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Institute of Ethnology

Researcher 1 Person

Research Fellow & Specialist

1.Position: tenure-track faculty position (Assistant Research Fellow, Associate Research Fellow, or Research Fellow)
2.Field: Socio-cultural anthropology or closely related fields, special consideration will be given to those with expertise in Austronesian studies.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field. We seek candidates whose work is commensurate with and complements the current faculty’s research interests. Ability to communicate in Chinese is necessary.

Based on Academia Sinica regulation

Institute of Ethnology, Academia Sinica

Based on Academia Sinica regulation

1.The Institute will provide generous research resources and startup funding to support new appointees in initiating their academic work. 2.Additional benefits include national health insurance, pension coverage, assistance with relocation and housing where applicable, and a competitive salary based on seniority and performance.

Fen-ann Lin

Institute of Ethnology, Academia Sinica, 115 Nankang, Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C.

886-2-2652-3303

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;
4.Doctoral dissertation, 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 July 31, 2026.
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 July 31, 2026.
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.
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026.

2026-06-08

2026-07-31