<html><head></head><body><div style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div><span lang="DE" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ansi-language:DE;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Dear List members, please note the following PhD opportunity at Monash. </span></div><div><span lang="DE" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ansi-language:DE;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Happy New Year. </span></div><div><span lang="DE" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ansi-language:DE;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Best, Andrew</span></div><div><span lang="DE" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ansi-language:DE;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU"><br></span></div><div><span lang="DE" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ansi-language:DE;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">2018 Monash PhD Position in Korean
Studies</span></div>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:3"><b>Faculty
/ Portfolio</b>:    Faculty of Arts, School of Languages,
Literatures, Cultures &   Linguistics</p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:3"><b>Location</b>:                    Clayton campus, Monash University</p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:3"><b>Contact</b>:                     Dr Andy
Jackson, Senior Lecturer in Korean Studies</p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:3"> </p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 106.35pt; line-height: normal;"><b>Remuneration</b>:          The
successful applicant will receive a Faculty of Arts Research Living Allowance. Current
value: $27,353 p.a. 2018 full-time rate (tax-free stipend); (indexed plus
allowances as per RTP/MGE stipend conditions: <a href="http://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/future-students/support/scholarship-conditions-of-award" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/future-students/support/scholarship-conditions-of-award</a>)
for up to three years full-time study. </p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:3"><b>The
Opportunity</b></p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal">A new PhD
position is being sought in the Korean Studies doctoral program<span lang="EN-US">.
This position is being created with financial support from the <a name="_Hlk501272381">AKS (Academy of Korean Studies) </a></span>Core
University Program for Korean Studies<span lang="EN-US">. </span></p>



<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal">A PhD
stipend is being offered for a suitable candidate to pursue studies in the
Korean Studies programme. The funds can
be used to offset tuition costs and/or to cover living expenses. Students may
be eligible for further support, please contact Dr Andy Jackson for details. </p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><span lang="EN-US">Applications for Korea-related doctoral projects
include, but are not limited to, pre-modern or modern history, rebellion in
Korea, literature, cinema and media studies, cultural studies, linguistics, second
language acquisition, pragmatics, s</span>ociology
of media, overseas Koreans, religion, ethnicity and sociology. These areas
reflect the research interest of Monash University Korean Studies staff. <span lang="EN-US"></span></p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><span lang="EN-US">The successful candidate will join a growing and
dynamic Korean Studies team with a high-level research profile and significant
teaching experience. At Monash University Korean Studies, we are dedicated to
high level research on Korea and Korean related areas. We are committed to developing
innovative and engaging teaching approaches using the latest technology and
fostering an environment in which learning and skills acquisition continues
outside the classroom. We aim to provide maximum support to our students and
nurture a dynamic environment in which students’ interest in Korea and Korean
culture can flourish. Extra-curricular activities include seminars, workshops,
conferences, international exchanges, Korean language competitions, trips to
Korea, films, discussions, vocational experience schemes and links to
businesses. </span></p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:normal"><span lang="EN-US">For further details about Monash University Korean
Studies, see: http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/korean/</span></p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal">Please note applicants who
already hold a PhD will not be considered. </p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:3"><b>Candidate
Requirements</b></p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal">The successful applicant will
have an excellent academic track record in research and an excellent command of
both English and Korean.  </p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal">Applicants will be considered
provided that they fulfil the criteria for PhD admission at Monash University. Details
of eligibility requirements to undertake a PhD in the Faculty of Arts are
available at <a href="https://arts.monash.edu/graduate-research/application-process/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://arts.monash.edu/graduate-research/application-process/</a></p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal">Candidates will be required to
meet Monash entry requirements which include English-language skills.
Scholarship holders must be enrolled full time and on campus.</p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal">Successful applicants will be
expected to enrol by 1 April 2018. There may be some flexibility as to the date
of commencement.</p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:3"><b>Enquiries
</b></p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal">Enquiries concerning intended
topics for research and other academic matters should be directed in the first
instance to Dr Andy Jackson, School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures &
Linguistics; (03) 9905 8754; <a href="mailto:Andy.Jackson@monash.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andy.Jackson@monash.edu</a>.</p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:3"><b>Submit
an Expression of Interest</b></p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal">EOIs shall comprise:</p>

<ul type="disc">
 <li class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;     line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt">A cover letter that includes a brief statement
     of the applicant’s suitability</li>
 <li class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;     line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt">A research proposal not exceeding 5 pages in
     length</li>
 <li class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;     line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt">A curriculum vitae, including a list of any
     published works</li>
 <li class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;     line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt">A full statement of academic record, supported
     by scanned copies of relevant certified documentation </li>
 <li class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;     line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt">Contact details of two academic referees</li>
 <li class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;     line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt">Evidence of English-language proficiency
     (international applicants only)</li>
</ul>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal">It is expected that applicants
will have been in discussion with Dr Andy Jackson prior to submission of the EOI.</p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal">EOIs shall be sent, preferably in
the form of a single attachment to an e-mail, to Ms Merci Ikeda, Graduate
Research Admissions Officer, Faculty of Arts, at the following e-mail address: <a href="mailto:Merci.Ikeda@monash.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merci.Ikeda@monash.edu</a>.</p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal">Shortlisted candidates will be
interviewed, over Skype if necessary. The interviews will be conducted in
English.</p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:3"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Closing
date for receipt of applications:</span></b></p>

<p class="ydpf738add1MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal">10 February 2018, 11:59 p.m.
Australian Eastern Standard Time</p><br></div></body></html>