Research Fellow/Assistant in Chinese Studies (m/w/d)

Your tasks

• Conduct research on contemporary trends in Chinese culture and society, including visual arts, literature and media;
• Consult, collect, and interpret source materials, such as artworks and literary sources, print and digital media, Internet writings, blogs and secondary literature;
• Publish their findings in collaboration with the Chair, including two peer-reviewed journal articles;
• Organise international workshops and academic activities;
• Promote the Chair's visibility by managing the website, social media and publicity;
• Liaise with external institutions, scholars and guest lecturers;
• Assist the Chair with teaching-related materials and communication.

Your profile

• A PhD or MA for PhD candidates near completion in a relevant field, i.e. Chinese Studies, visual arts, literary/cultural studies, media studies or history with a focus on China;
• Excellent track record in research and academic publications;
• Native or near-native fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese;
• Excellent organisation, communication, and intrapersonal skills;
• Ability to work in an international team and create a collegial atmosphere;
• Expertise in using IT resources;
• German language skills are not required to work in the team.

Please send a CV, Letter of Motivation, List of Publication and two samples of your writing. The Chair of Chinese Culture and Society, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of St.Gallen (HSG) explores contemporary trends in Chinese visual culture, media, literature and society. The Chair wishes to recruit a Research Fellow/Assistant (70%) to conduct innovative research, assist with teaching materials, and organise the Chair's activities. The Chair welcomes applications from candidates with a PhD or close to completion, whose expertise lies in Chinese Studies, visual arts, literary/cultural studies, media studies or history with a focus on China. The person appointed will dedicate most of their time to research and publish research findings, including two peer-reviewed journal articles co-authored with the Chair. They will organise and coordinate workshops, guest lectures and other academic activities. They will present at conferences with the Chair and work in a small team. Applicants must have native or near-native language skills in English and Mandarin Chinese and an excellent publication record. The position is open from 1 November 2022 for three years, with the possibility of renewal.

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences forms an important and unique feature of the University of St.Gallen. The Chair of Chinese Culture and Society has the mission to build a cultural bridge with China and to represent Chinese Studies in Switzerland and on the international scene.

Please apply online by Monday 25 July 2022. The position is open until fill.

We are looking forward to your online-application. apply here

Inspirational Work Environment

Executive Education

Family & Career

Equal Opportunities

Fit and Healthy

Inspirational Work Environment

At the HSG, as Europe's leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment where you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts - both regionally and internationally. For example, you benefit from a modern IT infrastructure and, in our library via HSGswisscovery, from nationwide access to the wealth of scientific information available.

Executive Education

We support internal and external executive education opportunities. Our internal executive education programme offers you a practical, dedicated and didactically mature transfer of knowledge in the form of seminars, e-learning, coaching and collegial advice. We support task-specific external training and executive education financially as well as with regard to the time required.

Network

We promote our culture of cross-functional collaboration and create space for forging valuable relationships - also with external partners. Regular exchanges and internal events help to strengthen these relationships and make them long-lasting.

Family & Career

We provide our employees with flexible work time models with a variable number of hours per week. As a family-friendly employer, we offer part-time positions, 16 weeks of maternity leave and a subsidised crèche, as well as support with childcare during the vacations.

Equal Opportunities

The University enables equal opportunities for all employees and students. This applies to degree courses and work, as well as academic careers, university management positions and the reconciliation of studies, work and private commitments. We are committed to this with various measures in the areas of teaching, research, administration and the Presidency.

Fit and Healthy

We help you stay fit and healthy. In addition to our diverse range of sports activities at the university, most of which are free of charge, and campaign weeks for corporate health management, we also offer you fruit in the workplace. In our canteen you will find a wide selection of freshly prepared meals - from vegetarian to fish dishes - at discounted prices.

Further information on working at the HSG can be found here.

For job-related questions

Prof. Dr. Daria Berg
Tel: +41 71 224 26 96
daria.berg@unisg.ch

«As Chair Professor I am looking forward receiving your application for this new job!»

Nicole Reich Weber
Secretary of Prof. Dr. Daria Berg
Tel: +41 71 224 28 71
nicole.reichweber@unisg.ch

«I would be pleased to answer your job related questions.»

Your place of work

University of St.Gallen

«A place where knowledge is created» - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 8800 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3300 researchers, educators and professional staff.