What are the responsibilities and job description for the Japan Studies Post-Doctoral Scholar position at The University of Pittsburgh?
Japan Studies Post-Doctoral Scholar
The World History Center and Asian Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh are seeking applicants for a postdoctoral fellowship in Japan in World history beginning August 2026. Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in the history of Japan or a related discipline from an accredited university before the appointment begins.
We seek candidates who have an active research agenda in the history of Japan in a global context, on any topic or time period. An interest in public history and/or digital history is desirable but not required. In addition to engaging in their own research, the postdoctoral fellow will actively participate in World History Center activities and intellectual community, give one public lecture about their own research, collaborate with the Director and faculty on current research initiatives, and teach a one-semester course on Japan in World history per year.
In order to fully participate in Center activities, the postdoctoral fellow will have to reside in the Pittsburgh area. Salary and benefits are competitive.
Applicants must submit through the Talent Center:
- a cover letter
- curriculum vitae
- unofficial transcript
- one-page dissertation abstract
- dissertation table of contents
- a statement of up to 1,500 words describing the proposed research project during the fellowship
- and an article-length writing sample in English.
In addition, two letters of reference should be emailed under separate cover directly to the World History Center (whc@pitt.edu). Your application will not be considered complete until all materials are received. Semi-finalists will be invited for Zoom interviews.
Questions can be directed to Vicky Shen, the World History Center coordinator at whc@pitt.edu.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
