Postdoctoral/Research Fellow in Asia Research Institute (Asian Infrastructures)

The Asia Research Institute (ARI), National University of Singapore (NUS), invites applications for ONE Research Fellowship (Postdoctoral/Research Fellow).

The successful applicant is expected to commence duties at NUS in July 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. 

Asia signifies both the Asian continent and islands and their relations with the wider world (including, but not only, Arabia-Asia connections, https://blog.nus.edu.sg/alagilarabiaasia ). Infrastructures are conceptualized in a similarly broad sense, including (but not limited to), for example, knowledge networks, health infrastructures, migration infrastructures, urban, port and other transport infrastructures, digital and financial infrastructure networks and nodes.  

The position is funded by a Research Partnership on Asian Infrastructures between ARI and Deutsches Institut für Japanstudien (“DIJ”) https://www.dijtokyo.org  which is one the institutes of the Max Weber Foundation (“MWS”) https://www.maxweberstiftung.de/en/ueber-uns.html . 

The ARI-DIJ Research Partnership https://ari.nus.edu.sg/dij-ari-asian-infrastructures/ was established in July 2022 and will run to 30 December 2026. 

The successful applicant will be hosted by one or more of the following research clusters at ARI: Asian Urbanisms, Inter-Asia Engagements, Asian Migrations, Science Technology and Society. The appointed fellow will have opportunities to be involved in organizing workshops and webinars, applying for grant funding, participating in current cluster projects, and carrying out new projects. 

Applicants are expected to hold a PhD degree (or awaiting conferment) and have research interests in a relevant area of the social sciences and a record of publication (or potential to deliver) in high impact journals and/or reputable publishing houses. 

Terms of Appointment

• The appointment will be until 30 December 2026.
• The all-inclusive, fixed monthly salary will be S$6000 upwards. Singapore citizens and permanent residents are eligible for central provident fund benefits. All salary and benefits-in-kind are subjected to taxation in accordance with local tax laws.
• There is support for project-related research fieldwork and conference attendance (subject to approval).
• Research staff at ARI should participate actively in research activities including attendance at seminars, conferences and ARI social events.
• Other benefits that the University provides and other information about working in NUS and living in Singapore are available at https://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/why-join-us/.

*Terms and conditions, according to university guidelines, are subject to change without prior notice.*

To apply for this position, please submit the following documents in one (combined) PDF and attach it under the CV column in the system:

The closing date for applications is 15 May 2025.  Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Shortlisted applicants may be called for interview, either in person or by zoom, as appropriate.

Potential applicants may contact Professor James D Sidaway regarding any questions about the position or their suitability:  https://profile.nus.edu.sg/fass/geojds/

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Asia Research Institute

Department : Research

Job requisition ID : 28575