Are you passionate about photography and writing?
Do you have a deep interest in mountain life and Tayal culture?
Are you curious about environmental sustainability issues?
Are you looking for an engaging work-study opportunity?
Become a founding member of the Cultural and Visual Revival Reporter Team! Experience the mountains and capture every exciting moment with us.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Cultural and Visual Revival Reporter, you will:

– Participate in various activities during your free time.

– Use your camera and writing skills to document and showcase these activities on our project website. (We will provide the necessary photography equipment.)

What You Will Receive:

1. Compensation based on the nature and duration of each activity.
2. Opportunities to build a portfolio with your photographic and written work, credited on the project website.
3. Unique experiences from a variety of enriching activities.
4. The chance to work with a passionate and friendly team.

We’re Looking For:

1. Flexible availability to accommodate the varying schedules of monthly activities.
2. An interest in photography, videography, editing, or writing. Basic skills are preferred, but enthusiastic beginners are welcome.
3. Physical ability to travel to mountainous areas and work in natural environments.
4. A proactive attitude and a willingness to work collaboratively.
5. Efficiency and punctuality in completing tasks.

About Us:

We are the Central University mbhoyaw “Fuxing” team, part of a cross-domain USR project focused on sustainability. Our work takes place in Taoyuan City’s Fuxing District and includes projects related to smart disaster prevention, energy and carbon reduction, sustainable environments, and cultural and industrial development. We collaborate with local communities to explore and create new opportunities in mountain life. For more details, visit our project website: [https://ecusr.ncu.edu.tw/](https://ecusr.ncu.edu.tw/).

Application Information:

– Eligibility: Current students of National Central University for the 112 academic year.

– Application Period: From now until September 22 (Friday). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

– How to Apply: Please send your resume and any relevant experience documentation (if available) to ku830816@cc.ncu.edu.tw (Miss Gu). Use the subject line “Application for Cultural and Visual Revival Reporter Team – [Your Name]”.

Bring your camera, let your creativity flow, and join us in the mountains to capture and document beautiful and inspiring moments!

Essential Requirements:

1. Doctoral degree from a recognized domestic or international institution.
2. Proficiency in office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with experience in independent research and journal paper writing.
3. Ability to engage with individuals from various fields; must enjoy communication, possess a cross-disciplinary perspective, and demonstrate strong coordination and resource integration skills.
4. Familiarity or enthusiasm for topics such as risk society, environmental sustainability, local revitalization, community development, social practice, social innovation, indigenous environments, and climate change (socioeconomic and environmental systems).
5. Experience in organizing events, meetings, and cross-institutional exchanges, with the ability to actively identify collaborative opportunities.
6. Willingness to travel for work, primarily in Taoyuan City’s Fuxing District (mountain areas); must hold a driver’s license and have road driving experience.
7. Applicants should provide an understanding of the USR program and propose how they can contribute to the team.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in planning and executing projects related to environmental education, social innovation, and local revitalization.
2. Experience with administrative document processing is advantageous.
3. Intermediate English communication skills (TOEIC 700 or equivalent).
4. Applicants with additional relevant qualifications should include supporting materials such as work samples, images, or other evidence in their resume.

Job Description: Support the project leader in executing the Ministry of Education’s third phase of the University Social Responsibility (USR) project, mbhoyaw “Fuxing” – a cross-domain collaboration focused on sustainability.

Employment Period: Starting from the actual date of employment in 2023, with a 3-month probation period. Upon successful completion of the probation period, the contract will extend until December 31, 2023. Continued employment in 2024 will depend on performance evaluations and budget availability.

Compensation: To be discussed or based on the National Central University postdoctoral researcher compensation standards, including labor insurance, health insurance, pension contributions, and year-end bonus.

Application Materials:

1. Resume (including photo, contact information, academic and work experience, personal statement, and list of works).
2. Copy of doctoral degree certificate.
3. Abstract of doctoral dissertation.
4. Transcript of graduate courses.

Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted for interviews as applications are received.

Vacancies: 1 main position, with 2 standby candidates. The standby period is 3 months from the date of the selection results; the position may remain unfilled if no suitable candidates are found.

Application Method: Combine all application materials into a single PDF file, including the required documents and detailed contact information (office, home phone or mobile, email). Email the file to ncuceusr@g.ncu.edu.tw by August 4, 2023 (Friday).

For inquiries about this recruitment, please contact Miss Gu or Miss Li at 03-422-7151 ext. 34000 during office hours.

We are thrilled to announce that the “Sustainable ‘Fuxing’ – Building Resilient Smart Communities” team’s photography project, *Resilience, Revival, and the Bamboo Gang*, has won the Popular Photography Award. This captivating piece features local residents holding sickles, symbolizing the diverse facets of life in Fuxing District—from the livelihood of mountain communities and the cultural heritage of bamboo in the Atayal tribe, to the crucial aspects of forest conservation and carbon neutrality.

The artwork also reflects the collective efforts of the project team and stakeholders as they navigate and manage bamboo forests to foster resilient communities. During the event from November 2 to 20, the project garnered an impressive 1,981 votes, earning it this well-deserved recognition.

Resilience | Revival | Bamboo Gang

Meet Brother Guang from the Bamboo Gang, a friend from Taoyuan City’s Fuxing District.

This sickle represents the livelihoods of those in the mountains, the cultural significance of bamboo in the Atayal community, and the importance of forest conservation and carbon neutrality.

While many are aware that Taiwan’s bamboo products come from Zhushan, and that bamboo utensils are often replaced by plastic or cheaper imports, fewer know that bamboo from Taoyuan and Hsinchu also contributes to Japan’s esteemed kendo practice. Even less known is how bamboo forest management is closely linked to local regeneration, mountain disaster prevention, smart energy solutions, and sustainable environments.

In the mountains, we join forces with the Bamboo Gang, navigating the dense bamboo forests with sickles and chainsaws. Together, we carve out a path for community development and resilient villages, driven by strength and determination.

(Photos provided with permission from the Hsinchu Forest District Office)

To promote sustainable bamboo forest management and support the growth of Taiwan’s bamboo industry, the “Sustainable Fuxing” USR team from National Central University has partnered with the Hsinchu Forest District Office, Huiyou Creative Co., Ltd., the Fuxing Bamboo Industry Development Association, and You Shun Bamboo Industry Co., Ltd. Together, they have organized the special exhibition Building the Future with Bamboo: A Documentary on Bamboo Forest Management. This event will take place at the Dongyanshan National Forest Recreation Area Visitor Center from September 23 to October 23, 2022.

We warmly invite everyone to explore the future of Taiwan’s bamboo industry and join us in taking steps toward sustainable forest conservation and development!