Wuhan University International Research Fellowship

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Located in the city of Wuhan, Wuhan University is an elite research university in mainland China, with the highest-ranked philosophy program in mainland China. Our large, international faculty is engaged in all areas of philosophical research, with scholars dedicated to traditional Chinese philosophy, contemporary western philosophy, ethics, aesthetics, philosophy of religion, and Marxist philosophy. Please check out our website at https://philo.whu.edu.cn/

ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP

This is a two-year post-doctoral fellowship, intended to provide a forum for outstanding recent PhDs to develop their research projects. No teaching is required, although applicants interested in taking on teaching responsibilities during their time here can be accommodated. The starting date is September 1, 2024. Salary is120,000-180,000 RMB annually (well above the median income in the area); health insurance included. Some candidates will be eligible for additional funding up to 300,000 RMB. Fellows who develop an impressive publication record during their fellowship are occasionally offered full-time positions at the end of the fellowship.

APPLICANTS

Applicants should have a well-developed research project, which they will pursue during the course of the fellowship at Wuhan University. Publication in major international journals is expected. Please be aware that this position will involve relocation to mainland China, so applicants must be both able and willing to reside in China for the duration of the fellowhisp. Due to unfortunate requirements tied to university postdoc funding, applicants must be under the age of 35 by September 2025.

How to apply

Instructions

Send applications or inquiries to Dr. Matt Lutz at wuhanpostdoc@gmail.com. Applications should include a CV, a sample of written work, a cover letter describing your research project and your interest in Wuhan University, and 3-5 letters of recommendation. The application deadline is January 15th, 2025.

Email to apply: wuhanpostdoc[here goes you know what sign]gmail.com

Hard deadline: January 15, 2025, 11:59pm CST

Contact

Web address for more informationhttps://philo.whu.edu.cn/

Contact name: Matt Lutz

Contact email: wuhanpostdoc[here goes you know what sign]gmail.com

Contact phone: +86 15527995326

Institution
Application date
Duration
2 years
Discipline
Humanities : Philosophy, Theology and religion