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Appointment Term
Fixed-term for one year from the date of hire. Hybrid schedule. No visa sponsorship available for this role.
Position Summary
The Japan Program at APARC seeks a highly motivated Research Scholar to collaborate with the Japan Program Director on interdisciplinary research projects focused on Japan and comparative social science. The position offers an opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research that integrates quantitative, computational, and qualitative methodologies, as well as to contribute to the Japan Program's intellectual and programmatic activities.
Key Responsibilities
Research Activities
- Design and conduct collaborative research projects on Japan and comparative topics in the social sciences
- Perform survey research, including experimental design and analysis
- Conduct computational text analysis of media and social media datasets
- Apply multivariate statistical techniques to large-scale datasets from Japan and other countries
- Contribute to innovative methodologies, including AI-assisted field experiments and predictive models
- Carry out qualitative research, including interviews and historical analysis
- Prepare manuscripts for publication in academic journals and present findings at conferences
Program and Event Support
- Assist in the conceptualization and organization of academic events, including conferences, workshops, and speaker series
- Coordinate logistics and execution of program activities
- Engage with visiting scholars, faculty, and external partners
- Contribute to the intellectual community of the Japan Program and APARC
Required Qualifications
- PhD in sociology, political science, economics, or a related social science field with a focus on Japan (completed by start date)
- Demonstrated expertise in quantitative research methods (e.g., statistical analysis, survey design)
- Experience with computational methods such as text analysis or data science approaches
- Strong research, analytical, and writing skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency in English; Japanese language skills are highly desirable
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with experimental methods (e.g., survey experiments, field experiments)
- Familiarity with AI or machine learning applications in social science research
- Experience handling large and complex datasets
- Track record of academic publications or working papers
- Experience organizing academic events or programs
Application Requirements
- Applicants should submit:
- Cover letter describing research interests and fit for the position
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Writing sample (e.g., published paper or dissertation chapter)
- Contact information for 2–3 references
Projected salary range
- The expected pay range for this position is $76,000-$130,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) years of applicable experience, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Job Description
The Journal of Korean Studies seeks a temporary editor to oversee all aspects of editorial workflow, manuscript management, and publication production for one of the leading peer-reviewed publications in the field. This is a specialized, highly autonomous role requiring familiarity with academic publishing processes, editorial standards, and scholarly communication. The temporary editor serves as the operational backbone of the journal, coordinating across editors, authors, reviewers, and copy editors to ensure two high-quality issues are published annually.
Key responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end peer review workflow for 40+ manuscripts annually using a manuscript tracking platform
Assign manuscripts to editors and peer reviewers in close coordination with the Editors-in-Chief to ensure timely editorial decisions
Monitor and manage manuscript status at all stages by proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks to keep the publication on schedule
Serve as the primary point of contact for authors, reviewers, and editors regarding submissions, deadlines, revision requirements, and editorial decisions
Serve as the primary liaison between the editorial team and the press, coordinating on production schedules, publication timelines, and the preparation of accepted manuscripts for final publication
Ensure all manuscripts meet the journal’s submission guidelines, ethical publishing standards, citation and referencing conventions, and style requirements
Copyedit accepted manuscripts in preparation for publication, including formatting, consistency, and style review, as well as copyright compliance
Coordinate production of two annual issues (approximately 8-14 articles each), managing timelines from accepted manuscript to final publication-ready file
Maintain editorial records and documentation to support consistency and improvement across the editorial pipeline
Required qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in the humanities, social sciences, Korean studies, or related fields
Some familiarity with academic publishing, editorial workflows, or scholarly communications
Strong copyediting skills and familiarity with academic citation standards (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style)
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent workflows with competing deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work professionally with authors, editors, and reviewers across time zones
Preferred qualifications
Master’s degree or PhD in the humanities, social sciences, Korean studies, or a related field
Prior experience as a managing or associate editor at a peer-reviewed academic journal
Familiarity with manuscript management platforms such as ScholarOne, Editorial Manager, or similar systems
Knowledge of or academic background in Korean Studies, East Asian Studies, or related areas
Reading proficiency in Korean is required for working with authors and verifying Korean-language references
Work arrangement
This is a temporary hourly position averaging approximately 19 hours per week, though workload may vary: hours are typically higher in the weeks leading up to issue submission deadlines and lighter during other periods of the publication cycle. The role may be performed on a hybrid basis. Regular weekly meetings with the Editors-in-Chief are required. Given the specialized expertise required and the autonomous nature of the position, compensation is commensurate with professional-level editorial experience.
Suggested Hourly Pay rate: $25.00-$40.00 per hour.
Apply Now
To apply, please send a cover letter and a resume to pychang@stanford.edu.