Stanford University, Archaeology Center
Position ID:
Stanford-Archaeology Center-POSTDOC1 [#29837]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Position in East Asian Archaeology
Position Location:
Stanford, California 94305, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2025/05/01 17:00:00** finished (2025/03/12, finished 2025/07/16, listed until 2025/05/01)
Position Description:
*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
The Stanford Archaeology Center invites applications for a postdoctoral position in East Asian archaeology. The research focus and methodological specialization are open, but preference will be given to candidates studying early China using analytical methods such as zooarchaeology, paleobotany, ceramic analysis, and lithic analysis. The successful candidate will be expected to: • Teach one course per year related to East Asian archaeology and assist with other courses as needed. • Engage with faculty and graduate students at the Center. • Contribute to the organization of an international workshop or conference on related topics. The faculty sponsor of this postdoc will be Prof. Li Liu. The appointment carries a twelve-month salary commensurate with the University Provost established minimum pay levels based on research experience. The appointment may be eligible for renewal for up to two years based on satisfactory performance and the existence of funding. Postdoctoral scholars are required to be in residence in the Stanford area during the term of the appointment. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. by August 31, 2025. U.S. citizenship is not required. The application receipt deadline is May 01, 2025. The position will begin September 1, 2025. Submit your materials via Academic Jobs Online. All applications must include the following: - A brief cover letter - A current curriculum vitae - A statement of proposed research - A dissertation abstract or summary - An undergraduate/graduate course proposal, inclusive of syllabus - A conference proposal - A writing sample (dissertation chapter or other paper) - Three sealed letters of recommendation should be submitted through the job listing at Academic Jobs Online. Please direct inquiries to archaeology@stanford.edu.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Dissertation abstract or summary (1 page)
- Writing sample (dissertation chapter or other paper)
- An undergraduate course proposal, inclusive of syllabus
- Conference Proposal
- Statement of proposed research to be conducted during the fellowship period (1 page)
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Stanford Archaeology Center
488 Escondido Mall, Building 500
Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
488 Escondido Mall, Building 500
Stanford, CA, 94305, USA