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Institute of Ethnology

FACULTY POSITION OPEN

The Institute of Ethnology, Academia Sinica in Taipei, Taiwan, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position (at the rank of Assistant Research Fellow, equivalent to Assistant Professor, or above) in socio-cultural anthropology or closely related fields (special consideration will be given to those with expertise in Austronesian studies). The Institute of Ethnology is a research institution with excellent resources and funding for fieldwork and research. No teaching is required, and advancement is based on scholarly publication record.

We seek candidates whose work is commensurate with and complements the current faculty’s research interests. Ability to communicate in Chinese is necessary. All application materials must be received no later than September 3, 2025.

Based on Academia Sinica regulation

Institute of Ethnology, Academia Sinica, 11529 Nankang, Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C.

Based on Academia Sinica regulation

Fen-ann Lin

Institute of Ethnology, Academia Sinica, 11529 Nankang, Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C.

02-2652-3303

Candidates who wish to apply for the position of Assistant Research Fellow should prepare the following materials:
1.Application form;
2.Curriculum vitae, a description of past research and research interests, and a proposal for future research;
3.Copy of the doctoral diploma or official certificate indicating the passage of dissertation defense, or official letter certifying date for oral defense (if not already a Ph.D., the successful applicant must have completed all requirements for the degree before September 30, 2025);
4.Doctoral dissertation (finalized or a complete draft). If not written in either Chinese or English, must provide a Chinese or English synopsis over 3,000 words;
5.Copies of representative publications (if not written in either Chinese or English, must provide Chinese or English abstracts);
6.University certified graduate level transcripts;
Please send all of the above documents by email, and three hard copies must arrive by September 3, 2025.
7.Two letters of recommendation (recommenders should send their letters directly to Director Yuh-Huey JOU by the deadline).

Candidates who wish to apply for the position of Research Fellow or Associate Research Fellow should prepare the following materials:
1.Application form;
2.Curriculum vitae, a description of past research and research interests, and a proposal for future research;
3.Copy of the doctoral diploma;
4.Copies of representative publications (if not written in either Chinese or English, must provide Chinese or English abstracts);
5.Supporting documentation of current employment;
Please send all of the above documents by email, and three hard copies must arrive by September 3, 2025.
6.Two letters of recommendation (recommenders should send their letters directly to Director Yuh-Huey JOU by the deadline).

Qualifications for associate research fellow and positions above are subject to The Organization Regulations of the Research Institute of Academia Sinica. Please confirm the necessary qualifications with Ms. Fen-ann Lin (e-mail below) before mailing your application.
Please send the hard copies by registered mail to: Director Yuh-Huey JOU, Institute of Ethnology, Academia Sinica, 11529 Nankang, Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C.

Please send the hard copies by registered mail to:
Director Yuh-Huey JOU Institute of Ethnology, Academia Sinica, 11529 Nankang, Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C.

For further information, please contact Ms. Fen-ann LIN: falin@gate.sinica.edu.tw

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