Position title:
Postdoctoral Scholar Employee
Salary
range:
A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $69,073 – $71,632.
The posted UC academic salary scales
(https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2025-26-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay
determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position – https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-oct-2025-scales/t23.pdf
“Off-scale
salaries”, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary
to meet competitive conditions.
Open date: December 23,
2025
Next review date: Friday, Jan 30, 2026
at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:
Saturday, Dec 19, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those
received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The 21st Century China Center at UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy invites applications for two
Postdoctoral Research Associate positions beginning September 2026. Each carries an initial two-year appointment and offers the opportunity
to join a vibrant, interdisciplinary community engaged in cutting-edge, data-driven research on Chinese politics, society, international
relations, and policy.
The Center seeks scholars with strong training in political science or related social science fields whose
research focuses on contemporary China. Depending on fit, postdoctoral associates would: 1) work closely with faculty affiliated with the
China Data Lab (CDL), supporting quantitative or computational projects on Chinese politics and society, or 2) contribute to the Center’s
broader research agenda on China’s international relations, foreign policy, and international political economy. Both roles provide
opportunities for collaboration, co-authorship, and mentorship aimed at helping the selected candidates build a strong academic research
pipeline.
The positions require a demonstrated research focus on Chinese politics, society, and/or international relations and
foreign policy-particularly as they relate to U.S.-China relations-supported by strong training in quantitative, computational, or other
rigorous social science methods and clear evidence of high-quality, promising scholarly work on China. Appointees are expected to reside in
San Diego during the appointment period, actively engage in the intellectual life of UC San Diego and its Center, pursue both independent
research and collaborative projects with Center faculty, and maintain a firm commitment to producing policy-relevant, publishable academic
research.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of
application)
Applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. or ABD in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Sociology,
Statistics, Computer Science, or a related social science discipline.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
- Statement of Research and Teaching
- Research Paper – A dissertation chapter or a substantial research paper.
- Unofficial
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maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic
excellence, where all individuals who participate in university programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure
environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC San Diego requires all
candidates for academic appointments to complete, sign, and upload the Misconduct Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit
as part of their application. If the candidate does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application
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Reference
requirements
- 2 letters of reference required
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https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04412
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About UC San Diego
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of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected
status under state or federal law.
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any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have
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Job location
San Diego, CA
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