1. The Institute of Political Science at Academia Sinica (IPSAS), Taipei, Taiwan, seeks to appoint full-time faculty members at the rank of assistant research fellow (which is equivalent to assistant professor). Application for higher rank will also be considered.
2. The applicant should specialize at least one of the following fields:
(1) Taiwan politics and comparative democracy;
(2) China and comparative politico-economic transition;
(3) cross-Strait relations and international relations theory;
(4) political changes in Asia and global democratic development; and,
(5) political methodology.
3. The applicant must have a doctoral degree in political science or related disciplines, or is able to receive a Ph.D. degree by August 31, 2022.
4. Applicants for positions of assistant research fellow should submit the following documents:
(1) curriculum vitae and a list of publications;
(2) a photocopy of the doctoral degree certificate or certification for completion of course work and successful defense of dissertation ( for applicants who have not yet passed the oral examination, proof for completion of courses and a letter certifying imminent holding of oral examination are required);
(3) two copies of the doctoral dissertation (or draft) and other publications;
(4) an abstract (in both English and Chinese) of the doctoral dissertation;
(5) transcripts from undergraduate and graduate schools;
(6) a statement of research plan (in both English and Chinese and within three pages); and,
(7) three letters of recommendation (written in English or Chinese and mailed directly by the recommender to IPSAS. If sending by email, please send the email by the school department or by a certification agency such as interfolio;those applying for the position of assistant research fellow should have one letter from the dissertation advisor).
5. Applicants for positions of associate research fellow or above should submit the following documents:
(1) curriculum vitae and a list of publications;
(2) a photocopy of the doctoral degree certificate;
(3) three representative publications (and two copies each) ;
(4) proofs for appointments in Taiwanese or international academic institutes;
(5) a statement of research plan (in both English and Chinese and within three pages); and
(6) three letters of recommendation (written in English or Chinese and mailed directly by the recommender to IPSAS. If sending by email, please send the email by the school department or by a certification agency such as interfolio).
6. The application should be sent to Dr. Chung-li Wu, Director, Institute of Political Scienc, Academia Sinica, 128 Academia Rd., Sec. 2, Taipei 115201, Taiwan, R.O.C.
7. Questions can be forwarded to Ms. Ren-Yuan Lo at 886-2-2652-5303, faxed to 886-2-2783-2610, or e-mailed to ipsas@gate.sinica.edu.tw.
8. The application should be received by November 30, 2021.
Download: Application Form (PDF) OR Application Form (doc)（Applicants need to fill in the form first and email to ipsas@gate.sinica.edu.tw before 11/15)
