Project Officer in Taiwan Studies

Job title: Project Officer in Taiwan Studies

Department: Department of Politics & International Studies, Centre of Taiwan Studies
Contract Type: Fixed term contract (up to September 2027)

Salary: Grade 6 - £34,723.29 to £41,142.29 pro rata inclusive of London Weighting

Location: Bloomsbury
Hours: 21 hours per week (0.6FTE)

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East.  In response to the changing world around us, it is essential SOAS continues to adapt how it responds to and operates in order to be leaders in delivering exceptional education to our students and to support and attract the best academic talent globally.

SOAS has reset its strategic plans through ‘Reimagining SOAS or the 21st Century’ to ensure priorities for the university are clearly focussed on providing the best educational services and facilities for our students and staff, and maximising opportunities internationally.

About the department

Since the establishment of the Taiwan Studies Programme in 1999, SOAS University of London has become one of the leading centres for Taiwan Studies in the world. We now offer the only MA in Taiwan Studies outside of Taiwan. It provides an unrivalled programme of advanced interdisciplinary courses on Taiwan's society, culture, politics, language and economics. We also run short courses on Taiwan at the Summer School and at other European universities. The School has also become one of the most important centres for Taiwan Studies academic events in the world. During term time we hold regular public seminars, in which scholars working on Taiwan present their research

About the role

To provide support for the various Centre of Taiwan Studies (CTS) Research, teaching and events Programmes, sponsored by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Education.

How to Apply: 

Professional Services - Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement.

Closing date:  28th November 2024               

Interviews to be held: TBC

Further information

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