[KS] 2015-16 UPenn Moon Family Postdoctoral Fellowship in Korean Studies

Eugene Y. Park epa at sas.upenn.edu
Thu Nov 13 22:47:48 EST 2014


Dear colleagues,

The James Joo-Jin Kim Program at the University of Pennsylvania is now 
accepting applications for the Moon Family Postdoctoral Fellowship in 
Korean Studies for the 2015–16 academic year. Please find below more 
information, including instructions for applying. Direct all inquiries to:

(Ms.) Melissa DiFrancesco, Assistant Director
James Joo-Jin Kim in Korean Studies
University of Pennsylvania
kim-pks at sas.upenn.edu
+1-215-573-4203

Yours,
Gene Park

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Moon Family Postdoctoral Fellowship in Korean Studies (Academic Year 
2015-2016) - now accepting applications!

The James Joo-Jin Kim Program at the University of Pennsylvania is now 
accepting applications for the Moon Family Postdoctoral Fellowship in 
Korean Studies for the 2015–16 academic year. The postdoctoral program 
is open to scholars from all fields whose research relates to Korea. The 
fellow will be expected to participate in Kim Program events and related 
activities at Penn and in the Korean Studies community. Depending on 
teaching interests and demand, the fellow may teach one or two courses.

The fellowship will cover up to a 12-month period between August 1, 2015 
and July 31, 2016, and will carry a stipend of $50,000. Health insurance 
(including medical, dental, vision, and life; more information can be 
found here: 
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/deans-office/postdocs/postdocstaff.htm) will be 
paid for by the Kim Program. The postdoctoral fellow will be provided an 
office and access to libraries and resources at Penn.

The fellow will also be expected to:
1. Give a public presentation for the Korean Studies Colloquium.
2. Teach one or two one-semester courses for undergraduates, depending 
on teaching interests and demand.

Eligibility: Applicants must have received their Ph.D. degree within 
five years of the postdoctoral appointment year (in 2010 or later). The 
applicant who is offered a fellowship must have fully completed all 
requirements for the Ph.D. degree by July 1, 2015.

Application Checklist:

- Letter of Application
- CV
- Application Form
- Statement of Research Interests and Experience (Part IV) in a separate 
document
- Two letters of recommendations mailed or e-mailed directly from 
referees to Melissa DiFrancesco at kim-pks at sas.upenn.edu, or to the 
address below.

Application Deadline: Applications must be received by the Kim Program 
by Friday, January 9, 2015, at 5:00 pm. Applications (except for letters 
of recommendation, which should be sent directly from the referee) 
should be submitted in one, complete pdf via e-mail to 
kim-pks at sas.upenn.edu, or via mail to the address below.

Applications may also be mailed to:
James Joo-Jin Kim Program in Korean Studies
Williams Hall, Suite 642
255 S. 36th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6305

Further inquiries should be directed to:
Melissa DiFrancesco, Assistant Director
kim-pks at sas.upenn.edu
215-573-4203





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