Senior Research Fellow, International Relations - Technology and Artificial Intelligence

Job Description

The Centre on Asia and Globalisation (CAG), at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, invites applications for a Research Fellowship in the field of International Relations with a focus on technology and artificial intelligence (AI).

The Lee Kuan Yew School is a leading school of public policy with an international faculty and student body. CAG was established in 2006 to provide accurate, independent, and high-quality analysis on issues of regional and global significance for academia, decision-makers, commentators, and the general public. Its current research agenda focuses on: the prospects of regional and global order; the future of economic globalisation/de-globalisation and their impact on Asia; the alignment postures of Southeast Asia in an era of superpower competition; and the impact of technology and artificial intelligence on international politics (https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/cag).

Job Description

The candidate will conduct independent, in-depth, and fruitful research on issues in his/her expertise and contribute to the Centre’s research on technology and AI in international politics, including techno-nationalism and the impact of technology and AI on US-China rivalry. He/she is expected to initiate and organize research projects, workshops, conferences and other research events. He/she should be able to reach out to publishers and actively engage with academia, policy practitioners, media and business leaders as well as apply for external grants. In addition, he/she is expected to play a role in coordinating with other researchers and contribute to the broader intellectual life of the centre which focuses on the international relations of Asia.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements

• A Ph.D. degree in Political Science/International Relations
• Expertise in the international relations aspects of technology and AI
• An ability to engage with policy and research communities in Singapore, Asia, and around the world
• A strong and demonstrated sense of academic independence and collegiality
• A willingness to engage in interdisciplinary interactions at the School

Job Benefits

Benefits Include:

• Internationally competitive salary, 3-year renewable contract
• Housing benefit, travel assistance, and transit accommodation, subject to NUS eligibility criteria
• Highly collegial working environment with an internationally diverse group of scholars
• Excellent research support provided by CAG, the LKY School and the University

Application Information

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit the following in electronic form (MS Word or PDF file):

• Cover letter, with a brief statement of research expertise and its relevance to CAG’s existing research interests
• Detailed curriculum vitae
• Academic certificates and transcripts
• Two samples of academic publications
• Three letters of reference (mail to cag@nus.edu.sg)
• Joining date: June 15, 2023 (preferred, but negotiable)
• Application deadline: September 30, 2022

Please send electronic submissions to Ms. Serene Teang (cag@nus.edu.sg).

Covid-19 Message

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Taking into consideration the health and well-being of our staff and students and to better protect everyone in the campus, applicants are strongly encouraged to have themselves fully COVID-19 vaccinated to secure successful employment with NUS.

More Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus

Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Department : Academic Affairs

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 16718