University of California - Berkeley - UC Berkeley Postdoctoral Fellow in Buddhist Studies

University of California - Berkeley - UC Berkeley Postdoctoral Fellow in Buddhist Studies

The Program in Buddhist Studies at UC Berkeley is pleased to invite applications for a two-year full-time postdoctoral research-teaching fellowship. The term of the appointment is July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028. The area of competence may be in any subfield of Buddhist Studies, but candidates are expected to demonstrate strong proficiency in one or more Buddhist canonical languages.

The Fellowship is intended to foster the academic careers of recent Ph.D.'s, providing time to pursue their research along with the opportunity to gain teaching experience. Fellows are expected to teach one course per year in the lecturer title under the auspices of the Group in Buddhist Studies. In addition, Fellows will give a public lecture on their research as part of the Numata Center for Buddhist Studies Colloquium Series, and they are expected to take part in regular Numata Center for Buddhist Studies events and workshops.

We particularly welcome applicants whose research and teaching interests complement areas covered by Berkeley's Buddhist Studies faculty. Fellows will be provided with office space, library privileges, a salary of approximately $70,000 per annum, based on experience level, benefits, and $2,500 per annum in research/travel funds.

• Candidates may have no more than three years of post-PhD research experience prior to the appointment start date.
• A certified copy of the Ph.D. certificate is required before the appointment can go into effect.

• University-level teaching experience in a relevant field.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• 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

All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted through AP Recruit at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
05254 . The position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin February 17, 2026. (Ignore the January 23 date mentioned on the AP Recruit page.) Hardcopy, faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Please direct any questions to Sanjyot Mehendale at sanjyotm .

All letters of recommendation 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 ( ).

Only complete applications will be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all documentation is complete and that referees submit their letters of recommendation by February 17 to ensure full consideration. Awards are anticipated to be announced in March, 2026.

Sanjyot Mehendale, Vice Chair, Numata Center for Buddhist Studies

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