The Leiden University Institute for Area Studies (LIAS) of the Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University invites applications for a One Year full-time position (Post-doctoral Fellow) in the field of Buddhist Studies, to begin as soon as possible.

 

One Year Post-Doctoral Fellow Position in the NWO Project Buddhism and Social Justice (1.0 fte)

Vacancy number: 13-249

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

We seek a Post-Doctoral Fellow with excellent qualifications to work in the NWO Project Buddhism and Social Justice. Specialization is open, but the applicant should focus her/his work on the general subject area of the project. The project is ongoing (see http://www.BuddhismAndSocialJustice.com), with the One Year vacancy made possible by the departure of a present Post-doc fellow for a tenured appointment elsewhere.

 

Applicants should  have a demonstrably excellent academic track record in Buddhist Studies, and hold a PhD in Buddhist Studies or a related field, or its equivalent. They should have an excellent command of English and be prepared to present their research results in English. Within the one year time frame, the successful candidate should engage in research, prepare at least one article for publication, and participate in the project’s upcoming international conference.

 

What we offer

The position is for one year with a full-time appointment. The salary is determined in accordance with the current scales as set out in the collective labour agreement for the Dutch universities (CAO): min. € 2.427, max. € 3.491, with additional holiday and end-of-year bonuses. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.

 

Further information

 

For more information about the position please contact Prof. dr. J.A Silk, tel. +31-71-527-2510, email j.a.silk@hum.leidenuniv.nl. Please note that applications should not be sent directly to Prof. Silk.

 

How to apply

 

Candidates please send your application (in English), including:

• a cover letter stating your motivation for this position, and proposed project

• a CV,

• copies of your academic transcripts,

• a copy of your PhD thesis and other relevant publications,

• the names and contact information for three referees.

 

These items should preferably be submitted in a single PDF document called “Family Name-Given Name-13-249.”

 

Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled or this call is closed.

 

Please send your application electronically, indicating the vacancy number to:  vacatureslias@hum.leidenuniv.nl

All application materials should be sent in pdf format.

 

If it is not possible for you to submit an electronic application, you may mail your materials, citing the vacancy number, to:

 

M. van Asperen

Leiden University

P&O FGW

PO Box 9515

2300 RA Leiden

The Netherlands

 

A telephone (or Skype) interview may be part of the selection procedure.

 

Further information: http://werkenbij.leidenuniv.nl/vacatures/wetenschappelijke-functies/13-249-postdoc-position-in-the-nwo-project-buddhism-and-social-justice.html