National University of Singapore

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The candidate will conduct independent, in-depth and fruitful research on the issues within his/her expertise as well as the Centre's research agenda. He/She needs to exercise leadership in shaping research agendas. The candidate must be capable of initiating and organizing research projects, conference and other research events that require collaboration with a team of researchers. He/She should be able to independently reach out to publishers and actively engage with academia, policy practitioners, media and business leaders. In addition, he/she is expected to play a role in coordination with the other researchers, and contribute to the intellectual life of the centre.

Job Requirement
• A Ph.D. degree in the social sciences and/or humanities that is relevant to CAG’s research interests
• In-depth expertise in South Asian political economy, including but not limited to: understanding the political economy of institutional and other reform agendas of South Asia, the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank; bilateral development organisations and export-credit agencies in the region; the broader political economy of globalisation and its impact upon/implications for South Asia.
• A track record of research excellence demonstrated by peer reviewed academic publications within or relevant to CAG’s research interests
• 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

Benefits
•Internationally competitive salary, 3-year renewable contract.
•Housing benefit depending on the appointment (for non-Singaporeans)
•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
•Generous travel and conference allowances