Center For Taiwan Studies / Department Of Asian Studies, Postdoctoral Fellow

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, US
Base: $54,999; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Specialization in taiwan studies
Research on taiwan politics and society
Teaching taiwan-related courses
The position involves conducting substantial research on Taiwan's politics, society, culture, literature, media, and diaspora

Job Summary

  • The position involves conducting substantial research on Taiwan's politics, society, culture, literature, media, and diaspora.
  • The fellow is required to teach at least one Taiwan-related course and actively engage in intellectual exchanges with faculty and students.
  • The role offers a competitive stipend, research funds, and benefits for a full-time appointment from August 2024 to December 2025.

Matching Summary

The position involves conducting substantial research on Taiwan's politics, society, culture, literature, media, and diaspora.

Salary

Base: $54,999; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive stipend, research funds, TRS/ORP retirement options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Specialization in Taiwan studies
  • Research on Taiwan politics and society
  • Teaching Taiwan-related courses
  • Engagement with Asian Studies faculty
  • Assisting editors of Taiwan Lit journal

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in social sciences or humanities
  • Active participation in scholarly conferences
  • Collaboration with Government department faculty

Key Requirements

  • PhD degree required within 3 years prior to start date
  • Completion of PhD at least 15 days before start date
  • Specialization in Taiwan studies in humanities or social sciences

Work Rights

Not specified

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