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Institute of Modern History

Researcher

1. Position: , Open-rank Researcher (Research Fellow, Associate Research Fellow, or Assistant Research Fellow). This is a tenure-track research position (ranks corresponding to full professor, associate professor, or assistant professor in the university system) exempt from teaching duties.
2. Field: Modern History.

1. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field or provide confirmation that the degree will be conferred by August 31, 2026.
2. Sufficient proficiency in Chinese for academic research and communication.
3. For application qualifications, please refer to Articles 7, 8 and 9 of the Organization Regulations of the Research Institutes of Academia Sinica. (https://www.sinica.edu.tw/en/CP/420)
4. According to the “Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area,” this position is currently not open to citizens of the People’s Republic of China.

Based on Academia Sinica regulation

Institute of Modern History, Academia Sinica

Based on Academia Sinica regulation

Ms. Wen-yeh Huang

Institute of Modern History, Academia Sinica, 128 Academia Road, Section 2, Nankang, Taipei 115201, Taiwan

886-2-2789-8201

1. Detailed curriculum vitae (including field specializations and language abilities) plus a complete list of academic publications.
2. Ph.D. diploma or letter from thesis advisor confirming that the applicant will receive the Ph.D. degree by August 31, 2026.
3. Up to five academic publications, including the Ph.D. dissertation if applicable; book reviews will not be considered. For publications in languages other than Chinese and English, please attach a Chinese or English abstract. Applicants who have not yet been awarded a doctoral degree are required to submit a draft or selected chapters of their dissertation for review.
4. Three letters of recommendation.
5. Research proposal (maximum five pages).

1. Application Procedures: Please complete the Institute of Modern History (IMH) online application form (https://www.mh.sinica.edu.tw/PGSysResearchers_Apply.aspx).
2. Please post a hard copy of your application materials (except for recommendation letters) to Ms. Wen-yeh Huang before the deadline.
(1) Address: Institute of Modern History, Academia Sinica, 128 Academia Road, Section 2, Nankang, Taipei 115201, Taiwan
(2) Tel: 886-2-2789-8201
(3) Fax: 886-2-2789-8221
3. Please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to Ms. Wen-yeh Huang via e-mail (huangwenyeh@as.edu.tw) or regular mail before the deadline.
4. Appointment will be made in accordance with the Organization Regulations of the Research Institutes of Academia Sinica and related policies.
5. The Institute will also provide generous research resources and startup funding to support new appointees in initiating their academic work.
6. Additional benefits include national health insurance, pension coverage, assistance with relocation and housing where applicable, and a competitive salary based on seniority and performance.
7. Submission Deadline: August 31, 2025.

2025-06-03

2025-08-31