Wherever I am, the world comes after me.
It offers me its busyness. It does not believe that I do not want it.
Now I understand why the old poets of China went so far
and high into the mountains, then crept into the pale mist.
"The Old Poets of China" by Mary Oliver

Job Opportunity: University Research Associate II @ UP Asian Center

The Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman is looking for one (1) University Research Associate II. The deadline for applications is on 25 November 2024. This is open to the public. Requirements must be submitted to the UP Diliman - HRDO.

OVERVIEW AND WORK HOURS

•   The University Research Associate II shall assist the Office of the Dean and/or Assistant to the Dean in research projects and other related tasks.
•   Work schedule is Mondays to Fridays, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•   AB or BS degree relevant to the nature of the work in the position plus eighteen (18) units of graduate work completed with no experience required; or
•   AB or BS degree relevant to the nature of the work in the position plus six (6) units of graduate work completed with two (2) years of experience in mid-level research operations, or as University Research Associate I; or
•   AB or BS degree relevant to the nature of the work in the position with three (3) years of experience in mid-level research operations, or as University Research Associate I

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•   To undertake institutional research projects under the supervision of the Dean and Assistant to the Dean.
•   Assist in monitoring the status of research projects of the Center and assist the faculty in-charge with research projects.
•   Systematically build a databank of research materials.
•   Assist in the preparation of research proposals and reports and other publication-related tasks.
•   Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Dean.

TRAINING AND ELIGIBILITY

•   Training and Eligibility are not required for the position.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

•   Fully accomplished RSS Form (in spreadsheet file format only)
•   Application documents:
1.    Letter of application
2.    Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (CS Form No. 212 Revised 2017). Click here to view the guidelines in filling out the Personal Data Sheet.
3.    Fully accomplished Work Experience Sheet with signature.
4.    Performance Rating
5.    E-copy of General Weighted Average (GWA) for newly graduated students.
6.    E-copy of Certificate of Eligibility/board rating/valid license.
7.    E-copy of School Credentials
8.    E-copy of relevant Training/Seminar Certificates; and
9.    E-copy of previous and current Employment Certificates with duties and responsibilities, if applicable.
•   Send all application requirements and/or inquiries to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
•   The deadline for application is on 25 November 2024.
For more information about the application process, visit the HRDO website.
The Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman offers M.A. degrees in Asian Studies with four fields of specialization: Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and West Asia. The UP Asian Center also has an M.A. program in Philippine Studies that allows students to major in Philippine society and culture, Philippine foreign relations, or Philippine development studies. It also offers a Ph.D. program in Philippine Studies in conjunction with the College of Arts and Letters and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy. For an overview of these graduate programs, click here. As an area studies institution, the Asian Center also publishes Asian Studies: Journal of Critical Perspectives on Asia, the latest issue of which can be downloaded at the journal's website. For other news and upcoming events at the Asian Center, click here.