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Position overview Position title: UC Berkeley Postdoctoral Fellow in Buddhist Studies
 Salary range: The UC postdoc/academic salary set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment (postdoc) and the UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment (lecturer). See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position:
 https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-oct-2025-scales/t23.pdf The current minimum salary range for this position is $69,073 -77,030. Salaries above the minimum may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for lecturer position:
 https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf
 A reasonable estimate for Lecturer positions is $70,977 -$73,107
 
Percent time: 100%
 
Anticipated start: July 2026
 
Position duration: 2 years
 
Application Window
 Open date: November 24, 2025
 
Next review date: Friday, Jan 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
 Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
 
Final date: Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
 Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
 
Position description
 
The Numata Center for Buddhist Studies oversees a variety of research programs, postdoctoral fellowships, scholarly events, and outreach activities at the University of California at Berkeley. With the generous support of the Shengyen Foundation, it is pleased to announce a two-year full-time postdoctoral research-teaching fellowship in Chinese Buddhism.
 
The Fellowship is intended to foster the academic careers of recent Ph.D.'s whose area of research is Buddhist Studies; the Fellowship will provide them with time and funding to pursue their research along with the opportunity to gain teaching experience. Fellows will give a public lecture on their research as part of the Numata Center for Buddhist Studies' Colloquium Series; they are also expected to participate in regular Numata Center programmatic activities.
 
Should you teach, you will be appointed to a lecturer position. Lecturer positions may range up to 33% time. General Duties as a lecturer in addition to teaching responsibilities include:
 
Holding office hours
 
Assigning grades
 
Advising students
 
Preparing course materials.
 
Department : https://buddhiststudies.berkeley.edu/
 
Qualifications
 Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
 PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) program
 
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
 PhD or equivalent international degree
 Candidates may have no more than 3 years of post-PhD research experience prior to the appointment start date.
 
Preferred qualifications
 Ph.D. or equivalent international degree in Buddhist Studies or related field.
 University-level teaching experience in closely related field.
 
Application Requirements
 
Document requirements
 Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
 
Cover Letter
 
Graduate School Transcripts
 
PHD Conferral - Letter from home institution if PHD is not in hand
 
Research Statement - Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research.
 
Teaching Statement - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
 
Writing Sample
 
Reference requirements
 
3-5 letters of reference required
 Applicants will be asked to name references, and the applicant must request letters to complete their application
 Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05215
 
Help contact: jsharpe@berkeley.edu
 
About UC Berkeley
 
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy ( APM 210 1-d ). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community , which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.
 
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
 
For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy .
 
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.
 
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
 
Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
 
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
 
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
 UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
 UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
 APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
 
Job location
 Berkeley, CA
 
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05215
 
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