UCI Global Asias Postdoctoral Scholar in Taiwanese American History

Position Overview

Salary range: Annual salary is based on posted UC Postdoctoral Scholar salary scales and is determined by experience level. See UC Postdoctoral Scholar Scale .

Review timeline: Open Date: June 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Review Date: July 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: July 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Application Window

Open date: June 8, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position Description

The Global Asias Research Cluster at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar position in Taiwanese American History. This is a two-year postdoctoral position hosted in the Department of Asian American Studies. The successful candidate will work primarily under the supervision of Professor Christopher Fan.

The selected scholar will contribute to original research in post-1965 Taiwanese American community history.

We are seeking one candidate with a Ph.D. History, Cultural Studies, or related field, demonstrated fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English, and the ability to read and write at a scholarly level in both languages.

Applications must be submitted through UC Irvine's online system, RECRUIT. Annual salary is based on posted UC Postdoctoral Scholar salary scales and is determined by experience level. See UC Postdoctoral Scholar Scale . This position is eligible to participate in UC Postdoctoral Scholar Benefit Plans. UCI Postdoctoral Scholars are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Regents of the University of California and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW).

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Ph.D. in History, Cultural Studies, or related field

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
  
  

Reference Requirements

• 2 letters of reference required
  
  

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10199

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy .

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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Job location

Irvine, CA