Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies, Chair of Japanology
2 PhD candidate / research and teaching fellow positions 60 %
Start of employment : The first position is open from September 1, 2024 or upon agreement, the second one from January 1, 2025.The Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies (IAOS) of the University of Zurich is the largest center of research and teaching on Asia in Switzerland with about 100 employees. The Department of Japanese Studies invites applications for a PhD candidate / research and teaching fellow. The successful candidate will be a member of the Chair of Japanology lead by Prof Raji Steineck.
Your responsibilities
The doctoral position allows the successful candidate to develop their own research project (PhD project). Work duties include independent teaching and coaching of students (on BA and MA level) as well as collaboration in projects and administration of the chair.
Your profile
- MA in Japanese Studies (or equivalent), excellent thesis on a subject concerning literary or intellectual history.
- Very good knowledge of Japanese, including classical Japanese and kanbun.
- Since teaching and administrative work is basically conducted in German, non-German speaking candidates are expected to acquire a working knowledge of German within the first two years of appointment.
Information on your application
Applications should contain a cover letter, cv, diploma copies, a short research statement, and a sample of your work (e.g. a chapter of your M.A. thesis).Please upload your application as one pdf file to the UZH job portal.
Review of applications begins on July 25, applications received by August 15 will be considered for the second position.
What we offer
Work-Life Balance
Learning and Development
Food
Healthcare
Discounts
Conditions of Employment
International Services
Campuses
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH
Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
Discounts
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
Conditions of Employment
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
International Services
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
Campuses
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
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The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
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Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
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