Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Li Liu

Posted on Thu, 03/27/2025 - 13:04

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor (Last, First Name): 
Liu, Li
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Archaeology
Appointment Start Date: 
September 1, 2025
How to Submit Application Materials: 

Submit your materials via Academic Jobs Online. 

Does this position pay above the required minimum?: 
No. The expected base pay for this position is the Stanford University required minimum for all postdoctoral scholars appointed through the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. The FY25 minimum is $73,800.

Postdoctoral Position in East Asian Archaeology, Stanford University

The Stanford Archaeology Center invites applications for a postdoctoral position in East Asian archaeology. The research focus and methodological specialization are open, but preference will be given to candidates studying early China using analytical methods such as zooarchaeology, paleobotany, ceramic analysis, and lithic analysis.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Teach one course per year related to East Asian archaeology and assist with other courses as needed.
  • Engage with faculty and graduate students at the Center.
  • Contribute to the organization of an international workshop or conference on related topics.

The faculty sponsor of this postdoc will be Prof. Li Liu.

The appointment carries a twelve-month salary commensurate with the University Provost established minimum pay levels based on research experience. The appointment may be eligible for renewal for up to two years based on satisfactory performance and the existence of funding. Postdoctoral scholars are required to be in residence in the Stanford area during the term of the appointment. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. by August 31, 2024. U.S. citizenship is not required.

 

The application receipt deadline is May 1, 2025. The position will begin September 1, 2025.

Please direct inquiries to archaeology@stanford.edu.

Required Qualifications: 
  • Doctoral degree
Required Application Materials: 

All applications must include the following:

 - A brief cover letter

- A current curriculum vitae

- A statement of proposed research

- A dissertation abstract or summary

- An undergraduate/graduate course proposal, inclusive of syllabus

- A conference proposal

- A writing sample (dissertation chapter or other paper)

- Three sealed letters of recommendation should be submitted through the job listing at Academic Jobs Online.

 

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.