Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Japanese Societies

Oxford’s School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) is one of the largest
communities of Area Studies scholars anywhere in the world. This vibrant and
dynamic University department has research and teaching programmes dedicated
to Africa, China, Latin America, the Middle East, Japan, Russia and Eastern
Europe, South Asia and Comparative Area Studies. The School welcomes students
from all around the globe and offers seven MSc Degrees, six MPhil degrees, a
DPhil in Area Studies, as well as the Oxford 1+1 MBA with Saïd Business
School.





**About the Role:**



The Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies at OSGA invites applications from
candidates with relevant qualifications and experience for a full-time,
12-month fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Japanese Societies who
will be offered a unique opportunity to launch their post-doctoral career, to
conduct independent research, while gaining teaching experience at Oxford.





The fellowship is available from either 1st September or 1st October 2024.





Working closely with the Nissan Institute Director, the successful candidate
will co-lead and develop the field of Japanese Societies at Oxford, cultivate
scholarly links, contribute to the organisation of research seminars and
conferences, and to the wider intellectual life of the Nissan Institute and
OSGA. Apart from pursuing a vibrant, independent research agenda, they will
also contribute towards teaching in their area of expertise: Main teaching
duties and responsibilities will include offering a graduate course on
Japanese Society, contributing to the methodology course for Master’s programs
in Japanese studies, supporting the undergraduate program in the Faculty of
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES).





**About You:**



Applicants from all academic fields and who have a research record appropriate
to their career stage will be considered. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD
(or be near completion) in sociology, anthropology, human geography,
development studies, politics, or area studies related to Japanese societies,
with a strong depth and breadth of knowledge in the subject. Familiarity with
existing literature and research, a commitment to professional development,
and excellent communication skills are essential.





**How to Apply:**



Applications should be submitted via Oxford University’s website: please click
the “Apply Now” button and follow the application instructions. Please read
the job description attached for details on “How to Apply” and further
information regarding the application process. Please don't hesitate to get in
touch with the HR Office at hr-administrator@area.ox.ac.uk, if you have any
queries about the post, visas, and application process. Any questions about
the post that are of non-administrative nature should be addressed to
Professor Sho Konishi, Director of the Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies,
at sho.konishi@history.ox.ac.uk.





**The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon (UK time) on Monday 8th July
2024.**



**Interviews will be held remotely on Monday 22nd July 2024.**





The School holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award to recognise the advancement of
gender equality, representation and progression. Therefore diversity, equity,
and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment process. If you, as an
applicant, require reasonable adjustments to be made in the interview process,
please do reach out and discuss this with our HR team. We will do our best to
facilitate and accommodate reasonable adjustments.





**Applications are particularly welcomed from women and Black and Minority
Ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.**