National University of Singapore, Asia Research Institute
ARI Job Opportunities 2017/18
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Singapore |
Position: | Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research Professional, Visiting Professor |
All positions are intended for outstanding active researchers from around the world, to work on an important piece of Asia-related research in the social sciences and humanities.
Applicants should only apply for ONE of the four types of positions of job opportunities (i.e. Senior Research Fellow, Research Fellow, Postdoctoral Fellow, or Visiting Senior Research Fellow Sabbatical). Apart from the quality of research, positions will be awarded on the basis of the relationship of the research topic to ARI’s specific cluster of research as listed in Research Clusters and Their Focus.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants are invited to email their applications, consisting of:
1. A completed application form (it is downloadable from https://ari.nus.edu.sg/Page/ARI-JobOpportunities2016-17) Please ensure you complete all sections of the form and submit it to us in MS Word or equivalent editable formats only. If a section is not applicable to your application, please state ‘NA’.
2. Curriculum Vitae;
3. Synopsis of the proposed research project (maximum of 8-10 single-lined pages);
4. At least one short sample of published work, preferably in English.
5. It is primarily your responsibility to ensure that a minimum of two letters of reference are sent to us in confidence via email reporting on your academic standing and on the applicant’s research project by 14 October 2016.
6. Reference letters must clearly state your name, position and cluster applied for.
7. Closing date for applications is 14 October 2016. You may wish to check with your referees that they have submitted their references before the closing date.
8. For more information on remuneration and other benefits, please visit our ARI website - ‘Opportunities’ (http://www.ari.nus.edu.sg).
(I) ● Senior Research Fellowships
● Research Fellowships
You will work under the supervision of the Cluster Leader and shall take the lead on duties such as organising workshops and conferences, applying for grant funding, participating in current cluster projects, or carrying out new projects. Administrative duties and committee work may be assigned to you from time to time. Please indicate in the application form if you are interested to teach and what you would be interested in teaching. Successful candidates may be offered a joint appointment with ARI and a Department in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS).
ELIGIBILITY
- Interested applicants must have a PhD from a reputable university and with a publication record preferably in English Language.
- Only candidates with more than 5 years of research experience after their PhD may apply for the Senior Research Fellowship position.
(II) ● Postdoctoral Fellowships
You will work under the supervision of the Cluster Leader and shall carry out duties including; organising workshops and conferences, applying for grant funding, participating in current cluster projects, or carrying out new projects. Administrative duties and committee work may be assigned to you from time to time. Please indicate in the application form if you are interested to teach and what you would be interested in teaching. Successful candidates may be offered a joint appointment with ARI and a Department in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS).
ELIGIBILITY
1. Candidates must have fulfilled all requirements of securing a PhD from a reputable university.
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.
(III) Visiting Senior Research Fellowships (Sabbatical)
Visiting Senior Fellow appointments at ARI are intended to enable the sharing of expertise to harness world-class research capability by collaborating with other international experts in the field. Interdisciplinary interests are encouraged.
ELIGIBILITY
- Candidates must have extensive research experience after their PhD and a strong publication record in the field.
- Positions are for a 3-month term.
Contact: |
joinari@nus.edu.sg |
Website: | https://ari.nus.edu.sg/Page/ARI-JobOpportunities2016-17 |
Primary Category: | Social Sciences |
Secondary Categories: | Humanities |
Posting Date: | 06/27/2016 |
Closing Date | 10/14/2016 |