What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoc in Japanese Studies position at University of Pittsburgh?
Please note that the 2 letters of reference must be directly emailed to: asia@pitt.edu. All other required documents can be submitted with your application through Pitt's Talent Center.
The Asian Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship in Japanese Studies for the academic year July 1, 2025—June 30, 2026, with the possibility of extension. We encourage applications from all disciplines in the humanities and the social sciences, particularly anthropology, history, and sociology. The fellow will be expected to participate in teaching a one-semester undergraduate course, assist in co-organizing a conference/workshop, present one public lecture while in residence, and actively participate in Center events during the fellowship year. The Center welcomes applications from around the world.
The selection committee will evaluate the application on the basis of:
The following documents are required to be submitted through Pitt's Talent Center
The deadline for applications is February 28, 2025. The final selection will be announced in April 2025. For inquiries, please contact: asia@pitt.edu
UCIS-Office of the Director
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Campus
Pittsburgh
Required Attachments
Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, Other (see posting for additional details)
The Asian Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship in Japanese Studies for the academic year July 1, 2025—June 30, 2026, with the possibility of extension. We encourage applications from all disciplines in the humanities and the social sciences, particularly anthropology, history, and sociology. The fellow will be expected to participate in teaching a one-semester undergraduate course, assist in co-organizing a conference/workshop, present one public lecture while in residence, and actively participate in Center events during the fellowship year. The Center welcomes applications from around the world.
The selection committee will evaluate the application on the basis of:
- The significance of the proposed research and its relevance to the theme of Global Asia
- The contribution an applicant is likely to make to the Center and Pitt in their teaching, research, and academic community support
- Ph.D. in hand by June 30, 2025
- Degree awarded no earlier than June 30, 2021
- Open to applicants worldwide
The following documents are required to be submitted through Pitt's Talent Center
- A Cover letter, CV, and unofficial transcript
- 1-page dissertation abstract, table of contents, and research statement (up to 1,500 words) describing the proposed research project during the fellowship year.
- Article-length writing sample
The deadline for applications is February 28, 2025. The final selection will be announced in April 2025. For inquiries, please contact: asia@pitt.edu
UCIS-Office of the Director
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Campus
Pittsburgh
Required Attachments
Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, Other (see posting for additional details)
