JOHN LEE CANDELARIA

A research assistant is sought for a project examining wartime propaganda publications during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. This project aims to gather and analyze primary and secondary source materials related to this period.

Responsibilities:

• Data gathering of relevant primary materials (e.g., wartime publications, government documents) from libraries and archives.
• Data gathering of relevant secondary materials (e.g., academic articles, books, and other relevant publications).
• Organization and preliminary annotation of collected data.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a humanities or social science-related graduate program (Master’s or Doctoral level).
• Demonstrated interest in wartime and/or postwar Philippine history.
• Preferably, experience with research related to the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.
• Familiarity with relevant libraries and archives in the Philippines.
• Strong research and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Project Period:

April 15, 2025 – July 2025 (approximately three months)

Compensation:

60,000 PHP, distributed based on the completion of agreed-upon milestones and deliverables. Specific milestones and deliverables will be discussed and finalized with the selected candidate.

Application Process:

Interested graduate students are invited to submit the following materials:

• A cover letter outlining their research interests and relevant experience.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV).
• A short sample of academic writing.

Please send your application materials to leecandelaria@hiroshima-u.ac.jp by March 31, 2025.