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Terasaki Postdoctoral Fellowship in Japanese Studies

The UCLA Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies invites applications for a 1-year postdoctoral position, for the 2010-11 academic year. The fellow will be expected to teach a one-quarter undergraduate course and present one public lecture while in residence, and to participate actively in Center colloquia and other public programs during the fellowship year. The Center welcomes applications from around the world.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree from an accredited university in hand by May 28, 2010, but have earned it no earlier than January 1, 2006 to be considered for the 2010-11 fellowship year. Review of applications will begin March 2, 2010. Applications must be received by March 1, 2010 and there is no guarantee that late applications will be considered.

The selection committee will evaluate applications on the basis of:

  • The significance of the proposed research and its relevance to the aims of the Center
  • The quality of previous research and experience and the ability of the applicant to benefit from the Center and UCLA
  • The contribution an applicant is likely to make to the Center and UCLA in their teaching, research and collegial interactions.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of up to 1,500 words describing the proposed research project during the fellowship year, and an article-length English writing sample. Three letters of reference should be sent under separate cover, directly to the Center.

Compensation includes an annual salary of $50,000, health coverage, up to $5,000 for research-related expenses, office space, and access to a computer, the UC library system and other facilities available to members of the UCLA community. UCLA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. UCLA values diversity among its students, staff and faculty, and strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented minorities. U.S. citizenship is not a requirement. The final selection will be announced in April 2010.

Application materials should be addressed to Terasaki Fellow Selection Committee, 11282 Bunche Hall, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1487. For questions, please contact Mariko Bird at bird@international.ucla.edu.

Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies

Date Posted: 10/8/2009