Call for positions at Tohoku University
CNEAS (Center for Northeast Asian Studies), Tohoku University starts two position calls in the new department of Geopolitics studies. It consists of the Diplomacy and security studies and the inter-ethnic relations and conflict studies.
The Ishibashi Foundation Network Leader Fellowship Programme 2025-26
The Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures is delighted to announce the launch of the new Ishibashi Foundation Network Leader Fellowship Programme in Japanese Arts, generously supported by the Ishibashi Foundation. This ambitious programme aims to create an innovative network of next-generation global leaders in Japanese art studies, shaping the future of Japanese art history.
The programme is open to PhD students and early-career scholars (up to 2 years post-PhD) specialising in Japanese arts, and fields related to Japan’s visual culture, from around the world and includes an online component featuring personalised mentorship and structured training, a residential programme in the UK in summer 2026, and research funding for a clearly defined individual project.
For more information, please see https://www.sainsbury-institute.org/news/fellowships/call-for-applications-the-ishibashi-foundation-network-leader-fellowship-programme-in-japanese-arts-2025-26/
The application deadline is 30 May, with online interviews for selected candidates scheduled for June 2025 and the online programme commencing in October 2025.
Research Associate/Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d, pay grade E 13 TV-L, 75%)
DFG Emmy Noether Junior Research Group “The Japanese Alpine Empire”
Application deadline: May 15, 2025
The Department of Japanese Studies at the University of Tübingen invites applications for the position of a
Research Associate/Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d; pay grade E 13 TV-L, 75%)
The position will start on September 1, 2025, for a fixed term of initially 2 years, with the possibility of a 2-year extension in the case of a positive mid-evaluation of the project by the DFG.
The doctoral position is part of the Emmy Noether Junior Research Group “The Japanese Alpine Empire: A Transnational Environmental History of Japan’s ‘Alpine’ Landscapes,” led by Junior Professor Dr. Fynn Holm. The successful candidate will work on an independent dissertation project focusing on mountains in postwar Japan, approached from a historical or anthropological perspective. An example dissertation topic, “The Japanese Alpine Ski Nation (1945-2020),” is detailed on the project website (https://uni-tuebingen.de/fakultaeten/philosophische-fakultaet/fachbereiche/asien-orient-wissenschaften/japanologie/forschung/the-japanese-alpine-empire/subprojects/#c2023197). Further information about the Emmy Noether Junior Research Group and its sub-projects can be found here: https://uni-tuebingen.de/de/264663. The dissertation project should be designed to fit within the four-year timeframe. As part of the dissertation, the candidate is expected to conduct a six-month fieldwork stay in Japan (partly funded by the project). In addition to conducting research, the successful candidate will participate in regular group meetings, assist in organizing workshops and conferences, and contribute to the group’s public relations works.
Requirements:
– A master’s degree completed with high distinction in East Asian Studies, History, Anthropology, or Cultural Studies with a focus on East Asia
– Excellent proficiency in English and Japanese
– A willingness to learn German
Equal Opportunity:
Applicants with disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified. The University of Tübingen is committed to promoting equal opportunities and diversity. The university aims to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Qualified female scholars are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Documents:
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
– Motivation letter
– Curriculum Vitae
– Certificates and transcripts of undergraduate and master’s degrees
– Project description (approx. 2 pages, written in English): Outline your proposed dissertation topic, research questions, methodologies, and possible sources. Ensure the project scope is realistic for the four-year duration.
– A writing sample (e.g. master’s thesis)
Please submit your application documents as a single PDF file via email by May 15, 2025, directly to the project leader Jun.-Prof. Dr. Fynn Holm at fynn.holm@uni-tuebingen.de, who is also available for inquiries regarding the position.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Zoom interview following the initial review of applications.
The appointment will be made by the Central Administration of the University of Tübingen.
Two PhD positions in the research project “Agenda setting and framing of immigration in Japan, 1975-2025”, 80 %, University of Zurich
We seek two PhD candidates with a strong interest in media and political representation of labor or refugee immigration in Japan and in frame analysis. The research project will study the agenda setting and immigration framing in public and political debate in Japan from 1975 to 2025 and its consequences on immigration policy. The aim of the project is to clarify the shifts between different frames of immigration (for example, portrayal of labor immigration in the context of national identity, international reputation, public security, economic growth etc.) over five decades, the interrelation between media framing and political framing (in policy proposals, diet debates etc.) and the influence of their interaction on agenda-setting processes as well as immigration policymaking by blocking or enabling immigration reforms.
The two PhD positions include the following responsibilities:
- Collaborating in the development and implementation of the research project with the other team members (Prof. David Chiavacci and Prof. Tobias Weiss [Sophia University, Tokyo])
- Developing and realizing a PhD project on agenda setting and framing of labor or refugee immigration in Japan based on your own research interests within the joint project
Your profile:
- Excellent MA in social science research on Japan
- Solid training in social science methods
- Very good knowledge of Japanese and English
- Training and experience in frame analysis / content analysis advantageous, but not a requirement
- Previous studies and good knowledge of immigration to Japan advantageous, but not a requirement
What we offer:
- Employment (80 %) until end of September 2029
- Salary in accordance with SNSF guidelines (gross annual salary starting at approximately 50,000 CHF)
- Opportunity to develop and realize your own PhD research project
- Attractive funding for your fieldwork in Japan
- Cooperative and stimulating work environment with good infrastructure in a small and highly motivated team
For more information: https://www.aoi.uzh.ch/de/institut/news/Two-PhD-positions-SNSF-Project-%e2%80%9cAgenda-Setting-and-Framing-of-Immigration-in-Japan,-1975-2025%e2%80%9d.html
Deadline for applications: 10 May 2025
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For further information, please contact David Chiavacci (david.chiavacci@uzh.ch).
JSPS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP (STANDARD)
Applicants:
Postdoctoral researchers, doctorate must not have been awarded more than 6 years ago as of April 1 of the fiscal year in which the fellowship begins.
All disciplines
Duration:
12 to 24 months
Further information on the programs can be found here:
https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/jsps-stipendium-postdoc.html
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Yours sincerely
Jutta Schulze
JSPS Bonn Office
Wissenschaftszentrum
Postfach 20 14 48, 53144 Bonn
Ahrstr. 58, 53175 Bonn
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