Applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at Academia Sinica for the First Session of 2013 are now being accepted. Starting from August 1, 2012, all applications are to be processed on-line (http://db3n2u.sinica.edu.tw/~textdb/program). It is not necessary to send hard copies of application materials. All applications must be submitted between August 1 and September 1, 2012. Appointment of postdoctoral fellows for this session commences on January 1, 2013.

     Under this program there are two types of fellows: (Distinguished) Academia Sinica Postdoctoral Fellows and (Regular) Postdoctoral Fellows. Applicants applying for the position at the Division of Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Division of Life Sciences need to choose the appropriate type of fellow. Both types of fellow must be ticked if applicants intend to apply for both.

     If an applicant has not yet received the doctoral degree, the applicant’s thesis supervisor must provide a letter confirming that the applicant is expected to receive the PhD diploma before the appointment starts. In addition, three letters of recommendation must be received by Academic Affairs Office (AAO) before the September 1 deadline.

     A principal investigator may sponsor as many postdoctoral fellows as he or she wishes. However, each project is limited to one applicant only.

     Applicants whose affiliation is not with the Division of Mathematics and Physical Sciences may also apply under this Division if their research involves mathematical or scientific content.

To apply for the position of postdoctoral fellow at the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences or the position of (Distinguished) Academia Sinica postdoctoral fellow, applicants are required to submit a proposal specifying the aim, significance, background, methodology and anticipated accomplishment of their research project. Application proposals lacking consideration of these issues will be adversely affected.

     During the term of appointment, the postdoctoral fellow shall comply with the regulations stipulated by the Academia Sinica Personnel Office (please refer to http://hro.sinica.edu.tw/cbemployee/cbemployee.html) and also the requirements and instructions of his/her sponsoring principal investigator and host institute. In addition, the postdoctoral fellow is required to sign a work contract and a declaration which states that he/she is not the spouse or relative by blood or marriage of the heads of the employing organization, institute and the sponsoring principal   investigator/co-principal investigator.

     For more information, please contact Dr. Shu-ling Song at the AAO, tel. 02-2789-8051, or visit the website:  http://aao.sinica.edu.tw/english/pro_pfp.php