The Centre on Asia and Globalisation (CAG), a premier research institution of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) at the National University of Singapore, invites applications for three appointments at the levels of Senior Research Fellow*; Research Fellow*. Each of the appointments will initially be for three years (with the opportunity for renewal). Each of the appointments presents researchers with the opportunity to become faculty within the Lee Kuan Yew School in addition to their core research position at CAG.




Candidates applying for the Senior Research Fellow require:




   A Ph.D degree in the social sciences and/or humanities that is relevant to CAG’s research interests (see below)
   A track record of research excellence demonstrated by peer reviewed contributions to highly ranked academic journals and book publishers in areas falling within or relevant to CAG’s research interests (see below)
   An ability to engage with policy and research communities in Asia and around the world
   A strong and demonstrated sense of academic collegiality and, ideally, research leadership
   Language skills in addition to English are preferred but not compulsory



    

  • Only candidates with an excellent record of teaching and scholarship can also be considered for a non-tenured faculty appointment with LKYSPP.
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Candidates applying for the Senior Research Fellow require:




   A Ph.D degree in the social sciences and/or humanities that is relevant to CAG’s research interests (see below)
   A track record of research excellence demonstrated by peer reviewed academic publications within or relevant to CAG’s research interests (see below)
   An ability to engage with policy and research communities in Asia and around the world
   A strong and demonstrated sense of academic independence and collegiality
   Language skills in addition to English are preferred but not compulsory



    

  • Only candidates with an excellent record of teaching and scholarship can also be considered for a non-tenured faculty appointment (with an option of applying for a tenure-track or tenured position later on) at LKYSPP.
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We invite applications from the candidates with expertise in the following areas in which CAG has research interests:




   International Law 
   All aspects of international law that pertain to regional (Asia-Pacific) affairs in global governance of energy, water, and environment, territory disputes, ethnical/religious conflicts, human rights and trade negotiations/disputes. A demonstrated interest in and working knowledge of maritime law and its implications to regional security and territory disputes/conflicts is a strong advantage for this position.




   Asian Political Economy
   All aspects of the political economy of Asia, including but not limited to: understanding the political economy of institutional and other reform agendas of the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the OECD, bilateral development organisations and export-credit agencies in the region; the broader political economy of globalisation and its impact upon/implications for Asia. Expertise in China, South Asia and/or Southeast Asia is an advantage for this position.
   Public goods issues and global governance 
   All aspects of ‘public good’ issues and global governance as they pertain to Asia – with specific foci on energy, water, the environment, food and health; policies and approaches of state and non-state players towards these issues; implications of the public goods and global governance agendas for peace and development in the region. Expertise in China, South Asia and/or Southeast Asia is an advantage for this position.




Benefits Include:




   Internationally competitive salary, 3 year contracts with the opportunity for renewal
   Housing Benefit may be applicable depending on the appointment (for non-Singaporean Senior Research Fellows and Research Fellows)
   Relocation allowance (for non-Singaporeans)
   State of the art research facilities
   Highly collegial working environment with an internationally diverse faculty
   Excellent research support provided by CAG and through annual School and University Research Schemes
   Sufficient travel and conference allowances







Application Procedure




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




   Cover letter, with a brief statement of research expertise and its relevance to CAG’s existing research interests
   Detailed curriculum vitae
   Three academic publications
   Teaching dossier, including samples of course outlines and teaching evaluations (for Senior Research Fellow and Research Fellow candidates interested in join-appointment)
   Three letters of reference




Please send electronic submissions to Ms. Jasmin Kaur (jkaur@nus.edu.sg)




Alternatively, applicants may submit hard copies to the following address:




   Attention:
   Ms. Jasmin Kaur 
   Assistant Manager 
   Centre on Asia and Globalisation 
   Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy 
   469C Bukit Timah Road 
   Singapore 259772




All posts will remain open until filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.




Interested candidates are encouraged to find out more about the Centre on Asia and Globalisation and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at www.lkyspp.nus.edu.sg and http://www.caglkyschool.com/