ASIA RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ARI)

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Asia Research Institute (Science, Technology and Society Research Cluster)

The Asia Research Institute invites outstanding, active researchers from around the world to work on an important piece of Asia-centred research in the social sciences or humanities. 

Apart from the quality of the research proposal, and the applicant’s publication track record, positions will be awarded on the basis of the relationship of their research topic to the identified priorities and themes of the cluster.  

The Science, Technology, and Society (STS) Cluster concentrates on the relationship between those three domains in and beyond Asian settings, and their intersections with the environment in the past, present and future.

The cluster currently brings together a diverse, interdisciplinary group of researchers who work on the following research themes:

i) climate change and carbon governance;

ii) planetary health and ‘Asian medicines’;

iii) energy transitions, infrastructure and space;

iv) critical minerals.

The cluster welcomes diversity in methodological approaches, fosters interdisciplinary practices and encourages collaborative research projects. In the current round of recruitment, we are particularly interested in hiring a postdoctoral research fellow with research interests at the intersection of STS and environmental humanities.

Given that a growing proportion of ARI’s funding is derived from external sources, strong preference will be given to candidates with potential to contribute to building competitive research grant applications.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Researcher will work under the supervision of the Cluster Leader and take the lead in duties such as organising workshops and conferences, participating in current cluster projects, and carrying out new projects (including applying for grant funding). Administrative duties and committee work will be assigned and form part of the position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Candidates must have fulfilled all requirements of securing a PhD from a reputable university at the time they take up their appointment at ARI.  
2. If you are still a PhD candidate at the point of application, you may also apply provided that you are confirmed for graduation by your commencement date at ARI. An official letter from the Registrar’s Office of your university will be required to confirm the award of your PhD degree.
3. Candidates must have an existing track record of publication, and plausible plans for future high-quality publications to be completed at ARI.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

1. The appointment will be tenable for a period of two years.
2. Applications are invited for commencement in: Aug/Sept 2024 or Dec 2024/Jan 2025.
3. The Postdoctoral Fellowship remuneration is S$6,000 per month.  This all-in sum is inclusive of stipends for housing and living expenses.  
4. Please note that University Housing will not be provided, and appointees are expected to make their own private accommodation arrangements. 
5. Travel assistance will be provided to eligible candidates.
6. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible for provident fund benefits.
7. All salary and benefits-in-kind are subjected to taxation in accordance with local tax laws.
8. There is support for research fieldwork and conference attendance (on application and subject to approval).
9. Research staff at ARI are expected to participate actively in the life of the Institute, including attendance at seminars, conferences and ARI social events.
10. Other benefits that the University provides and information about working at NUS and living in Singapore are available at Why Join Us. Terms and conditions, according to university guidelines, are subject to change without prior notice.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit the following documents in one (combined) PDF and attach it under the CV column in the system:

1. Curriculum Vitae.
2. Synopsis of the proposed research project (maximum of 5 single-spaced pages).
3. At least one short sample of published work, preferably in English.
4. Please indicate the name and contact details of at least 2 referees in your application. 

Closing date for applications is 26 July 2024.  Please note that no extension will be given.

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. Only fully completed applications will be considered.
2. All materials including research proposal (including if any, initial ideas for a research grant application) and CV must be submitted through our online application system.
3. As we receive high volume of applications, we strongly encourage you to apply well before the closing date.
4. We regret that only successful candidates will be notified (via email).  Candidates who do not hear from the University within 10 weeks after the closing date may assume the position has been filled.
5. Any offer of appointment is conditional on approval by the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Ministry of Manpower granting you an Employment Pass or other applicable work passes.

Contact list for further enquiries

For research related queries, do contact (via email) the Cluster Leader of the STS Cluster directly. 

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Asia Research Institute

Department : Asia Research Institute

Job requisition ID : 23703