L’Université d’Otago, Nouvelle-Zelande, annonce le recrutement d’un.e doctorant.e travaillant sur le droit bouddhiste (buddhist law) pour un projet de 3 ans, financé par le projet Mapping Buddhist Law in Asia, dirigé par Benjamin Schonthal.
Ci-dessous l’annonce diffusée (en anglais), de la part de Benjamin Schonthal :
I am writing to see if you know a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate who might be interested in undertaking a fully funded PhD with me at the University of Otago on a topic relating to ‘Buddhist law,’ broadly construed. This project could focus on a variety of things, including, but not limited to: forms of monastic legal practice, Vinaya, state policies towards Buddhism, Buddhist legal philosophy, etc. The project could be historical, textual, ethnographic, or some combination. The options are really quite broad.
The PhD would be funded by the Royal Society of New Zealand as part of a three-year grant called ‘Mapping Buddhist Law in Asia.’ The aim of the larger grant is to produce a book that looks comparatively at the diversities of Buddhist legalism across the Asian continent. The PhD candidate would work on their own project, but would also work with me on parts of the grant.
Given my own work in Sri Lanka, the PhD candidate would ideally have a complementary background in Buddhism and/or socio-legal studies in other parts of Asia, especially Eastern or Himalayan Asia. They would have competence in the relevant research languages and have an interest in field of ‘Buddhism and law.’ Because New Zealand PhDs are 3- to 3.5-year degrees, the candidate would need to be motivated, capable and have a strong work ethic. A Master’s degree or Honours degree (with thesis) is essential. As is typical of Commonwealth-style PhDs, there is no coursework required for an Otago PhD. It is a full-time research role.
It would also be a bonus if the candidate was drawn to living in the outdoorsy and very beautiful Dunedin, New Zealand, a place that I love but which may not be the best for someone that prefers the hustle and bustle of a global metropolis.
The scholarship would cover all fees and expenses and provide a living stipend for three years. Students who complete the PhD within four years are also eligible for a three-month publishing bursary that provides support while they write up an article or chapter for academic publication.
The position has a flexible start date, but would ideally commence between Feb 2025 and Feb 2026. PhDs at Otago may start anytime within the calendar year.
If you do know someone who fits the bill and may be interested, I’d be grateful if you might pass this email on to them. The process for applying would be that they send me (ben.schonthal@otago.ac.nz) the documents listed here. No formal letter of application is required.
1. A current CV
2. Undergraduate and Masters transcripts
3. A short (2 page) project proposal.
4. A writing sample (anything longer than 8 pages)
5. A list of 3 possible referees.
There is no ‘closing date’ as such for applications, but it’d be good to receive expressions of interest by 15 August 2024.