Postdoctoral Researcher in Buddhist Studies

• A PhD degree in Buddhist Studies or a related field. Candidates near completion of the degree will be considered;
• Excellent command of the relevant languages, ideally: Chinese, Tibetan and Sanskrit;
• High level of academic spoken and written English;
• Expertise in research on scriptures;
• A research and publication record that is commensurate with career stage;
• Commitment to high-quality research, publication, and dissemination;
• Ability to plan and execute tasks independently and punctually;
• Ability to work as part of and in support of a larger team.

Conditions

We offer a fixed-term post, for 38 hours per week, from January 2019 and run through December 2022. Other start dates are possible, but the project officially ends 31 December 2022. Salary range, depending on education and work experience, from €3,545 to €4,852 (pay scale 11 in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities) gross per month, based on a full-time appointment.

Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3 %), training and career development and sabbatical leave. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. For international spouses we have set up a dual career programme. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. More at https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions.

Diversity
Leiden University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Additional information

Enquiries can be directed to Jonathan Silk email, j.a.silk@hum.leidenuniv.nl.

Applications
Applications must be received no later than 31 August 2018. Applications should be in English, and be submitted vacatureslias@hum.leidenuniv.nl. Please ensure that you include in a single PDF document named ‘FAMILY NAME – Given name – vacancy number and in this order:

• A CV including education history and publications;
• Teaching evaluations, if available, and a sample syllabus for a course on some area of Buddhist Studies
• A letter of motivation;
• One sample publication or other piece of written work (e.g. thesis chapter);
• Names, positions and email addresses of two referees (no reference letters).

Enquiries from agencies are not appreciated.