The Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center is a premier research center at Stanford University dedicated to interdisciplinary research on key foreign relations, government, political economy, business, and social issues. The Center seeks applicants for the newly created position of Associate Director of Research.

Reporting to the Center's director, the Associate Director for Research is responsible for overall management of the Center's research programs by designing and facilitating research projects, and coordinating faculty participation. The person who occupies this position is also expected to conduct his/her own scholarly research and to participate actively in Center research projects as a researcher, to mentor various Center fellows, and to oversee the Center's research publication program. Working with the Director, this position will identify and pursue grant funding opportunities.

The ideal candidate will possess graduate level research skills and advanced knowledge of contemporary U.S.-Asian issues, with particular emphasis on Northeast Asia; management experience in organizing and executing the administration and operation of complex research projects with multiple disciplines and deadlines; strong interpersonal and writing skills; and the ability to work under pressure, both independently and as a team member. Required minimum of five years relevant experience and a PhD or equivalent knowledge and skills in the relevant fields of political science, sociology, international relations, public policy, economics, or related fields of social science. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, within the Stanford classification range.

Stanford University is committed to equal opportunity through affirmative action in employment and we are especially eager to identify minority persons and women with appropriate qualifications.

Please send a cover letter and CV to:

Shiho Harada Barbir, Associate Director

Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center

Encina Hall E301

Stanford, CA 94304

The deadline for applications is February 28, 2006.