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

[CLOSED] Job Opportunity: Junior Research Assistant @ the UP Asian Center

The Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman is looking for one (1) Junior Research Assistant. The deadline for applications is on 18 April 2025. This is open to the public. Requirements must be submitted to the UP Asian Center Research and Publications Office.

OVERVIEW AND WORK HOURS

•   The Junior Research Assistant shall assist the AC Research, Publications, and Information Office and other related tasks.
•   Work schedule is Mondays to Fridays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
•   The position is for a limited engagement (6-8 months of work only).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•   AB or BS Degree relevant to the nature of work
•   No experience or training required
•   Ability to work with minimal supervision
•   Experience in handling events, budgets, and logistics is an advantage
•   Background in processing government financial transactions/disbursements is an advantage
•   Must exhibit Core Competencies (Intermediate) Exemplifying Integrity and Professionalism; Delivering Service Excellence; Demonstrating Personal Effectiveness; Teamwork and Collaboration

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•     Assist the Editor-in-Chief and the Managing Editor in publishing Asian Studies: Journal of Critical Perspectives on Asia by the following but not limited to:
                       ○  Reviewing, copyediting, and proofreading manuscripts
                       ○  Promotion of the journal on various platforms
                       ○  Search for possible submissions, reviewers, and materials for review
•     Assist the Information Officer in the content creation and information dissemination
                       ○  Draft press releases for events, lectures, programs, publications, and activities
                       ○  Disseminate information about the activities of the center
                       ○  Produce content for the Asian Center website and social media pages
                       ○  Design posters and images to promote Asian Center programs and events
•     Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Dean, Assistants to the Dean, Editor-in-Chief, and/or the University Researcher

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND REMINDERS

•   Send all application requirements and/or inquiries to this application form. 
•   The deadline for application is on 18 April 2025.
•   Requirements include: (1) an application letter addressed to the Dean, (2) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), and (3) sample writing
•   Applications with an incomplete set of documents shall not be processed. 
For inquiries, please contact us at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 891-8500 loc. 3586.
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.