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[edit] National University of Singapore: Research & Visiting Fellowships, Asian Studies

Location: Singapore
Institution Type: College/University
Position Type: Research Professional
Submitted: Friday, July 10th, 2009

(Senior) Research Fellowships, One-Year Visiting (Senior) Research Fellowships and Postdoctoral Fellowships

Applications are invited for (Senior) Research Fellowships, One-Year Visiting (Senior) Research Fellowships and Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Asia Research Institute (ARI) for commencement between April 2010 and September 2010.

The positions are intended for outstanding active researchers from around the world, to work on an important piece of research in the social sciences and humanities. Interdisciplinary interests are encouraged. Up to three months of a 12-month fellowship may be spent conducting fieldwork in the Asian region. A majority of the positions will be allocated to the more specific areas listed below. However some will be reserved for outstanding projects in any area outside of those listed. Applicants should mention which category they are applying to or if none, indicate “open category”. Applications which link more than one field are also welcome.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1.(Senior) Research Fellowships
The appointment will be tenable for a period of two years at the first instance, with the possibility of extension for another term of two years (ie. up to a total of a four-year term). The fellowship comes with a competitive remuneration and benefits package, depending on seniority.

2.One-Year Visiting (Senior) Research Fellowships
The appointment will have a normative tenure of one year, though shorter periods may be negotiated. The fellowship comes with a competitive remuneration and benefits package, depending on seniority.

3.Postdoctoral Fellowships
Contract is tenable for a period of one year in the first instance with a possibility of extension to two years. Housing allowance, travel subsidy, medical and vacation leave will be provided. Support for research and fieldwork, and conference attendance (on application and subject to approval). Candidates must have fulfilled all requirements of the PhD within the last 4 years. If you are currently a PhD candidate at the point of application, you may also apply provided that you are confirmed for graduation between April to September 2010. A letter from your university (ie. Registrar’s Office) will be required to confirm your graduation before your proposed start date.

• Terms and conditions, according to university guidelines, are subject to change without prior notice. For more information on the terms and conditions, please visit our website.

AREAS OF RESEARCH FOCUS

1.The Asian Migration cluster explores the issues arising from increased levels of human mobility in the region, both within and across national borders. Mobility of high-level professional and managerial personnel, unskilled labour migration (both documented and undocumented), and human trafficking all raise methodological and theoretical questions and major policy issues, as does the role of migration in development and change.

2.The Changing Family in Asia cluster explores the dimensions of family change in the region, their causes and implications. These dimensions include rising ages at marriage, declining size of the nuclear family, increase in one-person households and alternative family forms, changing gender roles within families, and changes in family structures. They are studied in the context of the changing political-economic structures and changing state/family roles in provision of services and support.

3.The Cultural Studies in Asia cluster focuses on comparative and pan-Asian popular culture practices in different spheres of everyday life. It encourages the challenging of conventional disciplinary boundaries to rethink received knowledge on existing issues and addresses new topics and concerns thrown up by the rapid changes and impact on cultural practices, brought about by new technologies and the new phase of global capitalism.

4.The Religion and Globalisation in Asian Contexts cluster explores the changing patterns of religious belief, practice, and identity in recent times, particularly in Southeast Asia. The title implies a general interest in transnational and diasporic communities, engagement with modern technologies and values, as well as new global or “glocal” forms of religious activities and institutions. More specifically the cluster looks at modern forms of filial piety and the interactions between politics and religion. In addition to these substantive research areas, the cluster promotes the interdisciplinary research involving the study of social and cultural theories and diverse methodological approaches to the academic study of religion.

5.The Science, Technology, and Society cluster explores techno-scientific institutions, practices, and knowledge-making regimes within Asian societies and cultures. The newest of the ARI research clusters, and thus still building critical mass, we are particularly interested in topics relating to biotechnology / bioscience / biomedicine and society; interactive and digital media; Asian techno-scientific cultures; interactions between Asian sites or projects and those elsewhere, and science & technology policy. By "Asia" we mean South, East, and Southeast Asia, but are particularly interested in projects with the potential to cross these sub-regional boundaries. Methodologically we are open to a range of approaches including historical, sociological, anthropological, geographical, and media or cultural studies based initiatives.

6.The Sustainable Cities cluster is targeted at examining emergent urban situations in which social-cultural and environmental sustainability require urgent attention. Issues under scrutiny include eco-urbanism, cultural preservation, and quality of social life. The following is an inclusive list of research expertise and ideas that would be welcome: sustainable architecture, urban management & governance, urban planning, urban design, urban place-making, land-use management, transport and communication modes, the interface between technology and society (for example, in relation to emerging environmental technologies, and water and energy resource use), industrial and landscape ecology, economics and finances of sustainability of quality human health and social life, regeneration of heritage areas in extant cities.

7.The Open Category. ARI also keeps its doors open to talented people with exciting ideas and worthwhile projects whose interests may not immediately fit one of the categories. Applications are welcome from across the whole spectrum of the humanities and social sciences, and especially for projects that are innovative and interdisciplinary.

ABOUT THE ASIA RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ARI)

The Asia Research Institute (ARI) was established as a university-level institute in July 2001 as one of the strategic initiatives of the National University of Singapore (NUS). Its mission is to provide a world-class focus and resource for research on the Asian region, located at one of its communication hubs.

ARI engages the humanities and social sciences broadly defined, and especially interdisciplinary frontiers between and beyond disciplines.

INVITATION TO APPLY

Interested applicants are invited to email/mail their applications, consisting of:

i) Application form (please complete the application form downloadable from http://www.ari.nus.edu.sg/docs/HR/APPLN FORM_BigAd 2010.doc);

ii) Curriculum Vitae;

iii) Synopsis of the proposed research project (no restriction on the number of pages);

iv) At least one sample of published work;

v) Ensure that at least three referees submit directly to us (email is acceptable) a confidential report on the applicant’s academic standing and on their research project by the 1 October 2009.

Closing date for applications is 1 October 2009. We regret that only successful candidates will be informed. Candidates who do not hear from the University within 10 weeks after closing date of the advertisement may assume the position has been filled.

Contact Info:
Human Resources
(c/o Ms Chong Mei Peen)
Asia Research Institute,NUS
469A Tower Block
Bukit Timah Road #10-01
Singapore 259770
Email: joinari@nus.edu.sg

Website: http://www.ari.nus.edu.sg