
Deadline: 4th May 2015

The School of Chinese seeks scholars of high calibre to fill the following tenure-track positions:

(1) Professor of Chinese Linguistics in the Chinese Language Centre (Ref.: 201500067)
(2) Professor/Associate Professor of Chinese History and Culture (Ref.: 201500068)
(3) Assistant Professor in Chinese Literature (Ref.: 201500069)
(4) Assistant Professor in Translation (Ref.: 201500070)

These appointments are to commence on September 1, 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal. Appointees with demonstrated performance will be considered for tenure towards the end of the second three-year contract. The School values a strong commitment to the development of innovative research paradigms and pedagogical approaches. Primary teaching responsibilities will be at the undergraduate level, but the appointees will also be expected to supervise M.Phil. dissertations and Ph.D. projects. Information about the School can be obtained at http://web.chinese.hku.hk/main/ .

For post (1), applicants should have a Ph.D.… Read more ⤻

Postdoctoral fellowships – Oriental Institute, Prague

21st Mar 2015

Prague, Czech Republic
Deadline: 17th Apr 2015

The Oriental Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague has just opened a new call for postdoc positions for 2015-2016 (2017).

The positions are open for recent PhDs (with PhD no more then 2 years old)
and the following research focus:

  • – History, society and politics of modern and contemporary Japan
  • – History, society and politics of modern and contemporary Korea
  • – Cultural and political developments of Chinese ethnic minorities from historical perspective focusing on their interactions with the government and one another
  • – Current socio-cultural and political transformations in Southeast Asia, focusing on one or more of these countries: Burma/Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, East Timor, Brunei and/or the Philippines.
  • – Contemporary India (history, religion, politics)

 

The complete calls are here: http://www.orient.cas.cz/lide/kariera.html

I would be extremely grateful if you could take your time and share it
with your contacts at your academic institutions or within the larger
academic environment of your respective countries.… Read more ⤻

2 PhD positions in Asian Languages and Cultures with specialisation Chinese

21st Mar 2015

Stockholm, Sweden
Deadline: 15th Apr 2015

The Department of Asian, Middle Eastern and Turkish Studies at Stockholm

The positions will first be granted for one year and after positive evaluation renewed for up to two years at a time. The total employment time may not be longer than the equivalent of four years of doctoral studies full time. In order to increase students’ employability the Department of Asian, Middle Eastern and Turkish Studies welcomes Ph.D. candidates to participate in the Department’s teaching and administrative tasks with a maximum of 20 %, and in this case the total employment time will be extended by up to one year (altogether 5 years of employment). Please note that decisions on Ph.D. employment cannot be appealed.

Applications must be submitted via the standard on-line application process for Stockholm University. For further information on research postgraduate education at Stockholm University please check the announcements of the human faculty:

 

Swedish:

http://www.su.se/om-oss/lediga-anst%C3%A4llningar/platser-i-forskarutb/12-platser-i-utbildningen-p%C3%A5-forskarniv%C3%A5-med-doktorandanst%C3%A4llning-vid-humanistiska-fakulteten-1.226882… Read more ⤻

Two vacant positions: Post-doctoral position / Guest professorship

8th Mar 2015

Beijing, PRC
Deadline: 31st Mar 2015

Two Openings at the School of Chinese Language and Literature, Beijing Normal University

Job Title:

Job 1: Post-doctoral position (from 09/2015 to 09/2016, possible extension to 09/2017)
Job 2: Guest professorship (from 09/2015 to 09/2016, or from 09/2016 to 09/2017; also possible for 6 months), open rank (assistant professor [U.S.] / lecturer [U.K.] and above).

Research Field (Prioritized):

Field 1: Chinese Linguistics
Field 2: Classical Chinese Literature and Culture
Field 3: Modern Chinese Literature and Culture (including Film Studies)

Salary and Accommodation:

The minimum annual salary for the Post-doctoral position is 150,000 RMB (after tax).
The minimum annual salary for Guest professorship is 200,000 RMB (after tax).
The exact amount of salary will be discussed in the interview.
Relocation fee is included in the salary.
The School will not provide accommodation, but will help the candidate to find appropriate accommodation.

General Requirements:

The candidate shall design and teach one or two courses for undergraduate students (1st or /
and 2nd year) on any subject related to “Chinese Language and Literature” (preferably Chinese linguistics or classical literature) in English language.… Read more ⤻

Vacant position: Director, East Asian Library Princeton University Library

8th Mar 2015

Princeton, NJ, USA

The Princeton University Library is one of the world’s leading research libraries, serving a diverse community of 5,200 undergraduates, 2,700 graduate students, 1,200 faculty members, and many visiting scholars. Its holdings include more than 7 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, 2 million non-print items, and extensive collections of digital text, data and images. The Library employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional and support staff working in a large central library, 9 specialized branches, and 3 storage facilities. More information: http://library.princeton.edu/
 

Position

The East Asian Library’s (EAL) collection contains more than 801,000 bound volumes, 38,000 print and electronic serials subscriptions, rich offerings of digital content, and a world-famous collection of rare books and artifacts. About 69% of EAL’s holdings are Chinese, 27% Japanese and 4% Korean. Collections range across all fields of knowledge but focus especially on humanities and social sciences. The EAL is staffed by 4 librarians, 3 support staff, and many student assistants.… Read more ⤻

Vacant position: Doctoral Researcher

8th Mar 2015

Cologne, Germany
Deadline: 15th Mar 2015

The Department of Cultural and Social Anthropology at the Arts and Humanities Faculty of the University of Cologne seeks to appoint a for a period of three years starting on 1st June 2015. The doctoral researcher will work in the interdisciplinary research project Chinese immigration law and policy reforms: perspectives of lawmakers, administrators and immigrants that is headed by Prof. Dr. Björn Ahl (Department of Chinese Studies) and Prof. Dr. Michaela Pelican (Department of Cultural and Social Anthropology). The project is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). It forms part of the larger research co-operation of European and Chinese universities focusing on the topic of Immigration and the Transformation of Chinese Society, which is funded by the relevant national funding organisations under the Europe-China Collaborative Research Programme on Understanding Population Change.

The project will investigate the transformation of Chinese immigration legislation and policy on the national and local levels by looking at the perspectives of state and non-state actors, including lawmakers, administrators and immigrants.… Read more ⤻

Vacant position: Postdoctoral researcher in the Cultural History of China (Sinology)

3rd Mar 2015

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Deadline: 30th Apr 2015

The Amsterdam School of Culture and History of the Faculty of Humanities is looking for a postdoctoral researcher in the Cultural History of China (Sinology) as part of the project The Chinese Impact: Images and Ideas of China in the Dutch Golden Age (NWO-Vidi). This project explores the mutual perceptions that resulted from the cultural exchange between China and the Low Countries (Northern and Southern Netherlands) in the seventeenth century.

ASCH is one of the six research schools of the Amsterdam Institute for Humanities Research (AIHR). Established in 2014, ASCH brings together more than 300 academics, who participate in ca. 35 research groups. Its members study the historical dimension of culture and the cultural dimension of history.

Project description

During the first period of intensive contacts between China and Europe, Dutch traders were the main importers of Chinese goods. Their network complemented the Catholic mission in China which was seminal to the exchange of knowledge.… Read more ⤻

Five vacant positions: Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter/innen (100%, TV-L E 13, zunächst befristet auf zwei Jahre, vorbehaltlich Mittelzuweisung)

27th Feb 2015

Erlangen, Germany
Beginning 1st Jul 2015
Deadline: 15th Mar 2015

Das Internationale Kolleg für Geisteswissenschaftliche Forschung (IKGF) „Schicksal, Freiheit und Prognose. Bewältigungsstrategien in Ostasien und Europa“ der Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg ist eines von zehn deutschlandweit vom Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung geförderten Käte Hamburger Kollegs, an welchen auf Einladung der Kollegsleitung kontinuierlich zehn internationale Gastwissenschaftler/innen für i.d.R. ein Jahr ein Forschungsprojekt im Rahmen der spezifischen Kollegsthematik bearbeiten. Das Forschungskolleg in Erlangen hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, ausgehend von der chinesischen Zivilisation, mit punktuellen Vergleichen zur europäischen – insbesondere der mittelalterlichen – Entwicklung die historischen Grundlagen von Prognostik zu erarbeiten. Weitere Informationen zum Forschungskolleg stehen Ihnen unter www.ikgf.fau.de zur Verfügung.

Die fünf wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiter/innen, vorzugsweise aus der Sinologie (drei) und aus der Mittelalterlichen Geschichte (zwei), bilden den Servicestab des Forschungskollegs. Diese Tätigkeit umfasst mehrere der folgenden Aufgaben, die in enger Abstimmung mit den Direktoren und Koordinatoren ausgeübt werden:

  • Betreuung internationaler Gastwissenschaftler/innen
  • Betreuung der Vorlesungsreihe, der Lektüreseminare und des Kolloquiums (letztere jeweils zweiwöchentlich)
  • Vor- und Nachbereitung von Veranstaltungen und academic visits (samt Ergebnissicherung)
  • Betreuung der Publikationen
  • Betreuung von Online-Veröffentlichungen (occasional papers / e-journal, bibliographische Datenbank, Videos)
  • Mitarbeit bei der Erstellung des Newsletters / Sachberichtes
  • Pflege der Homepage
  • Öffentlichkeitsarbeit

Die anfallenden Aufgaben werden je nach Qualifikation und thematischem Schwerpunkt gleich mäßig auf die Stellen verteilt.… Read more ⤻

Vacant position: History and philology of classical China

24th Feb 2015

Paris, France
Starting date: 1st Oct 2015

Job Profile: The professorship for which applications are invited covers a broad field as it concerns the establishment of the intellectual traditions of classical China. Philology is given a central role in the teaching duties of the post which aim, through the study of ancient texts and commentaries organised within specific themes, to train students in the critical analysis of literary and historical sources while providing an introduction to the issues of textual transmission and publication. In this instance classical China refers to the formation period of the Chinese classics and Chinese historiography and classical poetry. This may be extended to later periods provided the successful applicant has a proven record in teaching and research on the culture of classical China. Teaching shall focus primarily on texts of the scholarly tradition but other sources such as manuscripts and inscriptions can form part of the teaching

Read the whole job announcement as PDF…

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Applications for the 2015 Second Session of the Postdoctoral Fellows Program Being Accepted

24th Feb 2015

Taipei, Taiwan
Deadline: 2nd Mar 2015

Applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at Academia Sinica (AS) for the Second Session of 2015 are now being accepted. Starting from January 15, 2015, all applications are to be processed on-line (http://db3n2u.sinica.edu.tw/~textdb/program). It is not necessary to send hard copies of application materials. All applications must be submitted to Academic Affairs Office (AAO) by the applicant’s principal investigator (PI) between January 15 and March 2, 2015. Appointment of postdoctoral fellows for this session commences on July 1, 2015.

Under this program, there are two types of fellows: (Distinguished) Academia Sinica Postdoctoral Fellows and (Regular) Postdoctoral Fellows. Applicants with a PhD degree conferred after the July of 2011 or 2009 are eligible to be the candidates of (Distinguished) Academia Sinica Postdoctoral Fellows or (Regular) Postdoctoral Fellows respectively. There will be a two-year grace to a female applicant on qualifications mentioned above if giving birth after receiving PhD degree. Applicants excepting that who are applying for the position of postdoctoral fellow at the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences need to choose the type of fellows.… Read more ⤻

Vacant Position: Two Researchers (PhD. Candidates)

4th Feb 2015

Frankfurt, Germany
Deadline: 18th Feb 2015

 

The Collaborative Research Center 1095 Discourses of Weakness and Resource Regimes at Goethe-­‐University, Frankfurt am Main is looking for candidates to fill two vacancies as Researchers (PhD. Candidates) (E13 TV-­‐G-­‐U, 65%-­‐parttime)

 The positions are temporary posts and will terminate until 31. December 2018. The Collaborative Research Center 1095 Discourses of Weakness and Resource Regimes at the Goethe-­‐University, Frankfurt am Main, employs a transepochal and comparative approach in order to deal with the question of how discourses of weakness had an impact on the handling of resources. These discourses can be observed in the history of all cultures at all times. Changes in handling of resources, which might be tangible or intangible in nature, constitute a   special and important aspect of historical transformation, which will be addressed in collaborative research by historians, historians of science, anthropologists, philosophers, legal historians and sinologists. The successful candidates will work within the framework of the research project “Ideas of national weakness in late 19th and early 20th century China” and will contribute to the organisation of the project.… Read more ⤻

Vacant Position: Department in Paris 7 is inviting applications for an Associate Professor (Maître de conférences) position

30th Jan 2015

Paris, France
Deadline: 18th Mar 2015

Associate Professor (tenured) in contemporary Chinese studies. The candidate will be a historian/social scientist, proficient in Chinese (oral and written), and able to teach (in French) language and culture courses at all levels. He will participate in administrative duties of the department.

 

Research Fields

1 Asian studies
2 Contemporary history
3 Modern history
4 Social changes

 

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Vacant Position: Three Senior Researchers (m/f) at The International Institute of Social History (IISH)

12th Jan 2015

Deadline: 8th Feb 2015
Amsterdam, NL

The International Institute of Social History (IISH) conducts advanced research on the global history of work, workers, and labour relations and to this end gathers data, which are made available to other researchers as well.

Our research program Global Labour History, as we define it, is not a theory but a field of scholarly interest. It concerns the history of all those people who through their work have built our modern world – not only wage labourers, but also chattel slaves, sharecroppers, housewives, the self-employed, and many other groups. The program focuses on the labour relations of these people, as individuals but also as members of households, families, clans and other networks and contexts. Global Labour History covers at least the last five centuries and, in principle, all continents. It compares developments in several parts of the world and attempts to reveal intercontinental connections and interactions

As of March 1st, 2015, there will be an opening in the research department of the IISH for  

Three Senior Researchers (m/f)
(4-5 days a week)
(4 years, with possibility of tenure)

Job description:
Developing, carrying out, publishing and supervising global labour history research at a high academic level, contributing to the development of the institute’s research program and it’s leadership in the field
Acquiring external funding for research
Contributing to the institute’s value to society by taking part in public discussions, writing for a non-academic audience, etc.… Read more ⤻

Vacant Position: Professor of Chinese Literature & Culture – Open Rank (Position Type Faculty)

20th Oct 2014

Providence, RI, USA
Open Date: 15th Sep 2014

The Department of East Asian Studies invites applications for an open-rank position in late imperial (Ming-Qing) literature and culture, effective July 1, 2015. Ph.D. required at the time of appointment. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing a curriculum in the study of Classical Chinese and to teach content courses in Ming and Qing literature and culture.  Demonstrated excellence or, at the junior level, evidence of potential excellence in scholarship and teaching is expected.  In addition we seek applicants who will contribute to the broader intellectual life of the department and university.  Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English is required.  

Interested applicants should submit their dossiers to the search committee through Interfolio at: apply.interfolio.com/26510. The dossiers should include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and no more than two representative writing samples/scholarly publications (abstracts only in the case of books). In addition, those applying at the rank of assistant professor should have three letters of recommendation sent; senior applicants should submit the names of three references with contact information. … Read more ⤻

Vacant Position: Position in the fields of Japanese studies, or studies of Modern India, or studies of contemporary China

25th Sep 2014

Jerusalem, Israel

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem: The position in Japanese studies is open to candidates in all fields of research. Candidates in Japanese studies should have excellent command of Japanese.

In the studies of Modern India the position is open to candidates from all relevant disciplines whose research focus on periods from the colonial era to the present day.

Excellent command of at least one of the Indian languages (not including English) is required. In the studies of contemporary China the position is open to candidates whose research focuses on current affairs, such as society, politics, economy, or Chinese culture.

Excellent command of Chinese is required.

The language of instruction is Hebrew, but candidates who do not possess a mastery of Hebrew will be given the time to acquire facility of Hebrew during the first years of their appointment.

For more information please contact  Prof. Gideon Shelach at  msshe@huji.ac.il

 

Visit the website at External Link…

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Vacant Position: The CEFC invites applications for the position of Director

19th Sep 2014

Hong Kong, PRC
Deadline: 15th Nov 2014

The French Centre for Research on Contemporary China (UMIFRE 18, MAEE-CNRS) is seeking candidates for its Director position (two-year expatriation contract, renewable), with a start date on September 1st, 2015.

Requirements :

The CEFC is seeking :

-confirmed academics holding a PhD in the social sciences

-academics with a strong research track record on contemporary China

-preferably holding a tenured position in a university or research institution

-the position is restricted to citizens of member countries of the European Union.
 

Details and online application can be found on the website of the French ministry of Foreign Affairs:

https://pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/transparenceext/transparence_emplois_reseau_diplomatique_consulaire.php#

Position No. 001516 – Please apply before November 15, 2014.  

You can also download the detailed description of the position here: CEFC Director

Candidates must use the appropriate form accessible here: Formulaire-Directeur

For more information, please click here.
 

Le Centre d’études français sur la Chine contemporaine (UMIFRE 18, MAEE-CNRS) recrute un directeur sur contrat d’expatriation (2 ans renouvelable), pour une prise de fonctions le 1er septembre 2015.… Read more ⤻

Vacant Position: “Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (w/m) mit 50% der regelmäßigen Arbeitszeit (19,92h, E13 TV-L)

18th Sep 2014

Bochum, Germany
Deadline: 26th Sep 2014

Die Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) ist eine der führenden Forschungsuniversitäten in Deutschland. Als reformorientierte Campusuniversität vereint sie in einzigartiger Weise die gesamte Spannbreite der großen Wissenschaftsbereiche an einem Ort.

Das dynamische Miteinander von Fächern und Fächerkulturen bietet den Forschenden wie den Studierenden gleichermaßen besondere Chancen zur interdisziplinären Zusammenarbeit.

In der Sektion Politik Ostasiens, Lehrstuhl Prof. Dr. Jörn-Carsten Gottwald, an der Fakultät für Ostasienwissenschaften ist ab dem 01.12.2014 die Stelle eines

wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiters (w/m)
mit 50% der regelmäßigen Arbeitszeit (19,92h, E13 TV-L)

zu besetzen. Die Stelle ist zunächst auf drei Jahre befristet (ggf. besteht die Möglichkeit
zur Verlängerung).

Zu den Aufgaben gehören im Folgenden

  • Durchführung von Lehrveranstaltungen (2 SWS) für die Studiengänge BA Wirtschaft u. Politik Ostasiens und ggf. MA Politik Ostasiens.
  • Betreuung und Beratung von Studierenden und Mitwirkung bei der Reform bestehender Studiengänge.
  • Mitwirkung an Forschungsprojekten des Lehrstuhls im Bereich Internationale Politische Ökonomie Ostasiens und Beziehungen Ostasien-EU, Mitwirkung bei der Erarbeitung entsprechender Forschungs- bzw.
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Vacant Position: Chinese Literature – Assistant Professor tenure-track

1st Sep 2014

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, USA
Deadline: 15th Oct 2014

The Asian Studies Program at Vanderbilt University seeks to make an appointment in Chinese literature. Rank is Assistant Professor tenure-track. Period of specialization is open, but the successful candidate will be able to teach courses involving both premodern and modern literature. Normal course load is generally four per year. Ability to teach classical Chinese language courses is desirable. PhD must be in hand prior to the beginning of Fall 2015 term.

Review of applications will begin October 15 and priority will be given to applications received by that date.

Electronic Submission is preferred; send materials to: ASPsearch@Vanderbilt.edu.
Please submit a letter of application, research statement, assessment of teaching (if available), graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation (or standard university graduate student placement dossier), and a short writing sample that demonstrates your expertise.

For hard copy submission, send to:
Robert Campany, Director
Asian Studies Program
ATT: Chinese Literature search
Vanderbilt University
PMB 351806
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37235-1806 USA

Vanderbilt University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.… Read more ⤻

Call for application: 2015 First Session of the Postdoctoral Fellows Program at Academia Sinica

13th Aug 2014

Taipei, Taiwan
Deadline:1st Sep 2014

Academia Sinica (AS), the most eminent national research institution in Taiwan, provides a well-developed research environment for about 600 postdoctoral fellows. Each year, we offer a favourable research opportunity for both domestic and international postdoctoral researchers.  

Applications for the First Session of 2015 are now being accepted. Starting from August 1, 2014, all applications are to be processed on-line (http://db3n2u.sinica.edu.tw/~textdb/program). All applications must be submitted to Academic Affairs Office (AAO) by the applicant’s principal investigator (PI) between August 1 and September 1, 2014. Appointment of postdoctoral fellows for this session commences on January 1, 2015.
 

Qualifications and Subsidies

Academia Sinica Postdoctoral Fellows:

    PhD degree obtained within last 4 years from local or foreign universities; outstanding record of publications; evidence of excellence in independent research.
    Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship provides air fares and additional US$ 4,500 as research expenditure (for overseas conferences, laboratory equipment etc.).

(Regular) Postdoctoral Fellows:

    PhD degree obtained within last 6 years from local or foreign universities; outstanding record of publications.… Read more ⤻

Vacant Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow (6 positions), Academic Level A

12th Aug 2014

Canberra, Australia

Deadline: 17th Sep 2014

The Australian National University is one of the foremost institutions in the world outside of China for research and teaching about China. The Australian Centre on China in the World (CIW) is a major initiative at the ANU, supported by research intensive funding from the Commonwealth Government. It enhances ANU’s existing capabilities to create an integrated, world-leading institution for Chinese Studies and the understanding of China on a global scale. See http://ciw.anu.edu.au/ and associated The China Story website: www.thechinastory.org

Australian National University, Australian Centre of China in the World

Website: http://jobs.anu.edu.au/PositionDetail.aspx?p=4045

The Centre takes a broad, holistic view and engages multidisciplinary expertise in areas including Chinese thought, culture, history, politics, society, environment, economics and foreign and strategic policy. The Centre is seeking to recruit highly talented, motivated and ambitious Postdoctoral Fellows to join a world-class group of researchers. The successful applicants are expected to contribute towards one or more of CIW’s research themes: China Everyday, China Justice, China Numbers, China Texts, China Time, China Urban/Rural, China Australia and China Global.… Read more ⤻