Description
The Leiden Institute for Area Studies (LIAS), is committed to the integration of disciplinary and regional-historical perspectives. LIAS has as its aim the advancement of teaching and research of Area Studies at Leiden University and in the wider academic community. LIAS comprises the Schools of Asian Studies (SAS) and Middle Eastern Studies (SMES). Area specializations in SAS include Chinese, Japanese, Korean, South & Southeast Asian and Tibetan Studies. LIAS staff have disciplinary expertise across the humanities and the social sciences.
Starting September 2012 (or earlier if the candidate is available) LIAS has available one full-time, four-year Ph.D. position in the University’s profile area “Asian Modernities and Traditions” (AMT) on an aspect of the society or politics of contemporary China. The fellowship is funded by the Leiden University Executive Board on the appointment of Professor Frank Pieke as Chair of Modern China Studies.
Eligibility
Requirements:
The Leiden Institute for Area Studies (LIAS), is committed to the integration of disciplinary and regional-historical perspectives. LIAS has as its aim the advancement of teaching and research of Area Studies at Leiden University and in the wider academic community. LIAS comprises the Schools of Asian Studies (SAS) and Middle Eastern Studies (SMES). Area specializations in SAS include Chinese, Japanese, Korean, South & Southeast Asian and Tibetan Studies. LIAS staff have disciplinary expertise across the humanities and the social sciences.
Starting September 2012 (or earlier if the candidate is available) LIAS has available one full-time, four-year Ph.D. position in the University’s profile area “Asian Modernities and Traditions” (AMT) on an aspect of the society or politics of contemporary China. The fellowship is funded by the Leiden University Executive Board on the appointment of Professor Frank Pieke as Chair of Modern China Studies.
Eligibility
Requirements:
- A Masters or equivalent degree in a relevant field
- Research knowledge of modern Chinese
- Fluency in English (spoken and written)
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Application Procedure
Applications have to be submitted in English and have to include:
- cover letter stating your motivation for the position
- research proposal of maximally 2,500 words
- curriculum vitae
- copies of your academic transcripts (or Dutch cijferlijst),
- a writing sample (such as a part of the MA thesis) of maximally 8,000 words
- three letters of reference to be sent directly by the referee
Submission Deadline
15 January 2012
Website Link
http://vacatures.leidenuniv.nl/wetenschappelijk/11-247-phd-politics-china.html
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