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The Center for Korea Studies (CKS) in the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar appointment from September 16, 2026, through September 15, 2027 (a twelve-month
service period). The appointee will engage in research, contribute to instructional activities as appropriate, and support the broader academic mission of the Center for Korea Studies.</div>
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The thematic scope of the position remains intentionally flexible. Illustrative areas of engagement include, but are not limited to:</div>
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Research and working on publication</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Participate in the CKS colloquia series as a speaker during the appointment</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Participating in CKS programs, events, and affiliated academic activities</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Contributing to initiatives that enhance the visibility and institutional presence of Korea Studies at the University of Washington</li></ul>
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The annual salary for this position is $68,460</div>
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Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website (https://hr.uw.edu/labor/academic-and-student-unions/uaw-postdocs/uaw-postdoc-contract).</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Qualifications: </span>The position is open to scholars with a Ph.D. in the social sciences or humanities, whose research and teaching focus on Korea. Applicants must complete all requirements for the Ph.D. degree by July 1,
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For full details and to apply, please visit:</div>
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Questions may be sent by emailing uwcks@uw.edu.</div>
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Best wishes,</div>
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