Leiden University, Faculty of Humanities
PhD Position in Buddhist Studies
Vacancy number: 12-213
The Leiden University Institute for Area Studies (LIAS) invites applications for two fulltime PhD positions in the field of Buddhist Studies, specialization open, to begin 1 January 2013, or thereafter.
Since its foundation in 1575, Leiden University has built an internationally recognised record of excellence in teaching and research. Currently, the University has around 17,000 students and 4,000 staff from around the world. The Faculty of Humanities consists of the Institutes for Area Studies, Creative & Performing Arts, Cultural Disciplines, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. The Graduate School has an annual output of about 50 PhDs.
The Leiden University Institute for Area Studies (http://www.hum.leiden.edu/lias/), which comprises the Schools of Asian Studies and Middle Eastern Studies, is committed to the integration of disciplinary and regional-historical perspectives, and has as its aim the advancement of teaching and research of Area Studies at Leiden University and in the wider academic community. Area specializations in Asian Studies include Chinese, Japanese, Korean, South- & Southeast Asian, and Tibetan Studies.
Position description
We seek PhD candidates with excellent qualifications in any area within Buddhist Studies.
Expectations for PhD candidates:
Requirements
Conditions of employment
The appointment as a PhD student will be for a period of four years (initially for a period of one year with an extension of three years after positive evaluation of progress and skills development) leading to the successful completion of a PhD thesis. The appointment will be under the terms of the CAO (Collective Labour Agreement) of Dutch Universities.
The gross monthly salary is set on € 2042 in the first year, increasing to € 2612 gross per month in the final year. An appointment at the University of Leiden entitles participation in a pension scheme and other benefits such as an annual holiday premium of 8 % and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3 %. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.
Application
PhD candidates please send your application (in English), including:
· A cover letter stating your motivation for this position, and proposed project;
· A CV;
· Copies of your academic transcripts;
· An English writing sample;
· The names and contact addresses of two academic referees (ideally one of these should be from your (MA) thesis supervisor).
Review of applications will commence by 15 October 2012 and continue until the position is filled or this call is closed. For more information about the position please contact Prof. dr. J.A Silk, tel. +31-71-527-2510, email j.a.silk@hum.leidenuniv.nl. Please note that applications should not be sent directly to Prof. Silk.
Please send your application electronically, indicating the vacancy number to: vacatureslias@hum.leidenuniv.nl . All application materials should preferably be submitted in a single PDF document called “Family Name-Given Name-12-213.” A telephone (or Skype) interview may be part of the selection procedure.