Columbia University Sheng Yen Postdoctoral Fellowship in Chinese Buddhism

　　With the generous support of the Sheng Yen Education Foundation, the Center for Buddhism and East Asian Religions (C-BEAR) in the Department of Religion at Columbia University is pleased to invite applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship, with the possibility of renewal for another year based on satisfactory performance. The appointment will be at the rank of Postdoctoral Research Scholar, with the initial term of appointment July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.

　　The fellowship is intended to foster the academic careers of recent PhDs whose area of research is Chinese Buddhism. In addition to pursuing their own research, the fellow is expected to teach one course per year, give a public lecture, and take part in the regular events of the C-BEAR. It is envisioned that after the fellowship period, the fellow will continue their academic career in teaching and research on Chinese Buddhism.

　　Compensation includes a highly competitive annual salary, research fund, and health benefits. Additional financial support is available for the fellow to organize workshops, conferences or speakers' series in their area of research. The fellow will be provided with office space, access to the library system, and other related administrative assistance.

　　Review of applications will begin on March 1st, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

　　Columbia University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

　　Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. degrees (deposition of the dissertation) by June 30, 2023, but no earlier than July 1, 2019. Candidates who do not yet hold a Ph.D. but expect it by June 30, 2023, should provide a letter from their home institution confirming their schedule to completion.

　　Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

　　Pay Transparency Disclosure

　　The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

　　Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

　　Minimum Salary: 31200.00Maximum Salary: 31200.00Salary Unit: Yearly