National University of Singapore

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The GPN@NUS is a faculty-based research centre for the study of global production networks. The centre has been established at the National University of Singapore through a $4.95 million university-level research grant, by a team of top researchers from Geography, Economics, Sociology, and Political Science. (See: http://gpn.nus.edu.sg/)

In the area of Economics, the centre is seeking to hire ONE postdoctoral fellow with a research focus in international trade and/or development studies, with an interest in studying global production networks. To be based in the Department of Economics, the successful candidate will participate in the Centre’s activities and the Department’s research and teaching.

Candidates nearing completion of their PhD or current PhD holders will be considered. The appointment is for one year, with a possible extension to a second year.

All applications should include a cover letter detailing research interests and plans, as well as a CV and the names of two academic referees. Queries on the opening in Economics can be directed to A/P Davin Chor at NUS Economics (davinchor@nus.edu.sg). But all applications should be submitted to Dr Aidan Wong (aidanwong@nus.edu.sg) for processing. Review of applications will begin on 15 November 2016, and will continue until the appointment is made.