Chinese Studies Postdoc: Teach, Research, Publish

H-Net; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Center for East Asian Studies invites applications for the 2027-28 Chinese Studies Postdoctoral Fellowship. The award supports scholars in humanities and social sciences across historical periods, with a 12-month stipend and a base pay of $80,000.

The fellowship runs Sept 1, 2027 – Aug 31, 2028. Fellows must be in residence, teach one course, and engage in Center activities. Manuscripts may be under First Right of Refusal by Stanford University Press.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. must be awarded by Aug 31 of the year the fellowship begins.
• Fellowship may be awarded to those with continuing, assistant professor–level positions if otherwise qualified.

Responsibilities

• Be in residence in the Stanford area during the appointment period.
• Teach one course during the academic year.
• Participate in all regular Center activities.
• Stanford University Press will have first right of refusal for manuscripts produced during the appointment.

Education

Ph.D. in relevant field

Job description

Stanford University’s Center for East Asian Studies invites applications for the 2027-28 Chinese Studies Postdoctoral Fellowship. The award supports scholars in humanities and social sciences across historical periods, with a 12-month stipend and a base pay of $80,000.

The fellowship runs Sept 1, 2027 – Aug 31, 2028. Fellows must be in residence, teach one course, and engage in Center activities. Manuscripts may be under First Right of Refusal by Stanford University Press.