Stanford University - Ho Center Buddhist Studies at Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship

Stanford University -  Ho Center for Buddhist Studies at Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Ho Center for Buddhist Studies at Stanford

We invite applications from scholars in all areas of Buddhist Studies whose research interests would complement and augment the work of our current faculty and graduate students, and whose work promises to significantly contribute to the field of Buddhist Studies.

The Fellowship will provide a stipend, annual research fund, standard benefits, and relocation funds. The expected base pay range for this position is $77,000 – $79,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity. The Fellow will teach one course per year in the Department of Religious Studies at Stanford, give one talk on their research during the term of the fellowship, and actively participate in The Ho Center for Buddhist Studies at Stanford (HCBSS) events and programs.

The Fellow is expected to be in residence at Stanford for the full academic year (mid-September through mid-June), including quarters when he or she is not teaching, and to be an active member of our scholarly community.

The Final date to receive applications is March 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm PST.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must have completed their PhD no more than three years prior to the date of appointment to the fellowship.
• A Doctorate in Arts (DA), honorary doctorate, or any other degree equivalent is not considered a qualified PhD for the purposes of application to this fellowship.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have not previously held another post-doctoral appointment.

Required Application Materials:

How to submit application materials:

Applications should be submitted via our online application system: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please do not submit additional materials with your application, only the required documents as specified above. Applicants will be notified when their applications have been received and will be notified of the outcome by the end of April. Please do not call or email our staff members to check on the status of your application.

They will not have access to your file. Our appointments committee will make the final decision.

If you accept another position or postdoctoral fellowship after submitting your application for the HCBSS Postdoctoral Fellowship, please withdraw your application as soon as possible by emailing buddhiststudies.

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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